George M. Love

George Maltby Love (January 1, 1831 – March 15, 1887) was a colonel in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Civil War George Love enlisted in the 21st New York Volunteer Infantry on May 9, 1861, and was mustered in as the regiment's Sergeant Major on May 13, 1861. He served in that duty until August 23, 1861, when he was transferred to the 44th New York Infantry and promoted to first lieutenant of Company A. Love was honorably mustered out of the volunteer service on June 8, 1865. He was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York. His resting place lies only a few feet from where President Millard Fillmore is buried.

Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Colonel, 116th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864. Entered service at: New York. Birth: New York. Date of issue: March 6, 1865.

Citation:

Capture of battle flag of 2d South Carolina (C.S.A.).