George L. Houghton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 28-Aug-1841
Place of Birth: Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Date of Death: 25-Feb-1917
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About George L. Houghton
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- Houghton (August 28, 1841 - February 25, 1917) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War.
- Houghton received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.
- Houghton's medal was won for his actions at Elk River, Tennessee, where he led a party that saved a bridge, on July 2, 1863.
- He was honored with the award on March 27, 1900.Houghton was born in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia in Canada, and entered service in Brookfield, Illinois.
- He was buried in Orting, Washington.
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