George W. Wallace

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.

For other people named George Wallace, see George Wallace (disambiguation).
George Weed Wallace
Wallace's headstone at San Francisco National Cemetery
Born(1872-05-25)May 25, 1872
Fort Riley, Kansas
DiedMay 22, 1946(1946-05-22) (aged 73)
Place of burial
San Francisco National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1899 - 1919
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit9th U.S. Infantry
Battles/warsPhilippine-American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

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See also

References
  1. Official Army Register, 1931
  • ""WALLACE, GEORGE W." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
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