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Korean Expedition

William F. Lukes

Landsman · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

9 and 10 June 1871 · Place not recorded

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Branch
U.S. Navy
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Action
William F. Lukes, 9 and 10 June 1871

The citation

Official citation

Served with Company D during the capture of the Korean forts, 9 and 10 June 1871. Fighting the enemy inside the fort, Lukes received a severe cut over the head.

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