Years of service 1861 - 1864 Rank First sergeant Died August 20, 1924 | Name George Banks Awards Medal of Honor | |
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Born October 13, 1839
Lake County, Ohio, United States ( 1839-10-13 ) Battles/wars Battle of Missionary Ridge Battles and wars Battle of Missionary Ridge Unit 15th Indiana Infantry Regiment Service/branch United States Army, Union Army | ||
Allegiance United States of America | ||
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.
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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.
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.
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