Allen Tucker (Medal of Honor)
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Allen Tucker | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1838 Lyme, Connecticut, US |
| Died | February 22, 1903 |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 10th Connecticut Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Third Battle of Petersburg American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Allen Tucker (c. 1838 – February 22, 1903) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Tucker received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Tucker's medal was won for his extraordinary heroism during the assault on Fort Gregg during the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia, on April 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1894.[1][2]
Tucker was born in Lyme, Connecticut, and entered service in Franklin, Connecticut.[3] He was buried in at Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut.