George Howard (Huber) Wheeler Ship Fitter, United States Navy |
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at San Antonio, Texas, September 26, 1881, he earned the Medal of Honor
for "Bravery and extraordinary heroism displayed by him during a conflagration
in Coquimbo, Chile, on January 20, 1909."
He died on Janury 20, 1957 and was buried in
Section 7 of Arlington National Cemetery. His wife, Marian Faust Wheeler
(December 4, 1889-January 2, 1933), is buried with him.
Rank and organization: Shipfitter First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 26 September 1881, Charleston, South Carolina. Accredited to: South Carolina. G.O. No.: 18, 19 March 1909. Citation: For bravery and extraordinary heroism displayed
by him during a conflagration in Coquimbo, Chile, 20 January 1909.
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