George Mathews

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While in attendance upon the wounded and under a severe fire from the enemy, seized a carbine and beat off an attack upon wounded officers and men under his charge.

Rank: Assistant Surgeon
Conflicts: Philippine Insurrection
Organization: U.S. Army

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