George Crawford Platt-Yeadon, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 55.752 W 075° 15.402
18S E 478065 N 4419930
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Fairfield, PA on July 3, 1963. He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA in Section 5, Range 1, Lot 17.
Waymark Code: WM106CE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2019
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He was born on February 17, 1842 in Ireland and died on June 20, 1912 in Philadelphia, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: PLATT, GEORGE C.
• Rank and organization: Private, Troop H, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Fairfield, Pa., 3 July 63
• Date of issue: 12 July 1895
Citation: Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand-to-hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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