George W. Healey-Dubuque, IA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Newman, GA on July 29, 1864. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, IA in Section 2, Lot 277.
Waymark Code: WMZ67G
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2018
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He was born on February 22, 1842 in Dubuque, IA and died on May 9, 1913 in Dubuque, IA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HEALEY, GEORGE W.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 5th Iowa Cavalry
• Place and date: At Newnan, Ga., 29 July 1864
• Entered service at: Dubuque, Iowa
• Date of issue: 13 January 1899
Citation: When nearly surrounded by the enemy, captured a Confederate soldier, and with the aid of a comrade who joined him later, captured 4 other Confederate soldiers, disarmed the 5 prisoners, and brought them all into the Union lines.
Armed Service: Army
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