Leverett M. Kelley
American soldier
About Leverett M. Kelley
Lived 1841 – 1924 (aged 82–83). Leverett M. Kelley was an American.
Leverett M. Kelley (1841–1924) was an American soldier and member of the 36th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment who fought in the American Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for forcing the surrender of a Confederate Captain at the Battle of Missionary Ridge.
He was a companion of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
After the war, he was a resident of Kane County, Illinois. He died in Washington, D.C., and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leverett M. Kelley?
American soldier
When was Leverett M. Kelley born?
Leverett M. Kelley was born in 1841 in Schenectady.
When did Leverett M. Kelley die?
Leverett M. Kelley died on 9 April 1924.
What nationality was Leverett M. Kelley?
Leverett M. Kelley was American.
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