About Denis Buckley
Lived 1844 – 1864 (aged 19–20). Denis Buckley was a Canadian military personnel.
Denis (or Dennis) Buckley (c. 1844 – July 20, 1864) was a Canadian-born soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Buckley received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Peachtree Creek in Georgia on July 20, 1864. He was honored with the award on April 7, 1865.
Biography
Buckley was born in Canada in about 1844. He joined the 136th New York Volunteer Infantry from Avon, New York on August 12, 1862. Buckley was killed in action on July 20, 1864, at the Battle of Peachtree Creek, and his remains are interred at the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia.
Medal of Honor citation
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Denis Buckley?
1844-1864 Medal of Honor recipient
When was Denis Buckley born?
Denis Buckley was born in 1844 in Lindsay.
When did Denis Buckley die?
Denis Buckley died on 20 July 1864 in Georgia.
What was Denis Buckley's occupation?
Denis Buckley was a military personnel.
What nationality was Denis Buckley?
Denis Buckley was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Denis Buckley (Medal of Honor)
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