Morgan D. Lane

Morgan D. Lane
Born 1844
Monroe, New York
Died July 19, 1892 (aged 47–48)
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1862 - 1865
Rank Sergeant (Cavalry)
Private (Signals)
Unit 5th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Signal Corps
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Morgan D. Lane (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

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • ""MORGAN D. LANE" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
  • "Morgan D. Lane". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
  • 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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