Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George E Ranney
Details
- Rank: Assistant Surgeon (Highest Rank: Surgeon)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
2d Michigan Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 14, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Resaca, Georgia, USA
Citation
At great personal risk, went to the aid of a wounded soldier, Pvt. Charles W. Baker, lying under heavy fire between the lines and with the aid of an orderly, carried him to a place of safety.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 24, 1901
- Born: June 13, 1839, Batavia, Genesee County, NY, United States
- Died: November 10, 1915, Lansing, MI, United States
- Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery (F-29-16), Lansing, MI, United States