George Dore

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

The colors being struck down by a shell as the enemy were charging, this soldier rushed out and seized it, exposing himself to the fire of both sides.

Rank: Sergeant
Date of Issue: February 8, 1927
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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