John Duffey AKA John Duffy-New Bedford, MA
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 38.574 W 070° 56.526
19T E 338260 N 4611950
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Ashepoo River, SC on May 24,, 1864.
His military last name was spelled Duffey. His burial last name was Duffy. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, MA in Section I, Lot 21.
Waymark Code: WMYYX6
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2018
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He was born on March 7, 1836 in New Bedford, MA and died on August 21, 1923 in New Bedford, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DUFFEY, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry
• Place and date: At Ashepoo River, S.C., 24 May 1864
• Date of issue: 21 January 1897
Citation: Volunteered as a member of a boatcrew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry assisted in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to a heavy fire from a Confederate battery.
Armed Service: Army
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