George W. Mathews | |
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| Born | 1874 Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Died | 1906 (aged 31–32) |
| Allegiance |  USA United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1899 - 1905 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Unit | 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
George William Mathews (1874–1906) was an Assistant Surgeon in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
Mathews was assigned to the 36th US Volunteer Infantry as an assistant surgeon (with rank of Captain) in July 1899. He received a promotion to surgeon (with rank of major) in November 1900, and was retired due to disability in February 1905.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Assistant Surgeon, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: Near Labo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, October 29, 1899. Entered service at: Worcester, Mass. Birth: Worcester, Mass. Date of issue: March 14, 1902.
Citation:
While in attendance upon the wounded and under a severe fire from the enemy, seized a carbine and beat off an attack upon wounded officers and men under his charge.
See also
References
- ↑ Official Army Register for 1906
- ""MATHEWS, GEORGE W." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2008-03-31.
External links
- "George W. Mathews". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-08-20.