George L. Banks (soldier)
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 | October 13, 1839 Lake County, Ohio, United States |
| Died | August 20, 1924 (aged 84) Independence, Kansas, United States |
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| Service/ |  Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1864 |
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| Battles/wars | Battle of Missionary Ridge |
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Biography
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]
Medal of Honor citation
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]
See also
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A-F
References
- Medal of Honor certificate
- "George L. Banks of Independence Dead". The Coffeyville Daily Dawn. August 21, 1924. p. 2. Retrieved March 16, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Congressional Medal of Honor Society
External links
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