George Jordan (Medal of Honor) facts for kids
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George Jordan
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Sergeant George Jordan
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| Born | 1847 Williamson County, Tennessee |
| Died | October 24, 1904 (aged 56–57) |
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Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska
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| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 1866–1897 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | 38th Infantry Regiment 9th Cavalry Regiment |
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| Awards | Medal of Honor Certificate of Merit |
George Jordan (1847 – October 24, 1904) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.
Biography
Jordan joined the Army from Nashville, Tennessee after the Civil War, initially joining the 38th Infantry. By 1880 was serving as a Sergeant in Company K of the 9th Cavalry Regiment in New Mexico. On May 7, 1890, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Tularosa on May 14, 1880, and at Carrizo Canyon on August 12, 1881. He was also awarded the Certificate of Merit for his actions at the Carrizo Canyon engagement, which brought with it an additional $2 a month in extra pay.
In 1887, Jordan was commended by the commander at Fort Robinson for capturing an escaped prisoner. Jordan reached the rank of First Sergeant before leaving the Army in 1897. After retirement, he lived in a community with fellow Buffalo soldiers in Crawford, Nebraska. He died in 1904 and was buried in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.
