George L. Banks (soldier)

George L. Banks
Born	(1839-10-13)October 13, 1839 Lake County, Ohio, U.S.
Died	August 20, 1924(1924-08-20) (aged 84) Independence, Kansas, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1861 - 1864
Rank	First Sergeant
Unit	15th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Battles / wars	Battle of Missionary Ridge
Awards	Medal of Honor

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.

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]

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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

• Biography portal
• American Civil War portal

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A-F

References

1. Medal of Honor certificate
2. "George L. Banks of Independence Dead". The Coffeyville Daily Dawn. August 21, 1924. p. 2. Retrieved March 16, 2020– via Newspapers.com.
3. Congressional Medal of Honor Society

External links

• George L. Banks at Find a Grave
• Military Times