Serving as a soldier in the U.S. Army, Assistant Surgeon George E. Ranney received the Medal of Honor for his actions on May 14, 1864 in Resaca, Georgia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with 2d Michigan Cavalry. Ranney was 24 years old.
4 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on April 24, 1901, 36 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Surgeon.
Ranney was born on June 13, 1839 in Batavia, Genesee County, New York. His Medal of Honor is credited to Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Ranney died on November 10, 1915 in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 76. He is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lansing, Michigan.
Ranney is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 112 credited to Michigan.
Official Medal of Honor citation
At great personal risk, went to the aid of a wounded soldier, Pvt. Charles W. Baker, lying under heavy fire between the lines and with the aid of an orderly, carried him to a place of safety.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Life beyond the battlefield
- Occupations: surgeon's assistant
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Timeline
- June 13, 1839Born in Batavia, Genesee County, New York
- May 14, 1864Act of valor — Resaca, GeorgiaAge 24. 2d Michigan Cavalry
- April 24, 1901Medal of Honor presented
- November 10, 1915Died in Lansing, MichiganAge 76.
- Resting placeMount Hope CemeteryLansing, Michigan
Biography
George E. Ranney (June 13, 1839 – November 10, 1915) was an American assistant surgeon who received the Medal of Honor for valor for his service with the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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