Tennessee Medal of Honor Recipients

U.S. ARMY

GEORGE MYERS

Rank:

Private

Conflict/Era:

U.S. CIVIL WAR

Unit/Command:

COMPANY F, 101ST OHIO INFANTRY

Military Service Branch:

U.S. ARMY

Medal of Honor Action Date:

SEPTEMBER 19, 1863

Medal of Honor Action Place:

CHICKAMAUGA, GEORGIA

Citation:

Saved the regimental colors by greatest personal devotion and bravery.

Additional Information:

Awarded Posthumously:

NO

Born:

JANUARY 26, 1843, FAIRFIELD, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO

Died:

AUGUST 21, 1917, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA

Medal of Honor Celebration:
September 29th - October 4th, 2025

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