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George L. Banks
U.S. ARMY
George L. Banks
Rank:
Conflict/Era:
U.S. CIVIL WAR
Unit/Command:
COMPANY C, 15TH INDIANA INFANTRY
Military Service Branch:
U.S. ARMY
Medal of Honor Action Date:
NOVEMBER 25, 1863
Medal of Honor Action Place:
MISSIONARY RIDGE, TENNESSEE
Citation:
As color bearer, led his regiment in the assault, and, though wounded, carried the flag forward to the enemy's works, where he was again wounded. In a brigade of eight regiments this flag was the first planted on the parapet.
Additional Information:
Awarded Posthumously:
NO
Born:
OCTOBER 13, 1839, LAKE COUNTY, OHIO
Died:
AUGUST 20, 1924, INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS
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