George H. Eldridge-Los Angeles, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 03.816 W 118° 27.246
11S E 365811 N 3770161
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Wichita River, TX on July 12, 1870. He is buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery in Section 37, Row B, Grave 1.
Waymark Code: WMY8TF
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2018
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He was born on May 12, 1844 in Sackets Harbor, NY and died on November 20, 1918 in Los Angeles, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ELDRIDGE, GEORGE H.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Wichita River, Tex., 12 July 1870
• Date of issue: 25 August 1870
Citation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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