U.S. Navy
Lukes, William F.ConflictKorean Expedition
RankSeaman
Year of Action1871
Unit/CommandShip's Company D, USS Colorado
Citation
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.
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