George W. Lucas
Encyclopedia
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
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Citation:
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soldier, who was a Private
Private (rank)
A Private is a soldier of the lowest military rank .In modern military parlance, 'Private' is shortened to 'Pte' in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries and to 'Pvt.' in the United States.Notably both Sir Fitzroy MacLean and Enoch Powell are examples of, rare, rapid career...
in the Union Army
Union Army
The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...
and a Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient for his actions in the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
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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
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L