Thomas Kelly (Medal of Honor, 1864)

Thomas Kelly (c. 1837 - ?) was an Irish born recipient of the Medal of Honor and soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War.^[1]

Biography

Kelly was born in Ireland in 1837.^[2] He served as private in Company A of the 6th New York Volunteer Cavalry.^[2] He earned his medal in action at Front Royal, Virginia on August 16, 1864.^[3] His medal was issued on August 26, 1864.^[4] His date of death and burial location is unknown.

Medal of Honor Citation

For extraordinary heroism on 16 August 1864, in action at Front Royal, Virginia, for capture of flag.^[4]

See also

• Biography portal
• American Civil War portal

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G-L