George W. Ford
Medal of Honor recipient
About George W. Ford
Lived 1844 – 1883 (aged 38–39).
George W. Ford (c. 1844 – November 29, 1883) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ford received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.
Biography Ford was born in Ireland in about 1844. He joined the 88th New York Infantry as a sergeant in September 1861. He was commissioned as a first lieutenant in July 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. He was a companion of the New York Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Ford died on 29 November 1883 and his remains are interred at the Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, New York.
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Who was George W. Ford?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was George W. Ford born?
George W. Ford was born in 1844 in Ireland.
When did George W. Ford die?
George W. Ford died on 29 November 1883 in New York.
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