Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
George Gates
Details
- Rank: Bugler (Highest Rank: Blacksmith)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
8th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 4, 1869
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Picacho Mountain, Arizona Territory, USA
Citation
Killed an Indian warrior and captured his arms.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 3, 1870
- Born: July 30, 1844, Delaware County, OH, United States
- Died: March 18, 1915, Quincy, IL, United States
- Buried: Illinois Veteran Home Sunset Cemetery (12-15), Quincy, IL, United States