Franklin W. Lutes

Franklin W. Lutes (1840 – April 6, 1915) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Franklin W. Lutes
Born	1840 Oneida County, New York
Died	April 6, 1915 (aged 74–75)
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	Corporal
Unit	Company D, 111th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Lutes enlisted in the Army from Geddes, New York in March 1864. Serving with the 111th New York Infantry, he was captured at the Second Battle of Ream's Station, but later paroled and promoted to Corporal. When his regiment disbanded in 1865, he was transferred to the 4th US Artillery Regiment.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 111th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., March 31, 1865. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Oneida County, N.Y. Date of issue: April 3, 1865.

Citation:

Capture of flag of 41st Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.), together with the color bearer and one of the color guard.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.

• ""FRANKLIN W. LUTES" 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.

External links

• "Franklin W. Lutes". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-07-02.