Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army
George William Mathews
Details
- Rank: Captain Assistant Surgeon (Highest Rank: Major Surgeon)
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Unit/Command:
36th Infantry,
U.S. Volunteers - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 29, 1899
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Labo, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Citation
While in attendance upon the wounded and under a severe fire from the enemy, seized a carbine and beat off an attack upon wounded officers and men under his charge.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 14, 1902
- Born: 1874, Worcester, Worcester County, MA, United States
- Died: July 31, 1906
- Buried: St. John's Cemetery (Calvary Sec.-38-9), Worcester, MA, United States