George W. Lucas (soldier)

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.

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

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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  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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