b. 17/06/1844 Candia, New Hampshire. d. 10/06/1891 Galvaston, Texas.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 09/1864 Before Richmond, Virginia.
George F Robie MOH
George Frank Robie was born on June 17, 1844 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
He joined the U.S. Army Company D, 7th New Hampshire Infantry.
During September 1864 while a sergeant assigned to the skirmish lines during the siege of Richmond, Virginia, he displayed great personal courage and extreme gallantry in the face of the enemy during engagements with the Confederate forces defending Richmond. He later attained the rank of First Lieutenant before his discharge. His Medal of Honor was awarded on June 12, 1883. George Robie died on June 5, 1891 and was buried in the New City Cemetery in Galveston, Texas.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantry on the skirmish line.
BURIAL LOCATION: NEW CITY CEMETERY, GALVESTON, TEXAS.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
