Denis Buckley (Medal of Honor)

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Denis Buckley
Bornc. 1844
Lindsay, Canada West
DiedJuly 20, 1864(1864-07-20) (aged 19–20)
Georgia
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1862–1864
Rank Private
Unit Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg 136th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry - Company G
Battles / wars Battle of Peachtree Creek
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Denis (or Dennis) Buckley (c. 1844 - July 20, 1864) was a Canadian-born soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Buckley received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Peachtree Creek in Georgia on July 20, 1864. He was honored with the award on April 7, 1865. [1] [2] [3]

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Biography

Gravestone at Marietta National Cemetery Grave of Dennis B Buckley.jpg
Gravestone at Marietta National Cemetery

Buckley was born in Canada in about 1844. He joined the 136th New York Volunteer Infantry from Avon, New York in August 1862. [4] Buckley was killed in action on July 20, 1864, and his remains are interred at the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. [5]

Medal of Honor citation

Capture of flag of 31st Mississippi (Confederate States of America). [1] [2]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Denis Buckley". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  4. Regimental Roster
  5. The Washington Post