Ulric Lyona Crocker (September 5, 1843 – February 2, 1913) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Cedar Creek fought near Middletown, Virginia on October 19, 1864. The battle was the decisive engagement of Major General Philip Sheridan's Valley Campaigns of 1864 and was the largest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley.
Ulric L. Crocker | |
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| Born | September 5, 1843 Ohio |
| Died | February 2, 1913 (aged 69) Illinois |
| Place of burial | Medora Cemetery, Medora, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  6th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War • Battle of Cedar Creek |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
edit"The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Ulric Lyona Crocker, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 October 1864, while serving with Company M, 6th Michigan Cavalry, in action at Cedar Creek, Virginia, for capture of flag of 18th Georgia (Confederate States of America)."
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References
edit- "Ulric L. Crocker". Hall of Valor. Military Times.
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