George George Stokes

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private George Stokes, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 16 December 1864, while serving with Company C, 122d Illinois Infantry, in action at Nashville, Tennessee, for capture of flag.

General Orders: Date of Issue: February 24, 1865

Action Date: December 16, 1864

Service: Army

Rank: Private

Company: Company C

Division: 122d Illinois Infantry

Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Charles G. Bishop. He served as a Corporal in the Union Army in Company C, 122d Illinois Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on December 16, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee. His citation reads "Capture of flag." (bio by: Don Morfe)