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George W. Lucas (soldier)

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George W. Lucas
Bornc. 1845
Adams County, Illinois
DiedMay 17, 1921 (aged 75–76)
Place of burial
Mounds Cemetery, Timewell, Brown County, Illinois
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
UnitMissouri Company C, 3rd Missouri Volunteer Cavalry
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

George Washington Lucas (c. 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.

Medal of Honor citation

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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.

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References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • ""GEORGE W. LUCAS" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
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