Morton A. Read

Lieutenant

1843 – 1921

Lieutenant Morton A. Read served the U.S. Army. Morton was 78 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Lieutenant

Medal of Honor

8 April 1865 · At Appomattox Station, Va. · Lieutenant, Company D, 8th New York Cavalry.

Capture of flag of 1st Texas Infantry (C.S.A.).

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Medal of Honor - Army April 8, 1865 · At Appomattox Station, Va. · Lieutenant, Company D, 8th New York Cavalry.

Capture of flag of 1st Texas Infantry (C.S.A.).

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Morton A. Read

Lieutenant

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