George Crawford Platt
George Crawford Platt | |
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Platt in 1888 | |
| Born | February 17, 1842 Derry, Ireland |
| Died | June 20, 1912 (aged 70) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 6th US Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War:
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| Awards | Medal of Honor |
George Crawford Platt (February 17, 1842 – June 20, 1912) is an Irish who served with the federal army of the United States (also known as the Union Army) during the American Civil War. A private with Troop H of the 6th U.S. Cavalry, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, America's highest award for valor in combat, for protecting the American flag in hand-to-hand combat near Fairfield, Pennsylvania, during the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.