Richard H. Morgan-New Market, IA
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 40° 43.314 W 094° 55.422
15T E 337531 N 4509665
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Columbus, GA on April 16, 1865. He is buried in Memory Cemetery, New Market, IA.
Waymark Code: WMZTVZ
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2019
Views: 0
He was born on April 2, 1840 in Dubois County, IN and died on December 17, 1916 in New Market, IA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MORGAN, RICHARD H.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 4th Iowa Cavalry
• Place and date: At Columbus, Ga., 16 April 1865
• Entered service at: Taylor, Freemont County, Iowa
• Date of issue: 17 June 1865
Citation: Capture of flag inside the enemy's works, contesting for its possession with its bearer.
Armed Service: Army
|
Visit Instructions:
To properly log your find, post a photograph of the medal recipient's grave marker. Do not place anything on the grave when taking the photo. If you have more information about the recipient please include it in your log.