Dennis W. Hickey
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BornSeptember 20, 1844
Troy, New York
Troy, New York
DiedOctober 26, 1908 (aged 64)
Buried
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaDennis W. Hickey | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 20, 1844 Troy, New York |
| Died | October 26, 1908 (aged 64) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company E, 2nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Dennis William Hickey (September 20, 1844 - October 26, 1908) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.[1]
Hickey was born in Troy, New York on September 20, 1844. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, for extraordinary heroism shown on June 29, 1864, while serving as a Sergeant with Company E, 2nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, at Stony Creek Bridge, Virginia. His Medal of Honor was issued on April 18, 1891.[2]
Hickey died at the age of 64, on and was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Newburgh, New York.
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