George W. Mathews-Worcester, MA
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Lobo, Luzon, Philippine Islands on October 29, 1899. He is buried in Saint John’s Cemetery, Worcester, MA in the Calvary Section.
Waymark Code: WMY4PV
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2018
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He was born on November 15, 1874 in Worcester, MA and died on August 5, 1906 in Worcester, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MATHEWS, GEORGE W.
• Rank and organization: Assistant Surgeon, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
• Place and date: Near Labo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 29 October 1899
• Entered service at: Worcester, Mass.
• Date of issue: 14 March 1902
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.
Armed Service: Army
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