George H. Plowman
Medal of Honor recipient
About George H. Plowman
Lived 1840 – 1921 (aged 80).
George H. Plowman (March 10, 1840 – February 27, 1921) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Plowman received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Plowman's medal was won for recapturing the colors of the 2d Pennsylvania Provisional Artillery during the Second Battle of Petersburg.
Plowman was born in Oxford, England. He served in the 16th West Virginia Infantry and the 9th Maryland Infantry before joining the 3rd Maryland Volunteer Infantry in February 1864. He was commissioned as an officer the following September, and mustered out in July 1865.
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Who was George H. Plowman?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was George H. Plowman born?
George H. Plowman was born on 10 March 1840 in Oxford.
When did George H. Plowman die?
George H. Plowman died on 27 February 1921 in Woodward.
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