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George E. Ranney

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George E. Ranney

Birth
Batavia, Genesee County, New York, USA
Death
10 Nov 1915 (aged 76)
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA
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Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served as Assistant Surgeon, 2d Michigan Cavalry. On May 14, 1864, in the battle at Resaca, Georgia, Surgeon Ranney observed a soldier wounded between there lines. Going to his aid, under heavy fire and with the help of an orderly, he carried the injured soldier to the safety of there own lines. Surgeon Ranney received his Medal of Honor on April 24, 1901 and it was accredited to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served as Assistant Surgeon, 2d Michigan Cavalry. On May 14, 1864, in the battle at Resaca, Georgia, Surgeon Ranney observed a soldier wounded between there lines. Going to his aid, under heavy fire and with the help of an orderly, he carried the injured soldier to the safety of there own lines. Surgeon Ranney received his Medal of Honor on April 24, 1901 and it was accredited to Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Originally Created by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
  • Added: Jul 14, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7684370/george_e-ranney: accessed ), memorial page for George E. Ranney (13 Jun 1839–10 Nov 1915), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7684370, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.