Lewis Locke

Lewis Locke aka Louis Tacy
Born November 5, 1835
Clintonville, Clinton County, New York
Died January 4, 1920
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Place of burial Northampton, Massachusetts
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1864 - 1865
Rank Private
Unit 1st New Jersey Volunteer Cavalry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal 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

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.

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