George Mason Lovering
Born: January 10, 1832 at Springfield, New Hampshire
Home Town: East Randolph, Massachusetts
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: November 19, 1891
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant George Mason Lovering, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 14 June 1863, while serving with Company I, 4th Massachusetts Infantry, in action at Port Hudson, Louisiana. During a momentary confusion in the ranks caused by other troops rushing upon the regiment, First Sergeant Lovering, with coolness and determination, rendered efficient aid in preventing a panic among the troops.
