Dore, George H. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Dore, George H.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany D, 126th New York Infantry

Citation

The colors being struck down by a shell as the enemy were charging, this soldier rushed out and seized it, exposing himself to the fire of both sides.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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