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George Geiger
Citation for Congressional Medal of Honor
by Seymour "Sy" Brody
INDIAN WARS
| Rank and organization: |
Sergeant, Company H, United States Cavalry |
| Places and dates: |
Little Big Horn River, Montana, 25 June, 1876 |
| Entered Service at: |
San Francisco, California, 15 October, 1866 |
| Birth: |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Date of issue: |
5 October, 1878 |
CITATION
George Geiger, with his three companions, courageously
held a position against fierce attacks from the Indians to secure the
water for the command.
Source: Jewish
Recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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