Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Delano Morey
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
82d Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 8, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: McDowell, Virginia, USA
Citation
After the charge of the command had been repulsed, he rushed forward alone with an empty gun and captured two of the enemy's sharpshooters.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 14, 1893
- Born: July 14, 1845, Licking County, OH, United States
- Died: April 24, 1911, Kenton, OH, United States
- Buried: Grove Cemetery (MH), Kenton, OH, United States
- Location of Medal: Hardin County Historical Museums, Kenton, OH