George W. Lucas (soldier) should not be confused with George Lucas.
George W. Lucas | |
Birth Date: | c. 1845 |
Death Date: | May 17, |
Birth Place: | Adams County, Illinois |
Placeofburial: | Mounds Cemetery, Timewell, Brown County, Illinois |
Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
Allegiance: | United States of America Union |
Branch: | United States Army Union Army |
Rank: | Private |
Unit: | Company C, 3rd Missouri Volunteer Cavalry |
Battles: | American Civil War |
Awards: | Medal 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.
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.