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George N. Bliss
1837 – 1928
George N. Bliss. George was 91 years old.
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Medal of Honor
28 September 1864 · At Waynesboro, Va. · Captain, Company C, 1st Rhode Island Cavalry.
While in command of the provost guard in the village, he saw the Union lines returning before the attack of a greatly superior force of the enemy, mustered his guard, and, without orders, joined in the defense and charged the enemy without support. He received three saber wounds, his horse was shot, and he was taken prisoner.
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Medal of Honor - Army
While in command of the provost guard in the village, he saw the Union lines returning before the attack of a greatly superior force of the enemy, mustered his guard, and, without orders, joined in the defense and charged the enemy without support. He received three saber wounds, his horse was shot, and he was taken prisoner.
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