David Dickie
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For the merchant, ship owner and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada, see David M. Dickie.
David Dickie (July 13, 1841 – August 26, 1904) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863. His surname is sometimes spelled Dickey.
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Born | (1841-07-13)July 13, 1841 Scotland |
Died | August 26, 1904(1904-08-26) (aged 63) Illinois |
Place of burial | Gillespie City Cemetery, Gillespie, Illinois |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
Rank | Sergeant |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War • Siege of Vicksburg |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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Dickie joined the 97th Illinois Infantry in August 1862, and was mustered out in July 1865.[1]