Morton A. Read (c. 1843 – 10 July 1921) was a first lieutenant in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. On 8 April 1865, during the Battle of Appomattox Station, Read captured the flag of the 1st Texas Infantry of the Confederate Army. He was issued the Medal of Honor on 3 May 1865.[1]
First Lieutenant Morton. A. Read | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1843 Brockport, New York |
| Died | 10 July 1921 Danville, Illinois |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Service | Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company D, 8th New York Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Appomattox Station |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Personal life
editRead was born in Brockport, Monroe County, New York in about 1843. He married Eugenia Smith Read (1850–1945) and had one son, Edward D. Reed (1872–1947). He died on 10 July 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, and is buried in Danville National Cemetery.
Military service
editRead entered service in Brockport and served with Company D of the 8th New York Cavalry Regiment. On 8 April 1865, during the Battle of Appomattox Station, Read captured the flag of the 1st Texas Infantry of the Confederate Army.[1][2][3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Morton Read – Recipient". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ "Page 198 Medal of Honor Recipients, 1863–2013". Fold3. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ "Morton A. Read | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
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