George Gates MOH

b. 30/07/1844 Delaware County, Ohio. d. 18/03/1915 Quincy, Illinois.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 04/06/1869 Picacho Mountain, Arizona.

Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Bugler in the United States Army in the 8th US Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on June 4, 1869 at Picacho Mountain, Arizona. He received his Medal of Honor on March 3, 1870. 

 

MOH CITATION:

Killed an Indian warrior and captured his arms.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: SUNSET CEMETERY, QUINCY, ILLINOIS.

DIVISION 12, ROW 15

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.