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George W. Clute
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| Born | June 11, 1842 Marathon Township, Michigan |
| Died | February 13, 1919 (aged 76) Mount Morris, Michigan |
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Mount Morris Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  14th Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Infantry - Company I |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Corporal George Washington Clute (born June 11, 1842, died February 13, 1919) was an American soldier. He fought bravely in the American Civil War. Clute received the highest award for courage in battle, the Medal of Honor. He earned this award for his actions during the Battle of Bentonville. This important battle happened in North Carolina on March 19, 1865. He was given the Medal of Honor on August 26, 1898.
About George W. Clute
George W. Clute was born in Marathon Township, Michigan. This was on June 11, 1842. He joined the 14th Michigan Infantry as a soldier. He passed away on February 13, 1919. His resting place is at the Mount Morris Cemetery. This cemetery is in Mount Morris, Michigan.
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