Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Richard H Morgan
Details
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
4th Iowa Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 16, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Columbus, Georgia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag inside the enemy's works, contesting for its possession with its bearer.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Taylor, Freemont County, Iowa
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 17, 1865
- Born: April 2, 1840, Dubois County, IN, United States
- Died: December 19, 1915, Omaha, NE, United States
- Buried: Memory Cemetery (MH), New Market, IA, United States