George N. Galloway

George N. Galloway
Born 1841 or 1842
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died February 9, 1904 (aged 63-64)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Buried Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1861 - 1864
Rank Private
Unit Pennsylvania Company G, 95th Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

George Norton Galloway (1841 or 1842 – February 9, 1904) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Galloway received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Galloway's medal was won for his actions at Alsop's Farm in Virginia in May 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on October 24, 1895.[2]

Galloway was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and joined the Army in September 1861. He deserted his regiment the day before it fought at Gettysburg, but rejoined it in September 1863. He was finally discharged in November 1864.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private George Norton Galloway, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 8 May 1864, while serving with Company G, 95th Pennsylvania Infantry, in action at Alsops Farm, Virginia. Private Galloway voluntarily held an important position under heavy fire.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "George N. Galloway". Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Civil War (S-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  3. ↑ Muster Roll
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