George Platt

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand_to_hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy.

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

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