Thomas Kelly (Medal of Honor, 1864)
Thomas Kelly (c. 1837 - ?) was an Irish born recipient of the Medal of Honor and soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War.[1]
Biography
Kelly was born in Ireland in 1837.[2] He served as private in Company A of the 6th New York Volunteer Cavalry.[2] He earned his medal in action at Front Royal, Virginia on August 16, 1864.[3] His medal was issued on August 26, 1864.[4] His date of death and burial location is unknown.
Medal of Honor Citation
For extraordinary heroism on 16 August 1864, in action at Front Royal, Virginia, for capture of flag.[4]
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References
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Sources
- Phisterer, Frederick (1912). In the State in 1861 - Ninth Regiment of Cavalry (PDF). New York in the War of Rebellion, 1861-1865. Vol. 1 (3rd ed.). Albany, NY: J. B. Lyon Company, State Printers. pp. 846–866. hdl:2027/chi.66317239. LCCN 14013311. OCLC 1359922. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - "Thomas Kelly". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- "Thomas Kelly". Hall of Valor: Medal of Honor, Silver Star, U.S. Military Awards. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- "Thomas Kelly". National Medal of Honor Museum. May 25, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2024.