George Hooker

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Rode alone, in advance of his regiment, into the enemy's lines, and before his own men came up received the surrender of the major of a Confederate regiment, together with the colors and 116 men.

Rank: First Lieutenant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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