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George Croghan (soldier)

George Croghan
George Croghan
Born(1791-11-15)November 15, 1791
Louisville, Kentucky
DiedJanuary 8, 1849(1849-01-08) (aged 57)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1811–1817, 1825–1849
Rank Colonel
CommandsInspector General of the U. S. Army
Battles / warsWar of 1812

Mexican–American War

Spouse(s)Serena Eliza Livingston
Congressional medal presented by Congress February 13, 1835. Obverse: Presented by Congress to Colonel George Croghan, 1835. Bust of Colonel Croghan Reverse: Pars Magna Fuit (His share was great.) Ft. Stephenson with three gunboats on Lake Erie in background

George Croghan (November 15, 1791 – January 8, 1849) was an American soldier who was a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal.


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