George William Schmal
Born: 1849 at Germany
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Medal of Honor
American Civil War
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: May 3, 1865
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Blacksmith George William Schmal, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 5 April 1865, while serving with Company M, 24th New York Cavalry, in action at Paines Crossroads, Virginia, for capture of flag.