George Parsons Dow-Atkinson, NH
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Richmond, VA in October 1864. He is buried in Atkinson Cemetery, Atkinson, NH in the Old Section.
Waymark Code: WMYYR2
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2018
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He was born on August 7, 1840 in Atkinson, NH and died on September 28, 1910 in Atkinson, NH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DOW, GEORGE P.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 7th New Hampshire Infantry
• Place and date: Near Richmond, Va., October 1864
• Date of issue: 10 May 1884
Citation: Gallantry while in command of his company during a reconnaissance toward Richmond.
Armed Service: Army
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