George Franklin Shiels (April 13, 1863 — October 26, 1943), American Surgeon | World Biographical Encyclopedia

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Born

April 13, 1863

California, United States of America
Died

October 26, 1943 (aged 80)
Nationality
United States

Awards

Medal of Honor Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Surgeon, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Tuliahan River, Philippine Islands, March 25, 1899. Entered service at: California. Birth: California. Date of issue: November 22, 1906. Citation: Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of the enemy and went with 4 men to the relief of 2 native Filipinos Iying wounded about 150 yards in front of the lines and personally carried one of them to a place of safety.

Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Surgeon, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Tuliahan River, Philippine Islands, March 25, 1899. Entered service at: California. Birth: California. Date of issue: November 22, 1906. Citation: Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of the enemy and went with 4 men to the relief of 2 native Filipinos Iying wounded about 150 yards in front of the lines and personally carried one of them to a place of safety.