James Dunlavy

James Dunlavy
Born (1844-02-04)February 4, 1844
Decatur County, Indiana
Died March 6, 1923(1923-03-06) (aged 79)
Maramec, Oklahoma
Buried at IOOF Cemetery
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1863 - 1865
Rank Private
Unit Iowa 3rd Iowa Cavalry
Awards Medal of Honor

Private James Dunlavy (February 4, 1844 to March 6, 1923) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dunlavy received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for capturing Maj. Gen. John S. Marmaduke at the Battle of Mine Creek on 25 October 1864. He was honored with the award on 4 April 1865.[1][2][3]

Biography

Dunlavy was born in Decatur County, Indiana on 4 February 1844. He joined the 3rd Iowa Cavalry in November 1863, and mustered out with his regiment in August 1865. [4] He died on 6 March 1923 and his remains are interred at the IOOF Cemetery in Maramec, Oklahoma.

Medal of Honor citation

Gallantry in capturing Gen. Marmaduke.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 "James Dunlavy". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  4. ↑ Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes
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