John Duffey (soldier) explained

John Duffey
Birth Date:17 March 1836
Birth Place:New Bedford, Massachusetts
Death Place:New Bedford, Massachusetts
Placeofburial:Oak Grove Cemetery (New Bedford, Massachusetts)
Serviceyears:1863 - 1865
Rank:Private
Unit: Company B, 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Awards: Medal of Honor

John Duffey (March 17, 1836  - August 21, 1923) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Duffey received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Ashepoo River in South Carolina on 24 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 21 January 1897.[1] [2]

Biography

Duffey was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on 17 March 1836. He joined the Army from New Bedford in December 1863, and mustered out with his regiment in November 1865.[3] Duffey died on 21 August 1923 and his remains are interred at Oak Grove Cemetery in New Bedford, Massachusetts.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients . 7 December 2013.
  2. Web site: John Duffey . 7 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131213091327/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1723 . 13 December 2013 . live .
  3. https://archive.org/stream/massachusettssol61931mass#page/430/mode/2up Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
  4. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8197553 Find a Grave