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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."
Latter-Day Saints vs. Missouri citizens Citizens victory Crooked River: October 28, 1838 Crooked River: Missouri Mormon War Mormon-?, Missouri State Militia-1 division 4 Latter-Day Saints vs. Missouri State Militia Latter-Day Saints victory Haun's Mill: October 30, 1838 Caldwell County: Missouri Mormon War Mormon-?, Missouri State Militia-240 21
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]
The Confederate "Battle Flag", numbering 12 and 13 stars for Missouri and Kentucky. As the Civil War began, many leading citizens were hoping the state could remain neutral in the growing conflict. These hopes were encompassed in the so-called Price–Harney Truce of May 21, 1861. Implementation of the truce fell prey, however, to the growing ...
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.