Thomas Kelly (Medal of Honor, 1864) explained
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.
Biography
Kelly was born in Ireland in 1837. He served as private in Company A of the 6th New York Volunteer Cavalry. He earned his medal in action at Front Royal, Virginia on August 16, 1864. His medal was issued on August 26, 1864. 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.
See also
References
Sources
- Book: Phisterer, Frederick . Frederick Phisterer . In the State in 1861 - Ninth Regiment of Cavalry . J. B. Lyon Company, State Printers . New York in the War of Rebellion, 1861-1865 . 1 . 3rd . 1912 . Albany, NY . 846-866 . en . July 11, 2024 . registration . 14013311 . 1359922 . PDF . 2027/chi.66317239?urlappend=%3Bseq=870%3Bownerid=13510798903261654-874 .
- Web site: Thomas Kelly . Congressional Medal of Honor Society . 2022 . . November 20, 2024.
- Web site: Thomas Kelly . Hall of Valor: Medal of Honor, Silver Star, U.S. Military Awards . November 5, 2024 . . November 20, 2024.
- Web site: Thomas Kelly . National Medal of Honor Museum . May 25, 2022 . . November 20, 2024.
