United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
George Lewis Gillespie
1841 – 1913
George Lewis Gillespie JR served the U.S. Army. George was 71 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
31 May 1864 · Near Bethesda Church, Va. · First Lieutenant, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army.
Exposed himself to great danger by voluntarily making his way through the enemy's lines to communicate with Gen. Sheridan. While rendering this service he was captured, but escaped; again came in contact with the enemy, was again ordered to surrender, but escaped by dashing away under fire.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Exposed himself to great danger by voluntarily making his way through the enemy's lines to communicate with Gen. Sheridan. While rendering this service he was captured, but escaped; again came in contact with the enemy, was again ordered to surrender, but escaped by dashing away under fire.
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