Lewis Locke
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.
Lewis Locke aka Louis Tacy | |
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| Born | November 5, 1835 Clintonville, Clinton County, New York |
| Died | January 4, 1920 South Hadley, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1864 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company A, 1st New Jersey Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Locke joined the 1st New Jersey Cavalry in October 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865. [1]
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.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""LEWIS LOCKE" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- "Lewis Locke". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
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