David L. Cockley-Shelby, OH
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 52.380 W 082° 39.906
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Waynesboro, GA on December 4, 1864. He is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Shelby, OH in a mausoleum in Section H, Lot 25.
Waymark Code: WMYVD9
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2018
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He was born on June 8, 1843 in Lexington, OH and died on December 26, 1901 in Shelby, OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: COCKLEY, DAVID L.
• Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company L, 10th Ohio Cavalry
• Place and date: At Waynesboro, Ga., 4 December 1864
• Date of issue: 2 August 1897
Citation: 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.
Armed Service: Army
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