George R. Burnett

1858 – 1908

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George R. Burnett served the U.S. Army. George was 50 years old.

Keepsakes

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

16 August 1881 · At Cuchillo Negro Mountains, N. Mex., 16 August 1881. Entered servlce at: Spring Mills, Pa. Birth. Lower Providence Township Pa.

. Saved the life of a dismounted soldier, who was in imminent danger of being cut off, by alone galloping quickly to his assistance under heavy fire and escorting him to a place of safety, his horse being twice shot in this action.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army August 16, 1881 · At Cuchillo Negro Mountains, N. Mex., 16 August 1881. Entered servlce at: Spring Mills, Pa. Birth. Lower Providence Township Pa.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 3

Grave 2193-WS

In Our Keeping

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