George W. McWilliams-Ida Grove, IA
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 21.372 W 095° 26.976
15T E 298259 N 4692232
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington from December 24, 1864 to February 22, 1865. He is buried in Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, IA in Lot 268.
Waymark Code: WMZQVG
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2018
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He was born on September 26, 1842 in Waterford, PA and died on August 11, 1900 in Ida Grove, IA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: McWlLLlAMS, GEORGE W.
• Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No.. 59, 22 June 1865
Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864, to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, McWilliams was so severely wounded in the assault upon Fort Fisher that he was sent to the hospital at Portsmouth, Va. McWilliams was recommended for his gallantry, skill and coolness in action while under the fire of the enemy.
Armed Service: Navy
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