George Deary MOH

b. 1845 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. d. 26/09/1901 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 02/04/1874 Apache Creek, Arizona.

Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Indian Wars as a Sergeant in Company L, 5th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Apache Creek, Arizona on April 2, 1874. His citation simply reads “Gallantry in action”. His Medal was issued on April 12, 1875.

 

MOH CITATION:

Gallantry in action.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: MOUNT MORIAH CEMETERY, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

SECTION 209, LOT 59, GRAVE 2

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.