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George Jordan
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Sergeant George Jordan
Born 1847
Williamson County, Tennessee
Died October 24, 1904 (aged 56–57)
Place of burial
Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1866–1897
Rank First Sergeant
Unit 38th Infantry Regiment
9th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/wars
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.

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