Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
George
E.
Meach
1844

–

March 21, 1873

Cemetery:

Pine Grove Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Farrier

    Division:

    6th New York Cavalry

    Action Date:

    September 19, 1864
    Date of Issue: September 27, 1864

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Farrier George E. Meach, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 September 1864, while serving with Company I, 6th New York Cavalry, in action at Winchester, Virginia, for capture of flag.