George Edward Gouraud
George Edward Gouraud (30 June 1842 – 17 February 1912) was an American Civil War recipient of the Medal of Honor who later became famous for introducing the new Edison Phonograph cylinder audio recording technology to England in 1888.
George Edward Gouraud | |
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| Born | June 30, 1842 Niagara Falls, New York, US |
| Died | February 17, 1912 (aged 69) La Tour-de-Peilz, Vevey, Switzerland |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Brevet Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | U.S. Volunteers Division |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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