George W. Hooker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George W. Hooker

Date of Birth: 06-Feb-1838

Place of Birth: Salem, New York, United States

Date of Death: 06-Aug-1902

Profession: businessperson, politician

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

George W.
Hooker (February 6, 1838 – August 6, 1902) was an American Civil War veteran who received the Medal of Honor.
In 1862 Hooker captured 116 Confederate soldiers along with their colonel and company colors by himself.
For this action he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Hooker was elected in 1879 and 1880 as department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in Vermont.
He was also elected as Brattleboro's representative in the Vermont General Assembly, to which he was re-elected in 1882.