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Headstone of Dennis T. Kirby
Headstone of Dennis T. Kirby
U.S. Army · United States United States

Dennis T. Kirby

1835 – 1922
Medal of Honor - Army
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

Dennis T. Kirby served the U.S. Army. Dennis was 86 years old.

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Headstone Front of Dennis T. Kirby. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Front of Dennis T. Kirby. Arlington National Cemetery.
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Medal of Honor Recipient Dennis T. Kirby
Medal of Honor Recipient Dennis T. Kirby
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
22 May 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Major, 8th Missouri Infantry.

Seized the colors when the color bearer was killed and bore them himself in the assault.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army May 22, 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Major, 8th Missouri Infantry.
Seized the colors when the color bearer was killed and bore them himself in the assault.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 1
Grave 334-ES
In Our Keeping
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Last updated September 20, 2026

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Medal of Honor - Army

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