b. 12/03/1876 Boston, Massachusetts. d. 04/03/1952 Boston, Massachusetts.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 01/07/1898 Santiago, Cuba.
George H Nee MOH
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company H, 21st Infantry US Army. At Santiago, Cuba, July 1, 1898, Private Nee assisted in the rescue of the wounded from the front lines under heavy fire from the enemy. For gallantry in action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 22, 1899 and later achieved the rank of Sergeant.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
BURIAL LOCATION: FOREST HILLS CEMETERY, JAMAICA PLAINS, MASSACHUSETTS.
POINSETTIA PATH, RANGE A, LOT 8120.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
