George C. Shaw

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George C. Shaw
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George C. Shaw, Medal of Honor recipient
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.

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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.

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Persondata
NAME George C. Shaw
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
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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