George W. Ford | |
|---|---|
 Civil War era Army Medal of Honor | |
| Born | c. 1844 Ireland |
| Died | November 29, 1883 New York City |
| Buried | Calvary Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank |  |
| Unit |  88th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
George W. Ford (c. 1844 – November 29, 1883) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ford received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.[1][2]
- ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "George W. Ford". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.