George W. Lucas
George Washington Lucas (1845 – May 17, 1921) was an American soldier, who was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
George W. Lucas | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1845 Adams County, Illinois |
| Died | May 17, 1921 (aged 75–76) |
| Place of burial | Mounds Cemetery, Timewell, Brown County, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 3d Missouri Cavalry. Place and date: At Benton, Ark., July 25, 1864. Entered service at: Mt. Sterling, Brown County, Ill. Birth: Adams County, Ill. Date of issue: December 1864.
Citation:
Pursued and killed Confederate Brig. Gen. George M. Holt, Arkansas Militia, capturing his arms and horse.
See also
References
- ""GEORGE W. LUCAS" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links
- "George W. Lucas". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
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