Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
David L Cockley
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company L,
10th Ohio Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 4, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Waynesboro, Georgia, USA
Citation
While acting as aide-de-camp to a general officer, he three times asked permission to join his regiment in a proposed charge upon the enemy, and in response to the last request, having obtained such permission, joined his regiment and fought bravely at its head throughout the action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 2, 1897
- Born: June 8, 1843, Lexington, Richland County, OH, United States
- Died: December 26, 1901
- Buried: Oakland Cemetery (MH) H-25), Shelby, OH, United States