Leverett M. Kelley
American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient (1841–1924)
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Leverett M. Kelley (1841–1924) was an American soldier and member of the 36th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment who fought in the American Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for forcing the surrender of a Confederate Captain at the Battle of Missionary Ridge.[1][2][3]
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| Born | 1841 |
| Died | 1924 |
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Branch | Union Army |
Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 36th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Conflicts | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
He was a companion of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
After the war, he was a resident of Kane County, Illinois. He died in Washington, D.C., and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[4]
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