George L. Houghton
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BornAugust 28, 1841
Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, British North America
Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, British North America
DiedFebruary 25, 1917 (aged 75)
Buried
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaGeorge L. Houghton | |
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| Born | August 28, 1841 Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, British North America |
| Died | February 25, 1917 (aged 75) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
George L. Houghton (August 28, 1841 - February 25, 1917) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Houghton received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Houghton's medal was won for his actions at Elk River, Tennessee, where he led a party that saved a bridge, on July 2, 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on March 27, 1900.[2]
Houghton was born in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia in Canada, and entered service in Brookfield, Illinois. He was buried in Orting, Washington.[1]