George Maynard

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

A wounded and helpless comrade, having been left on the skirmish line, this soldier voluntarily returned to the front under a severe fire and carried the wounded man to a place of safety.

Rank: Private
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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