John Duffey | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 17, 1836 New Bedford, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 21, 1923 (aged 87) New Bedford, Massachusetts |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1863 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company B, 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
John Duffey (March 17, 1836 – August 21, 1923) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Duffey received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Ashepoo River in South Carolina on 24 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 21 January 1897.[1][2]
- ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ "John Duffey". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.