George Wanton

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated.

Conflicts: War With Spain
Organization: U.S. Army

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