George H. Nee

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George Henry Nee
Born1876
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedMarch 4, 1952 (aged 75–76)
Place of burial
Forest Hills Cemetery and Crematory Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankPrivate
UnitCompany H, 21st U.S. Infantry
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

George Henry Nee (1876-March 4, 1952) was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Nee was born March 12, 1876 in Boston, Massachusetts and entered the army from same location. He was sent to the Spanish–American War with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for assisting in the rescue of wounded while under heavy enemy fire.[1]

He died March 4, 1952 and is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery and Crematory Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.[2] His grave can be found on the Poinsettia Path.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.

Citation:

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "War with Spain; Nee, George H." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "George H. Nee". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. October 27, 2000. Retrieved September 17, 2016.

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