Daniel Kelly (Medal of Honor)
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Daniel Armer Kelly | |
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| Born | March 19, 1841 |
| Died | January 18, 1912 (aged 70) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Service years | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company G, 8th New York Cavalry |
| Conflicts | Battle of Waynesboro American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Daniel Armer Kelly (March 19, 1841 - January 18, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kelly received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Kelly's medal was won for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Waynesboro, in Virginia on March 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865.[2]
Kelly was born in Groveland, New York. He joined the Army in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.[3] Kelly was buried in Reading, Michigan.[1]