George F. Shiels
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George Franklin Shiels (April 13, 1863 – October 26, 1943) was a surgeon in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
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George Franklin Shiels | |
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Nickname(s) | The Fighting Doctor |
Born | (1863-04-13)April 13, 1863 San Francisco, California, US |
Died | October 26, 1943(1943-10-26) (aged 80) Palo Alto, California, US |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1898–1900, 1917–1919 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Army Medical Corps |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Croix de Guerre |
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