Background
Maynard was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on February 2, 1836. He was the son of Warren and Nancy (Holden) Maynard.
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George Maynard
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He attended public schools in Waltham and became a jeweler"s apprentice in Boston at the age of 15.
Career
He continued in this trade until he enlisted in the Union Army following the outbreak of the Civil War. Maynard enlisted as a private in Company Doctorate of the 13th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry on July 20, 1861. He fought at the Battle of Fredericksburg in Virginia on December 13, 1862.
During the battle he ran through enemy fire to rescue another soldier who had been severely wounded in action.
He was mustered out of the 13th Massachusetts on February 17, 1863. On January 17, 1864 he was commissioned a captain in the 82nd United States Colored Infantry.
He was breveted to the rank of major on March 15, 1865 for meritorious service during the war. He was honorably mustered out of service on September 10, 1866.
Maynard married Harriet East. Henry of Boston on May 5, 1868.
He became the first sergeant of the company in 1879. Maynard was an active mason and became a Knight Templar in the York Rite. Maynard died in 1927, at the age of 91 and was buried in the Mount Feake Cemetery in Waltham.
Achievements
Membership
He became a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts in 1875.
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Nationality
American
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Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation A wounded and helpless comrade, having been left on the skirmish line, this soldier voluntarily returned to the front under a severe fire and carried the wounded man to a place of safety.Medal of Honor citation A wounded and helpless comrade, having been left on the skirmish line, this soldier voluntarily returned to the front under a severe fire and carried the wounded man to a place of safety.