Jacob R. Tucker
American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient
About Jacob R. Tucker
Lived 1845 – 1926 (aged 80). Jacob R. Tucker was an American.
Jacob. Ruth Tucker (April 1, 1845 – February 16, 1926) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Tucker received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Tucker's medal was won for his heroism at the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on April 1, 1865.
Tucker died in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1926.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was Jacob R. Tucker?
American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient (1845-1926)
When was Jacob R. Tucker born?
Jacob R. Tucker was born on 1 April 1845 in Chester County.
When did Jacob R. Tucker die?
Jacob R. Tucker died on 16 February 1926 in Baltimore.
What nationality was Jacob R. Tucker?
Jacob R. Tucker was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacob R. Tucker. https://biography.guide/jacob-r-tucker/
MLA: "Jacob R. Tucker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacob-r-tucker/.
Chicago: "Jacob R. Tucker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jacob-r-tucker/.
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