Lewis Locke
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
About Lewis Locke
Lived 1835 – 1920 (aged 84).
Lewis Locke (born Louis Tacy) (November 5, 1835 - January 4, 1920) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Locke joined the 1st New Jersey Cavalry in October 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 1st New Jersey Cavalry. Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., April 5, 1865. Entered service at: Trenton, N.J. Birth: Clintonville, N.Y. Date of issue: May 3, 1865.
Citation:
Capture of a Confederate flag.
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Who was Lewis Locke?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient (1835-1920)
When was Lewis Locke born?
Lewis Locke was born on 5 November 1835.
When did Lewis Locke die?
Lewis Locke died on 4 January 1920 in South Hadley.
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