George E. Meach-Fillmore, NY
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 42° 27.552 W 078° 05.832
17T E 738676 N 4704846
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Winchester, VA on September 19, 1864. He is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Fillmore, NY.
Waymark Code: WMZQVH
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2018
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He was born on March 31, 1845 in Hume, NY and died on March 21, 1873 in Meridian, MS. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MEACH, GEORGE E.
• Rank and organization: Farrier, Company I, 6th New York Cavalry
• Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864
• Date of issue: 27 September 1864
Citation: Capture of flag.
Armed Service: Army
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