U.S. Army
Banks, George LovellConflictCivil War
Rank
Year Of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany C, 15th Indiana Infantry
HometownOhio
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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