George Marsh (Medal of Honor)

Sergeant George Marsh (died June 18, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Marsh received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Marsh's medal was won for capturing a stockade and saving a bridge over the Elk River in Tennessee on July 2, 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on September 17, 1897.[2]

George Marsh
BornBrookfield, Illinois
DiedJune 18, 1915
Buried
Ottawa, Illinois
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
RankSergeant
UnitIllinois Company D, 104th Illinois Infantry
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Marsh was born in Brookfield, Illinois, where he entered service, and was buried in Ottawa, Illinois.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant George Marsh, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 July 1863, while serving with Company D, 104th Illinois Infantry, in action at Elk River, Tennessee. Sergeant Marsh voluntarily led a small party and, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "George Marsh". Archived from the original on June 9, 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Civil War (M-P) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2014.