John Duffey (soldier)

John Duffey
Born(1836-03-17)March 17, 1836
New Bedford, Massachusetts
DiedAugust 21, 1923(1923-08-21) (aged 87)
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Years of service1863 - 1865
RankPrivate
Unit Company B, 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Awards Medal of Honor

John Duffey (March 17, 1836 August 21, 1923) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Duffey received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Ashepoo River in South Carolina on 24 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 21 January 1897.