George W. Wallace

For the Liberian diplomat, see George Wallace (diplomat).
George Weed Wallace

Wallace's headstone at San Francisco National Cemetery
Born (1872-05-25)May 25, 1872
Fort Riley, Kansas
Died May 22, 1946(1946-05-22) (aged 73)
Place of burial San Francisco National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1899 - 1919
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Unit 9th U.S. Infantry
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

George Weed Wallace (May 25, 1872 – May 22, 1946) was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War. Wallace later rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel, and retired in 1919. [1] He is buried at San Francisco National Cemetery.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 9th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Tinuba, Luzon, Philippine Islands, March 4, 1900. Entered service at: Denver, Colo. Birth: Fort Riley, Kans. Date of issue: June 25, 1900.

Citation:

With another officer and a native Filipino, was shot at from an ambush, the other officer falling severely wounded. 2d Lt. Wallace fired in the direction of the enemy, put them to rout, removed the wounded officer from the path, returned to the town, a mile distant, and summoned assistance from his command.

See also

References

  1. Official Army Register, 1931
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