William F. Lukes

1847 – 1923

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William F. Lukes served the U.S. Navy. William was 76 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient William F. Lukes

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

11 June 1871 · Korean forts, 9 and 10 June 1871 · Landsman, U.S. Navy.

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.

180, 10 October 1872.

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Medal of Honor - Navy June 11, 1871 · Korean forts, 9 and 10 June 1871 · Landsman, U.S. Navy. 180, 10 October 1872.

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.

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