John Duffey (March 17, 1836 – August 21, 1923) 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 ...
. Duffey received the 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. ...
, for his action at Ashepoo River in South Carolina on 24 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 21 January 1897.
Biography
Duffey was born in
New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford (Massachusett language, Massachusett: ) is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Bristol County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Acushnet River in what is known as the South Coast (Massachusetts), South Coast region. Up throug ...
on 17 March 1836. He joined the Army from New Bedford in December 1863, and mustered out with his regiment in November 1865. Duffey died on 21 August 1923 and his remains are interred at
Oak Grove Cemetery in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Find a Grave
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Medal of Honor citation
See also
* List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F
References
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1836 births
1923 deaths
People of Massachusetts in the American Civil War
Union Army officers
United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor