Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
George
E.
McDonald
1839

–

September 8, 1897

Cemetery:

Oak Grove Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery

    Action Date:

    March 25, 1865
    Date of Issue: July 21, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private George E. McDonald, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 25 March 1865, while serving with Company L, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, in action at Fort Stedman, Virginia, for capture of flag.