Leverett Mansfield Kelley-Arlington, VA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Missionary Ridge, TN on November 25, 1863. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 2, Site 3756.
Waymark Code: WMZCPN
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2018
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He was born on September 28, 1841 in Schenectady, NY and died on April 9, 1924 in Washington D.C. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KELLEY, LEVERETT M.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 36th Illinois Infantry
• Place and date: At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863
• Entered service at: Rutland, Ill.
• Date of issue: 4 April 1900
Citation: Sprang over the works just captured from the enemy, and calling upon his comrades to follow, rushed forward in the face of a deadly fire and was among the first over the works on the summit, where he compelled the surrender of a Confederate officer and received his sword
Armed Service: Army
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