U.S. Army
Gillespie Jr., George LewisConflictCivil War
RankMajor General
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCorps of Engineers
HometownKingston, Tennessee
Citation
Exposed himself to great danger by voluntarily making his way through the enemy’s lines to communicate with Gen. Sheridan. While rendering this service he was captured, but escaped; again came in contact with the enemy, was again ordered to surrender, but escaped by dashing away under fire.
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