Denis Buckley (Medal of Honor)

Denis Buckley
Born 1844
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Died July 20, 1864
Georgia
Buried at Marietta National Cemetery
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1862–1864
Rank Private
Unit New York Company G, 136th New York Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Peachtree Creek
Awards Medal of Honor

Private Denis (or Dennis) Buckley (1844 to July 20, 1864) was a Canadian 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 20 July 1864. He was honored with the award on 7 April 1865.[1][2][3]

Biography

Buckley was born in Canada in 1844. He joined the 136th New York Infantry from Avon, New York in August 1862.[4] Buckley was killed in action on 20 July 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]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A–L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Denis Buckley". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  4. ↑ Regimental Roster
  5. ↑ Denis Buckley at Find a Grave
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