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]
Denis Buckley | |
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| Born | c. 1844 Lindsay, Canada West |
| Died | July 20, 1864 (aged 19–20) Georgia |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1864 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  136th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry - Company G |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Peachtree Creek |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
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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
editCapture of flag of 31st Mississippi (Confederate States of America).[1][2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Civil War (A–L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Denis Buckley". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ Regimental Roster
- ^ The Washington Post