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 David L. Cockley Mausoleum - Shelby OH Posted by:  Don.Morfe
N 40° 52.380 W 082° 39.906
17T E 359691 N 4525993
David L. Cockley Mausoleum is in Shelby-Oakland Cemetery, Section H, Lot 25, 116 S. Gamble Street, Shelby OH 44875.
Waymark Code: WM19GAY
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 02/23/2024
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From Find A Grave website: "Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as Captain and commander of Company L, 10th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in action at Waynesboro, Georgia, in 1864. His citation reads "While acting as aide-de-camp to a general officer, he 3 times asked permission to join his regiment in a proposed charge upon the enemy, and in response to the last request, having obtained such permission, joined his regiment and fought bravely at its head throughout the action." ( visit link)
History:
From Wikipedia:
"First Lieutenant David L. Cockley (June 8, 1843 – December 26, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cockley received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Waynesboro in Georgia on 4 December 1864. He was honored with the award on 2 August 1897.
Cockley was born in Lexington, Ohio on 8 June 1843. He enlisted into the 10th Ohio Cavalry. He died on 26 December 1901 and his remains are interred at the Shelby-Oakland Cemetery in Shelby, Ohio."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_L._Cockley
Visiting Hours/Restrictions:
Sunrise to Sunset Daily
Address:
116 S. Gamble Street
Shelby-Oakland Cemetery
Shelby , OH United States
44875
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Post a minimum of at least one picture, Gps not required. Explain experience of visit.
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