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George Lovell Banks (October 13, 1839 - August 20, 1924) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
George L. Banks | |
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Born | Lake County, Ohio | October 13, 1839
Died | August 20, 1924 84) Independence, Kansas | (aged
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1864 |
Rank | First Sergeant |
Unit | 15th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | Battle of Missionary Ridge |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Banks joined the 15th Indiana Infantry Regiment in June 1861, and mustered out three years later. He received the Medal of Honor on February 18, 1891, for his actions at the Battle of Missionary Ridge.[1]
He died at his home in Independence, Kansas, on August 20, 1924.[2]
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 8 regiments this flag was the first planted on the parapet.[3]
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