U.S. Army
Platt, George CrawfordConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandTroop H, 6th U.S. Cavalry
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.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as George Crawford PlattU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Hilliker, Benjamin F.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wagner, John W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Graham, Thomas N.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hoover, SamuelU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Weinstein, JackU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Bjorklund, Arnold L.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Gumpertz, Sydney G.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Ellis, WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Soderman, William AdolphU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Wilkins, Leander A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
McCarthy, MichaelU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Lenihan, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Jewett, Erastus W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Swayne, WagerU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Munsell, Harvey MayU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
White, Patrick H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Rannahan, JohnU.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Civil War
Shubert, FrankU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Veazey, Wheelock GravesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wheaton, LoydU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Smith, Thaddeus S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Buchanan, George A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Ballen, Frederick A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Black, William PerkinsU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
