George C. Williams-New London, CT
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 41° 21.750 W 072° 07.476
18T E 740508 N 4582989
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Gaines Mill, VA on June 27, 1862. He is buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, CT in Section 14, Lot 1.
Waymark Code: WM11214
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 08/01/2019
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He was born on December 9, 1839 in England and died on November 14, 1926 in New London, CT. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WILLIAMS, GEORGE C.
• Rank and organization: Quartermaster Sergeant, 1st Battalion, 14th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Gaines Mill, Va., 27 June 1862
• Date of issue: 28 August 1897
Citation: While on duty with the wagon train as quartermaster sergeant he voluntarily left his place of safety in the rear, joined a company, and fought with distinguished gallantry through the action.
Armed Service: Army
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