Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George McKee
Details
- Rank: Color Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
CompanyD,
89th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Rochester, Monroe County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 12, 1865
- Born: 1845, County Tyrone, Ireland
- Died: July 8, 1892, Sawtelle, CA, United States
- Buried: Los Angeles National Cemetery (MH) (1-6-2), Los Angeles, CA, United States