James Dunlavy

Private James Dunlavy (February 4, 1844 to March 6, 1923) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dunlavy received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for capturing Maj. Gen. John S. Marmaduke at the Battle of Mine Creek on 25 October 1864. He was honored with the award on 4 April 1865.[1][2][3]

James Dunlavy
Born(1844-02-04)February 4, 1844
Decatur County, Indiana
DiedMarch 6, 1923(1923-03-06) (aged 79)
Maramec, Oklahoma
Buried
IOOF Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1863 - 1865
RankPrivate
Unit 3rd Iowa Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Dunlavy was born the first of two children in Decatur County, Indiana on 4 February 1844. His father was Harvey Howard Dunlavy 1817-1875. His Mother was Martha Ann Armour Rose Dunlavy 1822-1878. He joined the 3rd Iowa Cavalry in November 1863.[4] Though he still had 8 months to serve when he captured Marmaduke in October 25, 1864, as a reward he was given a furlough for the remainder of his service commitment.[5] He was mustered out with his regiment in August 1865.[4] He died on 6 March 1923 and his remains are interred at the IOOF Cemetery in Maramec, Oklahoma. He received his Medal of Honor on April 4, 1865.He became a doctor after the Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation

Gallantry in capturing Gen. Marmaduke.[1][2]

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See also

References
  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. "James Dunlavy". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  4. Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes
  5. Foote, Shelby (1986). The Civil War: A Narrative. 3. New York: Vintage Books. pp. 583–4.
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