Name Dennis Kirby Died April 18, 1922 | ||
Born September 15, 1835Niagara Falls, New York ( 1835-09-15 ) Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States ArmyUnion Army Unit 8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Battles/wars American Civil WarSiege of Vicksburg Battles and wars | ||
Dennis Thomas Kirby (September 15, 1835 - April 18, 1922) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Kirby was born in Niagara Falls, New York, and entered service at St. Louis, in Missouri. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, for extraordinary heroism during the Siege of Vicksburg, while serving as a major of the 8th Missouri Infantry. His Medal of Honor was issued on January 31, 1894.
Kirby died on April 18, 1922 and was buried at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia.
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major Dennis Thomas Kirby, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 22 May 1863, while serving with 8th Missouri Infantry, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Major Kirby seized the colors when the Color Bearer was killed and bore them himself in the assault.