George W. Lucas (soldier) explained

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.

Medal of Honor citation

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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