George N. Bliss-East Providence, RI
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Waynesboro, VA on September 28, 1864. He is buried in Lakeside-Carpenter Cemetery, East Providence, RI in Lot 379 Elm Path.
Waymark Code: WMYPJB
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2018
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He was born on July 22, 1837 in Tiverton, RI and died on August 29, 1928 in East Providence, RI. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BLISS, GEORGE N.
• Rank and organization: Captain, Company C, 1st Rhode Island Cavalry
• Place and date: At Waynesboro, Va., 28 September 1864
• Date of issue: 3 August 1897
Citation: While in command of the provost guard in the village, he saw the Union lines returning before the attack of a greatly superior force of the enemy, mustered his guard, and, without orders, joined in the defense and charged the enemy without support. He received three saber wounds, his horse was shot, and he was taken prisoner.
Armed Service: Army
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