George C. Shaw-Arlington, VA
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands on May 4, 1903. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Site 4247.
Waymark Code: WMY5EX
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2018
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He was born on March 6, 1866 in Pontiac, MI and died on February 10, 1960 in Washington D.C. He attained the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SHAW, GEORGE C.
• Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 27th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, 4 May 1903
• Entered service at: Washington, D.C.
• Date of issue: 9 June 1904
Citation: For distinguished gallantry in leading the assault and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, maintaining alone his position on the parapet after the first 3 men who followed him there had been killed or wounded, until a foothold was gained by others and the capture of the place assured.
Armed Service: Army
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