George C. Shaw
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| George C. Shaw | |
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 George C. Shaw, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 27th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
George C. Shaw was an First Lieutenant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 27th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, 4 May 1903. Entered service at: Washington, D.C. Birth: Pontiac, Mich. Date of issue: 9 June 1904.
Citation:
- For distinguished gallantry in leading the assault and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, maintaining alone his position on the parapet after the first 3 men who followed him there had been killed or wounded, until a foothold was gained by others and the capture of the place assured.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "SHAW, GEORGE C." entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: Philippine-American War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-21.
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| NAME | George C. Shaw |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pontiac, Michigan |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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