Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George Washington Clute
Details
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
14th Michigan Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 19, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Bentonville, North Carolina, USA
Citation
In a charge, captured the flag of the 40th North Carolina (C.S.A.), the flag being taken in a personal encounter with an officer who carried and defended it.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Marathon, Lapeer County, Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 26, 1898
- Born: June 11, 1842, Marathon, Lapeer County, MI, United States
- Died: February 13, 1919, Flint, MI, United States
- Buried: Morris Cemetery (MH) (2-90-42), Mount Morris, MI, United States