Dayton P. Clarke

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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.[1][2]

Born(1840-12-15)December 15, 1840
DiedNovember 10, 1915(1915-11-10) (aged 74)
Buried
Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier, Vermont
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Dayton P. Clarke
From 1905's Richard Clarke of Rowley, Massachusetts, and his descendants in the line of Timothy Clark of Rockingham, Vt. 1638-1904
Born(1840-12-15)December 15, 1840
DiedNovember 10, 1915(1915-11-10) (aged 74)
Buried
Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier, Vermont
Allegiance United States of America
Branch
 United States Army
Rank
Captain
UnitVermont 2nd Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry - Company F
Awards Medal of Honor
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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.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Distinguished conduct in a desperate hand-to-hand fight while commanding the regiment.[1][2]

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