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George F. Rebmann
Born 10 April, 1840
Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois
Died 20 August, 1918
Buried
Messerer Cemetery, Pleasant View, Schuyler County, Illinois
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit Illinois Company B, 119th Illinois Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Battle of Fort Blakely
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

George F. Rebmann (10 April 1840 – 20 August 1918) was an American soldier who fought with the Union Army in the American Civil War. Rebmann received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Rebmann's medal was awarded for capturing a flag at the Battle of Fort Blakely, in Alabama on April 9, 1865. He was honored with the award on 8 June, 1865.

Rebmann was born in Schuyler County in Illinois, where he later died.

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