George Springer-New Cumberland, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 12.882 W 076° 51.378
18T E 342039 N 4453239
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Chiricahua Mountains, AZ on October 20, 1869. He is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, New Cumberland, PA in Section L, Lot 56.
Waymark Code: WMYH32
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2018
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He was born on May 7, 1848 in York County, PA and died on June 11, 1931 in New Cumberland, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SPRINGER, GEORGE
• Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 1st U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Chiricahua Mountains, Ariz., 20 October 1869
• Date of issue: 14 February 1870
Citation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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