John C. Delaney

John C. Delaney
Born (1848-04-22)April 22, 1848
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Died April 4, 1915(1915-04-04) (aged 66)
Washington, D.C.
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1862 - 1865
Rank 2nd Lieutenant
Unit Company I, 107th Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Hatcher's Run
Awards Medal of Honor

John Carroll Delaney (April 22, 1848 – April 4, 1915) was a soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Delaney received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Battle of Hatcher's Run in Virginia on 6 February 1865. He was honored with the award on 29 August 1894.[1][2]

Biography

Delaney was born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania on 22 April 1848. He joined the Army in March 1862. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in May 1865, and mustered out with his regiment in July. [3] Delaney died on 4 April 1915 and his remains are interred at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]

Medal of Honor citation

Sprang between the lines and brought out a wounded comrade about to be burned in the brush.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "John Carroll Delaney". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  3. ↑ Regimental roster
  4. ↑ John Carroll Delaney at Find a Grave
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