Hiram H. De Lavie
Sergeant Hiram H. De Lavie (also known as Hiram Adam Delavie or Adam Delavie) (1824 – 1902) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. De Lavie received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on 1 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.[1][2][3]
Hiram H. Delavie | |
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| Born | 1824 Stark County, Ohio |
| Died | 1902 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Buried | Saint Peters Cemetery |
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| Service/ |  |
| Rank | Sergeant |
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| Battles/wars | Battle of Five Forks |
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Biography
De Lavie was born in Stark County, Ohio in 1824. He enlisted into the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died in 1902 and his remains are interred at the Saint Peters Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
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References
- "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- "Hiram H. Delavie". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.
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