No verified public-domain photo is on file yet.

Civil War

George W. Lucas

Private · U.S. Army

Company C, 3d Missouri Cavalry

25 July 1864 · Benton, Arkansas

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Civil War
Home state
Illinois
Action
Benton, Arkansas

The citation

Official citation

Pursued and killed Confederate Brig. Gen. George M. Holt, Arkansas Militia, capturing his arms and horse.

Sources

Ready I Left My Home — Staff Sgt. Anisha Johnson

Audio credits