The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Bugler George Gates, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 4 June 1869, while serving with 8th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Picacho Mountain, Arizona Territory. Bugler Gates killed an Indian warrior and captured his arms.
Sponsored by:
George
Gates
July 30, 1844
–
March 18, 1915
Cemetery:
Illinois Veterans Home Sunset Cemetery
Awards Received
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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
BuglerDivision:
8th U.S. CavalryAction Date:
June 4, 1869
Date of Issue: March 3, 1870