Jacob R. Tucker

Jacob. R. Tucker (April 1, 1845 – February 16, 1926) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Tucker received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Tucker's medal was won for his heroism at the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on April 1, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on April 22, 1871.[2]

Jacob. R. Tucker
BornApril 1, 1845
Chester County, Pennsylvania
DiedFebruary 16, 1926
Baltimore, Maryland
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
RankCorporal
Unit Company G, 4th Maryland Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Gettysburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Tucker died in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1926.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Jacob R. Tucker, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1865, while serving with Company G, 4th Maryland Infantry, in action at Petersburg, Virginia. Corporal Tucker was one of the three soldiers most conspicuous in the final assault.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Jacob R. Tucker". Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  2. "Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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