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After his Civil War service, in 1870 Mr. Dunlavy enrolled in Keokuk Medical College. After graduation he spent 32 years practicing medicine at Stiles in Davis County, Iowa

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    3d Iowa Cavalry

    Action Date:

    October 25, 1864

    Date of Issue: April 4, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private James Dunlavy, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 25 October 1864, while serving with Company D, 3d Iowa Cavalry, in action at Osage, Kansas, for gallantry in capturing General Marmaduke.