George F. Shiels-Colma, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 40.074 W 122° 27.492
10S E 547782 N 4169106
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Tuliahan River, Philippine Islands on March 25, 1899. He is buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, CA in the Cypress Garden Section, West side, Lot 7.
Waymark Code: WMY5EZ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2018
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He was born on April 13, 1863 in San Francisco, CA and died on October 26, 1943 in Palo Alto, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SHIELS, GEORGE F.
• Rank and organization: Surgeon, U.S. Volunteers
• Place and date: At Tuliahan River, Philippine Islands, 25 March 1899
• Entered service at: California
• Date of issue: 22 November 1906
Citation: Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of the enemy and went with 4 men to the relief of 2 native Filipinos Iying wounded about 150 yards in front of the lines and personally carried one of them to a place of safety.
Armed Service: Army
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