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  2. Battle of Fairfield - Wikipedia

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    [4] [5] Pvt. George C. Platt, an Irish immigrant serving in Troop H of the 6th U.S. Cavalry, was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 12, 1895, for his actions at Fairfield. His citation reads, "Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand-to-hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy."

  3. George Crawford Platt - Wikipedia

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    By 1888, the elder George Platt was employed as a contractor. [29] [30] A naturalized citizen of the United States by 1910, George Platt continued to reside in Philadelphia with his wife, Eliza. Still living with them was 44-year-old son, Edward. [28] [31] Post-war, Platt was also an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic. [32]

  4. List of battles fought in Missouri - Wikipedia

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    Battle Creek: July 1829 Schuyler County: ... Lexington Garrison-3,500 Missouri State Guard-15,000 800 KIA, 1,000 POW United States vs. Missouri (Confederate)

  5. List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Gettysburg Campaign

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    George C. Platt: Private 6th U.S. Cavalry: July 3, 1863 July 12, 1895 "Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand-to-hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy." (at the Battle of Fairfield) James P. Postles: Captain 1st Delaware Infantry: July 2, 1863 July 22, 1892

  6. 6th Cavalry Regiment - Wikipedia

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    Private George Crawford Platt, later Sergeant, an Irish immigrant serving in Troop H, was awarded the Medal of Honor on 12 July 1895, for his actions that day at Fairfield. His citation reads, "Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand-to-hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy."

  7. Fairfield, Missouri - Wikipedia

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    The Fairfield Public Use Area is on the shore near the location of the former community. One of the earliest residents of Fairfield was Judge George T. Alexander, a pioneer in Missouri since 1816, who built the town's covered bridge, [3] and operated its mill. He arrived in Fairfield in 1832 and purchased an Indian village for $60. [4]

  8. Samuel H. Starr - Wikipedia

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    Samuel Henry Starr (July 31, 1810 – November 23, 1891) was a career United States Army officer, regimental commander and prisoner of war.A collection of his letters provide a rare view of military life, the War with Mexico, Indian conflicts, the Civil War, his fall from grace, recovery and post Civil War service.

  9. Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/United States military ...

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    George Pickett; Pickett's Charge; Battle of Plains Store; Platt-LePage XR-1; The Plot to Hack America; Plum River raid; William Pogue; Polaris Sales Agreement; CSS Pontchartrain; John Pope (general) Porcupine (Cheyenne) Siege of Port Royal (1707) Siege of Port Royal (1710) USS Porter (DD-59) USS Portland (CA-33) Portland-class cruiser; Powder Alarm