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Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Army
George Henry Wanton
Details
Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Master Sergeant)
Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
Unit/Command: Troop M, 10th U.S. Cavalry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: June 30, 1898
Medal of Honor Action Place: Tayabacoa, Cuba
Citation
Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated.
Medal of Honor Recipient George H. Wanton
Additional Details
Accredited to: Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: June 23, 1899
Born: May 15, 1868, Paterson, Passaic County, NJ, United States
Died: November 27, 1940, Washington, DC, United States
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (4-2749), Arlington, VA, United States