Years of service 1862 - 1865 Name John Delaney | Died April 4, 1915 Rank Second lieutenant | |
Born April 22, 1848Ireland ( 1848-04-22 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars | ||
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.
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Biography
Delaney was born in Co Galway, Ireland 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. Delaney died on 4 April 1915 and his remains are interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
Medal of Honor citation
Sprang between the lines and brought out a wounded comrade about to be burned in the brush.
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