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George Henry Wanton

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George Henry Wanton

Birth
Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Death
27 Nov 1940 (aged 72)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot
Section 4, Lot 2749
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the War with Spain as a Private in Troop M, 10th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Tayabacoa, Cuba, on June 20, 1898. His citation reads "Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated". His Medal was awarded to him on June 23, 1899.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the War with Spain as a Private in Troop M, 10th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Tayabacoa, Cuba, on June 20, 1898. His citation reads "Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated". His Medal was awarded to him on June 23, 1899.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7866816/george_henry-wanton: accessed ), memorial page for George Henry Wanton (15 May 1868–27 Nov 1940), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7866816, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.