Lester G. Hack

Lester Goodel Hack (January 18, 1844 – April 24, 1928) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Hack received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Hack's medal was won for his actions at the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia, where he captured the flag of the Confederate 23rd Tennessee Infantry on April 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.

Biography Hack was born in Bolton, New York. He joined the Army from Salisbury, Vermont on August 27, 1861 and mustered into federal service on September 16 as a private in Company F. On December 15, 1863, he reenlisted and was promoted to Corporal. He was wounded on May 5, 1864 at the Battle of the Wilderness. He returned to his company and on March 1, 1865, during the Siege of Petersburg, he was promoted to Sergeant.

After the war, Hack mustered out in Vermont in June 1865 and returned to his native New York. At some time he married Emma J. Burt (1849–1911). He died at age 84 on April 24, 1928.

Medal of Honor citation