Franklin W. Lutes
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
About Franklin W. Lutes
Lived 1840 – 1915 (aged 74–75). Franklin W. Lutes was an American.
Franklin W. Lutes (1840 – April 6, 1915) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Lutes enlisted in the Army from Geddes, New York in March 1864. Serving with the 111th New York Infantry, he was captured at the Second Battle of Ream's Station, but later paroled and promoted to Corporal. When his regiment disbanded in 1865, he was transferred to the 4th US Artillery Regiment.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 111th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., March 31, 1865. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Oneida County, N.Y. Date of issue: April 3, 1865.
Citation:
Capture of flag of 41st Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.), together with the color bearer and one of the color guard.
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Who was Franklin W. Lutes?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
When was Franklin W. Lutes born?
Franklin W. Lutes was born in 1840 in Oneida County.
When did Franklin W. Lutes die?
Franklin W. Lutes died on 6 April 1915.
What nationality was Franklin W. Lutes?
Franklin W. Lutes was American.
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