Joseph Keele
{{Short description|Irish-American soldier (1840–1906)}}
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Joseph Keele (August 1, 1840 - October 16, 1906) was an Irish born soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions during the American Civil War.
Biography
Keele was born in Ireland on August 1, 1840.{{Cite web|title=Joseph Keele {{!}} U.S. Civil War {{!}} U.S. Army {{!}} Medal of Honor Recipient|url=https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/joseph-keele|access-date=2022-01-19|website=Congressional Medal of Honor Society|language=en}} He moved to America sometime between his birth and the start of the American Civil War. He served as a sergeant major in the 182nd New York Volunteer Infantry. He earned his medal in action at Battle of North Anna, Virginia on May 23, 1864.{{Cite web|title=Joseph Keele - victoriacross|url=http://www.vconline.org.uk/joseph-keele/4593492992.html|access-date=2022-01-19|website=www.vconline.org.uk}} By the end of the war, Keele had obtained the rank of captain.{{Cite web|last=Isl|first=Thomas Matteo {{!}} For the Staten|last2=Advance|date=2011-05-29|title=Sons who earned Medal of Honor|url=https://www.silive.com/memories_column/2011/05/sons_who_earned_medal_of_honor.html|access-date=2022-01-19|website=silive|language=en}} His medal was issued on October 25, 1867.{{Cite web|title=Joseph Keele - Recipient -|url=http://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/2065|access-date=2022-01-19|website=valor.militarytimes.com|language=en}} Keele died in Jersey City, New Jersey on October 16, 1906. He is buried in Bayview Cemetery in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Medal of Honor citation
For extraordinary heroism on 23 May 1864, in action at North Anna River, Virginia. Voluntarily and at the risk of his life carried orders to the brigade commander, which resulted in saving the works his regiment was defending.
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Category:American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor