George C. Shaw

George Clymer Shaw (March 6, 1866 – February 10, 1960) was a brigadier general in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.

George Clymer Shaw
Born	(1866-03-06)March 6, 1866 Pontiac, Michigan
Died	February 10, 1960(1960-02-10) (aged 93)
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Years of service	1898 – 1930
Rank	Brigadier General
Unit	27th U.S. Infantry
Battles / wars	Philippine–American War World War I
Awards	Medal of Honor Silver Star

Shaw joined the Army from Washington, D.C., in May 1898, and retired in March 1930.^[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 27th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, May 4, 1903. Entered service at: Washington, D.C. Birth: Pontiac, Mich. Date of issue: June 9, 1904.

Citation:

For distinguished gallantry in leading the assault and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, maintaining alone his position on the parapet after the first 3 men who followed him there had been killed or wounded, until a foothold was gained by others and the capture of the place assured.

See also

• Biography portal

• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients