George H. Palmer

1842 – 1901

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George H. Palmer served the U.S. Army. George was 59 years old.

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Headstone Front of George H. Palmer. Arlington National Cemetery.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

20 September 1861 · Musician, 1st Illinois Cavalry. Place and date. At Lexington, Mo., 20 September 1861.

Volunteered to fight in the trenches and also led a charge which resulted in the recapture of a Union hospital, together with Confederate sharpshooters then occupying the same.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army September 20, 1861 · Musician, 1st Illinois Cavalry. Place and date. At Lexington, Mo., 20 September 1861.

Volunteered to fight in the trenches and also led a charge which resulted in the recapture of a Union hospital, together with Confederate sharpshooters then occupying the same.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 3

Grave 2104

In Our Keeping

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