Morgan D. Lane

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

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.

Medal of Honor citation

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

  • List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
  • Biography portal
  • American Civil War portal

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • "Morgan D. Lane". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.

External links

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


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