George E. Meach
Bornc. 1844
New York City
Died(1873-03-21)March 21, 1873
New York City
Place of burial
Pine Grove Cemetery, Fillmore, New York
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
RankSergeant
UnitNew York (state) Company I, 6th New York Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
  Battle of Opequon
AwardsMedal of Honor

George E. Meach (c. 1844 March 21, 1873) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Opequon more commonly called the Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia on September 19, 1864.

Meach enlisted in the Army from New York in November 1861, and was assigned to the 6th New York Cavalry.[1] He transferred to the 2nd New York Provisional Cavalry in June 1865, and was discharged in August.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Farrier George E. Meach, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 September 1864, while serving with Company I, 6th New York Cavalry, in action at Winchester, Virginia, for capture of flag."

Meach was one of two troopers of the 6th New York Cavalry to receive the Medal of Honor for this action. The other was Sgt. Patrick H. McEnroe.

See also

References

  • "George E. Meach". Hall of Valor. Military Times.


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