George W. Schmal

Blacksmith, U.S. Army

Paines CrossroadsVirginia

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Biography

George William Schmal was a blacksmith in the United States Army who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. Schmal was awarded the medal on 3 May 1865 for actions performed during the Battle of Paines Crossroads on 5 April 1865.

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Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts