Morgan D. Lane

Summary

Morgan D. Lane (c. 1844 – July 19, 1892) was a Chief Bugler in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

Morgan D. Lane
Bornc. 1844
Monroe, New York
DiedJuly 19, 1892 (aged 47–48)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1862 - 1865
RankSergeant (Cavalry)
Private (Signals)
UnitMichigan5th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
United States Signal Corps
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation edit

Rank and organization: Private, Signal Corps, U.S. Army. Place and date: Near Jetersville, Va., April 6, 1865. Entered service at: Allegany Mich. Birth: Monroe, N.Y. Date of issue: March 16, 1866.

Citation:

Capture of flag of gunboat Nansemond.

See also edit

References edit

  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • ""MORGAN D. LANE" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
  • "Morgan D. Lane". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.

External links edit

  • US Army Signal Corps Website
  • "Morgan D. Lane". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-04-25.