William D. Dickey
William D. Dickey | |
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Born | January 11, 1845 |
Died | May 14, 1924 79) | (aged
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862 - 1863, 1864 - 1865 |
Rank |
Major Brevet Colonel |
Unit | 15th New York Heavy Artillery |
Battles/wars | Second Battle of Petersburg |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Donaldson Dickey (January 11, 1845 - May 14, 1924) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography
Dickey was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in November 1862, and assigned to the 168th New York Infantry.[1] He regiment mustered out with the 168th in October 1863, and joined the 15th New York Heavy Artillery as a Captain in February 1864. He was promoted to Major in May 1865, and mustered out with the 15th in August 1865.[2] Dickey received the Medal of Honor on June 10, 1896, for his actions at the Second Battle of Petersburg.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Refused to leave the field, remaining in command after being wounded by a piece of shell, and led his command in the assault on the enemy's works on the following day.[3]
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