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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."
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]
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
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."
The 30th Arkansas Infantry Regiment took part in the following battles: [1] Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, December 7, 1862. Battle of Helena, Arkansas, July 4, 1863. Battle of Little Rock, Arkansas, September 10, 1863. Red River Campaign, Arkansas March–May, 1864. Battle of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, April 9, 1864.
The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces.
The Seventeenth Arkansas regiment was organized from six companies from Conway, Johnson, Pope and Yell counties on January 3, 1862, at Fairfield, Yell county. The regiment recruited only two more before it was ordered east of the Mississippi River by General Earl Van Dorn. [1] The field and staff officers were: [2] Colonel George W. Lemoyne.
The Third Arkansas was engaged in the battles of White Oak Swamp, June 3, 1862, in J.G. Walker's brigade, on July 1, 1862, participated in the battle of Malvern Hill. [ 17 ] In July, 1862, the ranks of the Third Arkansas was augmented by the addition of nearly 140 soldiers from the 2nd Arkansas Infantry Battalion.