George E. Ranney
George E. Ranney (June 13, 1839 – November 10, 1915) was an American assistant surgeon who received the Medal of Honor for valor for his service with the Union Army during the American Civil War.
George E. Ranney | |
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 Ranney c. 1875 | |
| Born | June 13, 1839 Batavia, New York |
| Died | November 10, 1915 (aged 76) |
| Buried | Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Assistant Surgeon |
| Unit |  2nd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Resaca |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
Ranney served in the American Civil War in the 2nd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. He received the Medal of Honor on April 24, 1901 for his actions at the Battle of Resaca on May 14, 1864. Ranney later gifted land to the City of Lansing in what would become Ranney Park that today features a skatepark, baseball diamond and a coming wetland park that is under construction as of Fall 2020.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
At great personal risk, went to the aid of a wounded soldier, Pvt. Charles W. Baker, lying under heavy fire between the lines, and with the aid of an orderly carried him to a place of safety.[1]
See also
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: Q-S