Lewis C. Lucas

Lewis C. Lucas
Born November 3, 1867(1867-11-03)
Marietta, Ohio
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Rank First Lieutenant
Battles/wars Spanish-American War
Awards Marine Corps Brevet Medal

Lewis C. Lucas (born November 3, 1867 in Marietta, Ohio) was an American officer serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish-American War who was one of 23 Marine Corps officers approved to receive the Marine Corps Brevet Medal for bravery.

Presidential citation

Citation

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Marine Corps Brevet Medal to Lewis Clarke Lucas, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous conduce in battle at Guantanamo, Cuba, 13 June 1898. On 10 August 1898, appointed Captain, by brevet.[1]

See also

Biography portal
United States Marine Corps portal

References

General
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Specific
  1. ^ Sterner, C. Douglas. "U.S. Marine Corps Recipients of the Brevet Medal" (MS Word). Home of Heroes. http://www.homeofheroes.com/valor/01_usmcBVT/USMCbrevet.html. Retrieved 2009-07-22.