George S. Myers-Inglewood, CA
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 33° 58.164 W 118° 20.382
11S E 376232 N 3759571
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Chickamauga, GA on September 19, 1863. He is buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, CA in Crescent Section, Site 290.
Waymark Code: WMZXA3
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/17/2019
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He was born on January 26, 1843 in Fairfield, OH and died on August 21, 1917 in Hermosa Beach, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MYERS, GEORGE S.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 101st Ohio Infantry
• Place and date: At Chickamauga, Ga., 19 September 1863
• Date of issue: 9 April 1894
Citation: Saved the regimental colors by greatest personal devotion and bravery.
Armed Service: Army
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