Allen Tucker

Allen Tucker (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. 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. He was honored with the award on May 10, 1894. Tucker was born in Lyme, Connecticut, and entered service in Franklin, Connecticut. He was buried in at Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut. Medal of Honor citation See also List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z