United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
George C. Shaw
1866 – 1960
George C. Shaw served the U.S. Army. George was 93 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
4 May 1903 · At Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands · First Lieutenant, 27th U.S. Infantry.
For distinguished gallantry in leading the assault and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, maintaining alone his position on the parapet after the first 3 men who followed him there had been killed or wounded, until a foothold was gained by others and the capture of the place assured.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
For distinguished gallantry in leading the assault and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, maintaining alone his position on the parapet after the first 3 men who followed him there had been killed or wounded, until a foothold was gained by others and the capture of the place assured.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
3
Grave
4247
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