George L. Banks
Born(1839-10-13)October 13, 1839
Lake County, Ohio
DiedAugust 20, 1924(1924-08-20) (aged 84)
Independence, Kansas
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1864
Rank First Sergeant
UnitIndiana 15th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Missionary Ridge
Awards Medal of Honor

George Lovell Banks (October 13, 1839 - August 20, 1924) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Banks joined the 15th Indiana Infantry Regiment in June 1861, and mustered out three years later. He received the Medal of Honor on February 18, 1891, for his actions at the Battle of Missionary Ridge.[1]

He died at his home in Independence, Kansas, on August 20, 1924.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

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.[3]

See also

References

  1. Medal of Honor certificate
  2. "George L. Banks of Independence Dead". The Coffeyville Daily Dawn. August 21, 1924. p. 2. Retrieved March 16, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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