William F. Lukes-Los Angeles, CA
Posted by: Don.Morfe
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Korean Campaign 1871 Medal of Honor Recipient for action during the capture of the Korean forts on June 9-10, 1871. He is buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA in Section 7, Row F, Grave 19.
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Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2018
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He was born on February 19, 1847 in Liberecky, Czech Republic and died on December 13, 1923 in Los Angeles. CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: LUKES, WILLIAM F.
• Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy
• Enlisted at: Tientsin, China
• G.O. No.: 180, 10 October 1872
vCitation: Served with Company D during the capture of the Korean forts, 9 and 10 June 1871. Fighting the enemy inside the fort, Lukes received a severe cut over the head.
Armed Service: Navy
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