George C. Shaw
US Army general and Medal of Honor recipient
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George Clymer Shaw (March 6, 1866 – February 10, 1960) was a brigadier general in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
George Clymer Shaw | |
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| Born | March 6, 1866 |
| Died | February 10, 1960 (aged 93) |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Service years | 1898 – 1930 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Unit | 27th U.S. Infantry |
| Conflicts | Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star |
Shaw joined the Army from Washington, D.C., in May 1898, and retired in March 1930.[1]
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.
