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George C. Shaw
Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient

George C. Shaw

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Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
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Place of birth
Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, U.S.A.
Age
93 years
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Biography

George Clymer Shaw (March 6, 1866 – February 10, 1960) was an Brigadier General in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.

Shaw joined the Army from Washington, D.C. in May 1898, and retired in March 1930.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 27th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, May 4, 1903. Entered service at: Washington, D.C. Birth: Pontiac, Mich. Date of issue: June 9, 1904.

Citation:

For distinguished gallantry in leading the assault and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, maintaining alone his position on the parapet after the first 3 men who followed him there had been killed or wounded, until a foothold was gained by others and the capture of the place assured.

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