George L. Banks
American Medal of Honor recipient
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| Intro | American Medal of Honor recipient | |
| A.K.A. | George Banks | |
| A.K.A. | George Banks | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Soldier | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 13 October 1839, Lake County | |
| Death | 20 August 1924 (aged 84 years) | |
| Star sign | Libra |
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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.
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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.
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Citation:
As color bearer, led his regiment in the assault, and, though wounded, carried the nag 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.