George C. Shaw
| George Clymer Shaw | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
March 6, 1866 Pontiac, Michigan |
| Died | February 10, 1960 (aged 93) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898 - 1930 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General |
| Unit | 27th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars |
Philippine-American War World War I |
| Awards |
Medal of Honor Silver Star |
George Clymer Shaw (March 6, 1866 – February 10, 1960) was an Brigadier General in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
Shaw joined the Army from Washington, D.C. in May 1898, and retired in March 1930.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 27th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, May 4, 1903. Entered service at: Washington, D.C. Birth: Pontiac, Mich. Date of issue: June 9, 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.
See also
References
- ↑ Official Army Register for 1931
- ""SHAW, GEORGE C." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- "George C. Shaw". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
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