George Washington Lucas-Timewell, IL
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 01.416 W 090° 53.106
15T E 680472 N 4432519
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Benton, AR on July 25, 1864. He is buried in Mounds Cemetery, Timewill, IL.
Waymark Code: WMZH25
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2018
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He was born in 1845 in Adams County, IL and died on May 17, 1921 in Quincy, IL. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: LUCAS, GEORGE W.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 3d Missouri Cavalry
• Place and date: At Benton, Ark., 25 July 1864
• Entered service at: Mt. Sterling, Brown County, Ill.
• Date of issue: December 1864
Citation: Pursued and killed Confederate Brig. Gen. George M. Holt, Arkansas Militia, capturing his arms and horse.
Armed Service: Army
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