George Merrill (Medal of Honor)

George Merrill (February 11, 1847 – August 29, 1925) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865.

George Merrill
Born(1847-02-11)February 11, 1847
Queensberry, New York
DiedAugust 29, 1925(1925-08-29) (aged 78)
New York
Place of burial
Glens Falls Cemetery,
Glens Falls, New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1864 - 1865
RankPrivate
Unit Company I, 142nd New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
 • Second Battle of Fort Fisher
AwardsMedal of Honor
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