George E. Ranney
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
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| Intro | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Military leader | |
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| Birth | 13 June 1839, Batavia, Genesee County, New York, USA | |
| Death | 10 November 1915 (aged 76 years) | |
| Star sign | Gemini |
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George E. Ranney (June 13, 1839 – November 10, 1915) was an American assistant surgeon who received the Medal of Honor for valor for his service with the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Ranney served in the American Civil War in the 2nd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. He received the Medal of Honor on April 24, 1901 for his actions at the Battle of Resaca on May 14, 1864.
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At great personal risk, went to the aid of a wounded soldier, Pvt. Charles W. Baker, lying under heavy fire between the lines, and with the aid of an orderly carried him to a place of safety.