George H. Nee
George Henry Nee (March 12, 1876-March 4, 1952) was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
George Henry Nee | |
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| Born | March 12, 1876 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 4, 1952 (age 75) |
| Place of burial | Forest Hills Cemetery and Crematory Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1897 - 1900, 1905 - 1908 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Nee was born March 12, 1876 in Boston, Massachusetts, and joined the army from his birth city in September 1897. He was sent to the Spanish–American War with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for assisting in the rescue of wounded while under heavy enemy fire.[1] He was discharged in 1900, but served again from 1905 until 1908.[2]
George Nee died on March 4, 1952 and is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery and Crematory, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.[3] His grave can be found on the Poinsettia Path.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.[1]
References
- "War with Spain; Nee, George H." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
- "George H. Nee". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. October 27, 2000. Retrieved September 17, 2016.