George W. Hooker

George White Hooker
Hooker in c. 1865
Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives
In office
December 5, 1881 – December 4, 1883
LeaderJ. Warren Keifer
Preceded byJohn G. Thompson
Succeeded byJohn P. Leedom
Personal details
Born(1838-02-06)February 6, 1838
Salem, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 1902(1902-08-06) (aged 64)
SpouseMary G. Fisk
Awards
Military service
AllegianceUnited States United States
Union
Years of service1861–1865
RankLieutenant-colonel
UnitVermont Company E, 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle of Crampton's Gap, Battle of Cold Harbor

George W. Hooker (February 6, 1838 – August 6, 1902) was an American Civil War veteran who received the Medal of Honor.[1] In 1862 Hooker captured 116 Confederate soldiers along with their colonel and company colors by himself.[2] 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.[2]

  1. ^ Medal of Honor recipients, 1863–1973: "In the name of the Congress of the United States.". Washington,U.S. Govt. Print. Off. 1973. pp. 123.
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