George G. Benedict
Medal of Honor recipient
Born on: December 10, 1826Died on: April 8, 1907
Aged: 80 years 119 days (963 months)
Birth Sign: Sagittarius
George Grenville Benedict was an American politician, newspaper editor and soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Benedict was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on July 3, 1863.
He was honored with the award on June 27, 1892.
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