Historical records matching Jacob R. Tucker
About Jacob R. Tucker
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Jacob R. Tucker, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1865, while serving with Company G, 4th Maryland Infantry, in action at Petersburg, Virginia. Corporal Tucker was one of the three soldiers most conspicuous in the final assault.
General Orders: Date of Issue: April 22, 1871
Action Date: April 1, 1865
Service: Army
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company G
Division: 4th Maryland Infantry
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Jacob R. Tucker's Timeline
1845 |
April 1, 1845
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Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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1926 |
February 16, 1926
Age 80
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Baltimore Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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