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Daniel Armer Kelly
Born (1841-03-19)March 19, 1841
Groveland, New York
Died January 18, 1912(1912-01-18) (aged 70)
Buried
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1862 - 1865
Rank Quartermaster Sergeant
Unit New York (state) Company G, 8th New York Cavalry
Battles/wars Battle of Waynesboro
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Daniel Armer Kelly (March 19, 1841 - January 18, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kelly received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kelly's medal was won for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Waynesboro, in Virginia on March 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865.

Kelly was born in Groveland, New York. He joined the Army in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. Kelly was buried in Reading, Michigan.

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