George W. Ford

George W. Ford
Civil War era Army Medal of Honor
Bornc. 1844
Ireland
DiedNovember 29, 1883
New York City
Buried
Calvary Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
Rank
O-02First Lieutenant
UnitNew York (state) 88th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsBattle of Sayler's Creek
Awards Medal of Honor

George W. Ford (c. 1844 – November 29, 1883) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ford received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.[1][2]

Biography

Ford was born in Ireland in about 1844. He joined the 88th New York Infantry as a sergeant in September 1861. He was commissioned as a first lieutenant in July 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. [3] He was a companion of the New York Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.

Ford died on 29 November 1883 and his remains are interred at the Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, New York.

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Infantry) George W. Ford, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company E, 88th New York Infantry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b "George W. Ford". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  3. ^ Regimental roster