Background
Morgan, George Horace was born on January 1, 1855 in St. Catharines, Ontario. Son of George Nelson and Delia Elizabeth (Warner) Morgan.
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George Horace Horace Morgan
Edit Profilecavalry officer First Lieutenant
George Horace Morgan, Canadian army officer. awarded Medal of Honor “for gallantry in action against Indians,” July 17, 1882. Served in campaigns against the Indians, Santiago campaign, and in Philippines, 1899-1901. Bvtd. First lieutenant “for gallantry in action,” July 17, 1882; Member Sons of Veterans, Loyal Legion. Universalist.; Mason.
Education
Brought to the United States, 1856. Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1880. Bachelor of Laws, University of Minnesota, 1894.
Graduated from Army War College, Washington, 1914.
Career
Commissioned Second lieutenant 3d Cavalry, June 12, 1880. First lieutenant, November 26, 1884. Captain, March 15, 1896.
Major 28th United States Volunteer Infantry, July 5, 1899. Honorary mustered out vols., May 1, 1901. Major 9th United States Cavalry, April 27, 1903.
Military secretary, December 8, 1906. Assigned to 3d Cavalry, December 8, 1910. Lieutenant colonel 11th Cavalry, March 3, 1911.
Colonel 15th Cavalry, April 26, 1914.
Achievements
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Morgan served in all the United States' wars from the Indian Wars to World War I. He was wounded by an Apache in the Battle of Big Dry Wash in the Arizona Territory in 1882, for which he received the Medal of Honor. Three other men, First Lieutenant Frank West, Second Lieutenant Thomas Cruse and First Sergeant Charles Taylor were also awarded Medals of Honor in this action. Morgan attained the rank of Colonel in April 1914, and retired on New Year's Day 1919.
Membership
Served in campaigns against the Indians, Santiago campaign, and in Philippines, 1899-1901. Bvtd. First lieutenant “for gallantry in action,” July 17, 1882. Member Sons of Veterans, Loyal Legion.
Universalist.; Mason. Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington and Manila), Minneapolis (Minneapolis), Minnesota (St. Paul), Travis (San Antonio, Texas).
Connections
Married Mollie Brownson, of Omaha, Nebraska, November 1, 1882.
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February 14, 1948 (aged 93) -
Nationality
American
Education
Awards
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor; Medals of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 3d U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Big Dry Wash, Ariz., July 17, 1882. Entered service at: Minneapolis, Minn. Birth: Canada. Date of issue: July 15, 1892. Citation: Gallantly held his ground at a critical moment and fired upon the advancing enemy (hostile Indians) until he was disabled by a shot.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 3d U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Big Dry Wash, Ariz., July 17, 1882. Entered service at: Minneapolis, Minn. Birth: Canada. Date of issue: July 15, 1892. Citation: Gallantly held his ground at a critical moment and fired upon the advancing enemy (hostile Indians) until he was disabled by a shot.