Ranney, George E. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Ranney, George E.

ConflictCivil War

RankSurgeon

Year of Action1864

Unit/Command2nd Michigan Cavalry

BirthplaceBatavia, New York

Citation

At great personal risk, went to the aid of a wounded soldier, Pvt. Charles W. Baker, lying under heavy fire between the lines, and with the aid of an orderly carried him to a place of safety.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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