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Daniel Armer Kelly
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| Born | March 19, 1841 Groveland, New York |
| Died | January 18, 1912 (aged 70) |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company G, 8th New York Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Waynesboro American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Daniel Armer Kelly (born March 19, 1841 – died January 18, 1912) was an American soldier. He bravely fought in the American Civil War. Kelly earned the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for bravery a soldier can receive in the United States.
He received this special medal for his amazing courage during the Battle of Waynesboro. This important battle happened in Virginia on March 2, 1865. Daniel Armer Kelly was given his award on March 26, 1865.
Who Was Daniel Armer Kelly?
Daniel Armer Kelly was born in Groveland, New York. He decided to join the Army in August 1862. He served until June 1865, when his group of soldiers finished their service. After his life of bravery, Kelly was buried in Reading, Michigan.
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