Buried at IOOF Cemetery Awards Medal of Honor Name James Dunlavy | Rank Private Years of service 1863 - 1865 | |
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Born February 4, 1844
Decatur County, Indiana ( 1844-02-04 ) Allegiance United States of America Died March 6, 1923, Maramec, Oklahoma, United States Unit 3rd Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
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.
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Biography
Dunlavy was born in Decatur County, Indiana on 4 February 1844. He joined the 3rd Iowa Cavalry in November 1863. Though he still had 8 months to serve when he captured Marmaduke in October 1864, as a reward he was given a furlough for the remainder of his service commitment. He was mustered out with his regiment in August 1865. He died on 6 March 1923 and his remains are interred at the IOOF Cemetery in Maramec, Oklahoma.
Medal of Honor citation
Gallantry in capturing Gen. Marmaduke.