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George Ferrari — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Corporal
Service Era: American Indian Wars
Medals Recorded: 1

George Ferrari

Corporal, U.S. Army

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American Indian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862-1895 Army

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Biography

He displayed gallantry during action at Red Creek in Arizona

George Ferrari earned the Medal of Honor for gallantry at Red Creek, Arizona, on September 23, 1869. He served as a corporal in Company D, 8th U.S. Cavalry, during the American Indian Wars.

Born in New York City in 1845, Ferrari was accredited to Cincinnati, Ohio, and received his medal on November 23, 1869. His brief official citation records gallantry in action without describing a particular maneuver or rescue.

Medal of Honor citation

Gallantry in action.

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