George Crawford Platt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 17-Feb-1842
Place of Birth: Derry, Northern Ireland
Date of Death: 20-Jun-1912
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About George Crawford Platt
- George Crawford Platt (February 17, 1842 – June 20, 1912) was a native of Londonderry, Ireland who served with the federal army of the United States (also known as the Union Army) during the American Civil War.
- A private with Troop H of the 6th U.S.
- Cavalry, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, America's highest award for valor in combat, for protecting the American flag in hand-to-hand combat near Fairfield, Pennsylvania, during the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.
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