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Lewis Locke aka Louis Tacy
Lewis Locke aka Louis Tacy c1898
Born(1835-11-05)November 5, 1835
DiedJanuary 4, 1920(1920-01-04) (aged 84)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Branch
United States Army
Union Army
Service years
1864 - 1865
Rank
Private
UnitNew Jersey Company A, 1st New Jersey Cavalry
Conflicts
American Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

Locke joined the 1st New Jersey Cavalry in October 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865. [1]

Medal of Honor citation

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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.

See also

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References

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  1. "NJ Medal of Honor recipients" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
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