Moses Augustine Luce

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Moses Augustine Luce

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Birthplace: Payson, Illinois, United States
Death: April 13, 1933 (90)
Place of Burial: San Diego, San Diego, California, United States
Managed by: Shirley Marie Caulk
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About Moses Augustine Luce

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Moses Augustine Luce, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 10 May 1864, while serving with Company E, 4th Michigan Infantry, in action at Laurel Hill, Virginia. Sergeant Luce voluntarily returned in the face of the advancing enemy to the assistance of a wounded and helpless comrade, and carried him, at imminent peril, to a place of safety.

General Orders: Date of Issue: February 7, 1895

Action Date: May 10, 1864

Service: Army

Rank: Sergeant

Company: Company E

Division: 4th Michigan Infantry

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Moses Augustine Luce's Timeline

1842
May 14, 1842
Payson, Illinois, United States
1933
April 13, 1933
Age 90
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Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States