George Grueb (1835 - September 26, 1893) was an American soldier who fought in the

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. Grueb received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

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. Grueb's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the

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on September 29, 1864. He was honored with the award on April 6, 1865. Grueb was born in

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. He joined the Army from

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in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. He was buried in

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Medal of Honor citation

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Grueb, George 1835 births 1893 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor Burials in New York (state) German-born Medal of Honor recipients Württemberger emigrants to the United States People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Military personnel from Brooklyn Union Army soldiers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients

Medal of Honor citation

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