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Lukes, William F.
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.

Branch: U.S. NavyConflict: Korean ExpeditionYear of Action: 1871

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