George H. Dore-Hornell, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 20.232 W 077° 40.566
18T E 279538 N 4690685
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Gettysburg, PA on July 3, 1863. He is buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornell, NY in Hope Cemetery Section, Lot 550.
Waymark Code: WMYYHW
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2018
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He was born on June 24, 1845 in Isle of Wight, England and died on February 8, 1927 in Hornell, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DORE, GEORGE H.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 126th New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863
• Date of issue: 1 December 1864
Citation: The colors being struck down by a shell as the enemy were charging, this soldier rushed out and seized it, exposing himself to the fire of both sides.
Armed Service: Army
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