George Hooker

1847 – 1873

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George Hooker served the U.S. Army. George was 26 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

22 January 1873 · At Tonto Creek, Ariz., 22 January 1873. Entered service at ------. · Private, Company K, 5th U.S. Cavalry.

Rode alone, in advance of his regiment, into the enemy’s lines, and before his own men came up received the surrender of the major of a Confederate regiment, together with the colors and 116 men.

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Medal of Honor - Army January 22, 1873 · At Tonto Creek, Ariz., 22 January 1873. Entered service at ------. · Private, Company K, 5th U.S. Cavalry.

Rode alone, in advance of his regiment, into the enemy’s lines, and before his own men came up received the surrender of the major of a Confederate regiment, together with the colors and 116 men.

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