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U.S. Army · United States 
George W. Potter
1843 – 1918
George W. Potter served the U.S. Army. George was 74 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
2 April 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Private, Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery.
Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party, and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party, and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
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