Captain Dayton P. Clarke (December 15, 1840 to November 10, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Clarke received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in Virginia on 12 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 30 June 1892.

Biography

Dayton Perry Clarke (sometimes spelled Clark) was born in Hermon, New York on 15 December 1840. He enlisted into the 2nd Vermont. He died on 10 November 1915 and his remains are interred at Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier.

Medal of Honor citation

References

1840 births 1915 deaths People of New York (state) in the American Civil War People of Vermont in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor Burials at Green Mount Cemetery (Montpelier, Vermont) {{AmericanCivilWar-bio-stub

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

See also

References