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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."
George Crawford Platt (February 17, 1842 – June 20, 1912) was an Irish American who served with the federal army of the United States (also known as the Union Army) during the American Civil War.
English: George Crawford Platt (1842–1912), a native of Londonderry, Ireland was awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor for his gallantry during the American Civil War while fighting as a private with the 6th U.S. Cavalry at Fairfield, Pennsylvania on day three of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 3, 1863). His award citation states that he "Seized the ...
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."
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
Battle Creek has several state championship-caliber teams that never got the chance to play in a state title game in Ford Field or the Silverdome, as they were from a time before the MHSAA playoffs.
The Battle of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road (also known as the Second Battle of Fair Oaks) was fought on October 27–28, 1864, in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign of the American Civil War.
in his first year, Andy Clark guided the Falcons to a 6-4 record, marking on the second winning season since 2006. He is the E-G Coach of the Year.