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Cecil Clay Military person

Cecil Clay (February 13, 1842 – September 23, 1903) was captain of Company K in the 58th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He performed gallantly while wounded, earning the Medal of Honor for his actions during the assault and capture of Fort Harrison, Virginia in the Confederate defenses of Richmond, Virginia on September 29, 1864. He was later chief clerk of the United States Department of Justice.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 13, 1842
Birth place	Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Date of death	September 23, 1903
Place of death	Washington D.C.
Resting place	Brevet (military) , Arlington National Cemetery

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