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George A. Loyd

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George Loyd
Born(1844-05-09)May 9, 1844
Muskingum County, Ohio
DiedMay 13, 1917(1917-05-13) (aged 73)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
UnitOhio Company A, 122nd Ohio Infantry
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

George A. Loyd (May 9, 1844 – May 13, 1917) was a private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation

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Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 122nd Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. Entered service at. ------. Birth: Muskingum County, Ohio. Date of issue: April 16, 1891.

Citation:

Capture of division flag of General Heth.

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References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • ""GEORGE LOYD" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
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