George M. Grueb

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George Grueb
Born1835
Württemberg
DiedSeptember 26, 1893
Buried
Bath National Cemetery, Bath, New York
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Years of service1862 - 1865
Rank Corporal
Unit Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company E, 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Battle of Chaffin's Farm
American Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

George Grueb (1835 - September 26, 1893) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Grueb received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. [1] Grueb's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia on September 29, 1864. [1] He was honored with the award on April 6, 1865. [1] [2]

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Grueb was born in Württemberg, Germany. He joined the Army from Brooklyn in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. He was buried in Bath National Cemetery in Bath, New York. [1] [3]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private George M. Grueb, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, while serving with Company E, 158th New York Infantry, in action at Chapin's Farm, Virginia, for gallantry in advancing to the ditch of the enemy's works. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "George Grueb". Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  3. ↑ Find a Grave
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