George L. Houghton

Private

1841 – 1917

Private George L. Houghton served the U.S. Army. George was 75 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Private

Medal of Honor

2 July 1863 · At Elk River, Tenn. · Private, Company D, 104th Illinois Infantry.

Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 2, 1863 · At Elk River, Tenn. · Private, Company D, 104th Illinois Infantry.

Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.

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