Lewis Locke

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Lewis Locke aka Louis Tacy
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Lewis Locke aka Louis Tacy c1898
BornNovember 5, 1835
Clintonville, Clinton County, New York
DiedJanuary 4, 1920
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1864 - 1865
Rank Private
Unit Flag of New Jersey.svg Company A, 1st New Jersey 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.

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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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