George H. Morgan-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.386 W 077° 04.308
18S E 320270 N 4304734
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Big Dry Fork, AZ on July 17, 1882. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Site 2053.
Waymark Code: WMYBZG
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2018
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He was born on January 1, 1855 in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada and died on February 14, 1948 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MORGAN, GEORGE H.
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 3d U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Big Dry Fork, Ariz., 17 July 1882
• Entered service at: Minneapolis, Minn.
• Date of issue: 15 July 1892
Citation: Gallantly held his ground at a critical moment and fired upon the advancing enemy (hostile Indians) until he was disabled by a shot.
Armed Service: Army
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