George H. Littlefield
George H. Littlefield (May 2, 1842 – December 25, 1919) was a corporal in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
George H. Littlefield | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 2, 1842 Skowhegan, Maine |
| Died | December 25, 1919 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  Company G, 1st Maine Veteran Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company G, 1st Maine Veteran Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Fisher, Va., March 25, 1865. Entered service at: Skowhegan, Maine. Birth: Skowhegan, Maine. Date of issue: June 22, 1885.
Citation:
The color Corporal having been wounded, this soldier picked up the flag and bore it to the front, to the great encouragement of the charging column.
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""GEORGE H. LITTLEFIELD" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links
- "George H. Littlefield". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-04-23.
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