Richard Boury
Richard Boury | |
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Sergeant Richard Boury | |
| Born | June 15, 1830 Monroe County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | July 5, 1914 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 1st Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry - Company C |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Sergeant Richard Boury (June 15, 1830 to July 5, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Boury received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action in Charlottesville, Virginia on 5 March 1865. He was honored with the award on 26 March 1865.