Franklin W. Lutes

Franklin W. Lutes
Born 1840
Oneida County, New York
Died April 6, 1915 (aged 7475)
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Corporal
Unit 111th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Franklin W. Lutes (1840April 6, 1915) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Lutes enlisted in the Army from Geddes, New York in March 1864. Serving with the 111th New York Infantry, he was captured at the Second Battle of Ream's Station, but later paroled and promoted to Corporal. When his regiment disbanded in 1865, he was transferred to the 4th US Artillery Regiment. [1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 111th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., March 31, 1865. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Oneida County, N.Y. Date of issue: April 3, 1865.

Citation:

Capture of flag of 41st Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.), together with the color bearer and one of the color guard.

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