b. 11/06/1842 Marathon Township, Michigan. d. 13/02/1919 Mount Morris, Michigan.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 19/03/1865 Bentonville, North Carolina.
George W Clute MOH
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as a Corporal in Company I, 14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina on March 19, 1865. His citation reads “In a charge, captured the flag of the 40th North Carolina (C.S.A.), the flag being taken in a personal encounter with an officer who carried and defended it”. His Medal was awarded to him on August 26, 1898.
MOH CITATION:
In a charge, captured the flag of the 40th North Carolina (Confederate States of America), the flag being taken in a personal encounter with an officer who carried and defended it.
BURIAL LOCATION: MOUNT MORRIS CEMETERY, MOUNT MORRIS, MICHIGAN.
SECOND ADDITION, SECTION 90 NORTH 1/2 GRAVE #2
LOCATION OF MEDAL: FAMILY.
