Sergeant Daniel Armer Kelly, a soldier in the U.S. Army, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on March 26, 1865 in Waynesboro, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company G, 8th New York Cavalry. Kelly was 24 years old.
The medal was presented on March 26, 1865. He later rose to the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant.
Kelly was born on March 19, 1841 in Groveland, Livingston County, New York. Kelly died on January 18, 1912, at the age of 70. He is buried at Maple Wood Cemetery in Reading, Michigan.
Kelly is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 678 credited to New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
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Timeline
- March 19, 1841Born in Groveland, Livingston County, New York
- March 26, 1865Act of valor — Waynesboro, VirginiaAge 24. Company G, 8th New York Cavalry
- March 26, 1865Medal of Honor presented
- January 18, 1912DiedAge 70.
- Resting placeMaple Wood CemeteryReading, Michigan
Biography
Daniel Armer Kelly (March 19, 1841 - January 18, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kelly received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kelly's medal was won for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Waynesboro, in Virginia on March 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865. Kelly was born in Groveland, New York. He joined the Army in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. Kelly was buried in Reading, Michigan.
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