Years of service 1898 - 1930 | Rank Brigadier General Name George Shaw | |
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Born March 6, 1866Pontiac, Michigan ( 1866-03-06 ) Died February 10, 1960(1960-02-10) (aged 93) Allegiance | ||
George Clymer Shaw (March 6, 1866 – February 10, 1960) was an Brigadier General in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.
Shaw joined the Army from Washington, D.C. in May 1898, and retired in March 1930.
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.