Daniel Armer Kelly (March 19, 1841 - January 18, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the

American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), the latter formed by states th ...

. Kelly received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...

. Kelly's medal was won for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Waynesboro, in

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on March 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865. Kelly was born in Groveland, New York. He joined the Army in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.Regimental Roster
/ref> Kelly was buried in Reading, Michigan.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kelly, Daniel 1841 births 1912 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor People from Groveland, New York People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients

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