U.S. Army
Cockley, David L.ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany L, 10th Ohio Cavalry
HometownLexington, Ohio
Citation
While acting as aide-de-camp to a general officer, he 3 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.
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