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George Pyne

b. 1841

United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient

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About George Pyne

Born 1841.

George Pyne (born 1841, date of death unknown) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Natural Bridge.

Born in 1841 in England, Pyne joined the U.S. Navy from the state of New York in 1862. By March 5, 1865, he was serving as a seaman on the . On that day and the next, he accompanied a Union Army force during the Battle of Natural Bridge near St. Marks, Florida. Although wounded, he helped transport and fire a naval howitzer throughout the engagement under heavy Confederate fire. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor three months later, on June 22, 1865.

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Important facts

Born
1841, England
Birth century
Awards
Medal of Honor

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Pyne?

United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient

When was George Pyne born?

George Pyne was born in 1841 in England.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Pyne

· Wikidata: Q5543590

· DBpedia: George Pyne (Medal of Honor)

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