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George E. Meach

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George E. Meach

Birth
Hume, Allegany County, New York, USA
Death
21 Mar 1873 (aged 27)
Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
Burial
Fillmore, Allegany County, New York, USA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the Union Army in Company I, 6th New York Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 19, 1864 at Winchester, Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of flag."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the Union Army in Company I, 6th New York Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 19, 1864 at Winchester, Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of flag."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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MEDAL OF HONOR
FARRIER CO 16 NY CAV
CIVIL WAR

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Jan 1, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8229393/george_e-meach: accessed ), memorial page for George E. Meach (31 Mar 1845–21 Mar 1873), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8229393, citing Pine Grove Cemetery, Fillmore, Allegany County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.