Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
George Horace Morgan
Details
- Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
3d U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 17, 1882
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Big Dry Fork, Arizona, USA
Citation
Gallantly held his ground at a critical moment and fired upon the advancing enemy (hostile Indians) until he was disabled by a shot.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 15, 1892
- Born: January 1, 1855, St. Catharines, Canada
- Died: February 14, 1948, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (3-2053), Arlington, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: West Point Museum (1863 design), West Point, NY