Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Lewis Morgan
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
4th Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 12, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag from the enemy's works.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Delaware County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: Yes
- Presentation Date & Details: December 6, 1864
By Major General George G. Meade, at a review of the 2nd Army Corps Headquarters, Peebles' House, near Petersburg, Va.
- Born: 1836, Delaware County, OH, United States
- Died: October 27, 1864, Hatchers Run, VA, United States
- Buried: Poplar Grove National Cemetery (VA-3142), Petersburg, VA, United States