About Lewis Clark Lucas
Lived 1867 – 1939 (aged 71). Lewis Clark Lucas was an American military officer.
Lewis Clark Lucas (November 3, 1867 – March 6, 1939) was an American officer serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who was one of 23 Marine Corps officers approved to receive the Marine Corps Brevet Medal for bravery. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1889, and was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1891.
Presidential citation Citation The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Marine Corps Brevet Medal to Lewis Clarke Lucas, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous conduce in battle at Guantanamo, Cuba, 13 June 1898. On 10 August 1898, appointed Captain, by brevet.
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Who was Lewis Clark Lucas?
Marine Corps Brevet Medal recipient
When was Lewis Clark Lucas born?
Lewis Clark Lucas was born on 3 November 1867 in Marietta.
When did Lewis Clark Lucas die?
Lewis Clark Lucas died on 6 March 1939.
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Lewis Clark Lucas was a military officer.
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Lewis Clark Lucas was American.
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