George G. McMurtry
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George Gibson McMurtry (November 6, 1876 – November 22, 1958) was a United States Army officer, a Medal of Honor recipient and a Harvard–educated Wall Street lawyer.
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George G. McMurtry | |
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Born | (1876-11-06)November 6, 1876 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | November 22, 1958(1958-11-22) (aged 82) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1898, 1917–1919 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 2nd Battalion, 308th Infantry, 77th Division |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War
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Awards | Medal of Honor |
Other work | Lawyer |
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He first served in the Army as a member of the Rough Riders during the Spanish–American War. He received the Medal of Honor as the executive officer of the Lost Battalion during World War I.