George W. Walton

1844 – 1920

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George W. Walton served the U.S. Army. George was 75 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient George W. Walton

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

29 August 1864 · At Fort Hell, Petersburg, Va.

Went outside the trenches, under heavy fire at short range, and rescued a comrade who had been wounded and thrown out of the trench by an exploding shell.

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Medal of Honor - Army August 29, 1864 · At Fort Hell, Petersburg, Va.

Went outside the trenches, under heavy fire at short range, and rescued a comrade who had been wounded and thrown out of the trench by an exploding shell.

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