Morton A. Read (c. 1843 – 10 July 1921) is a Notable burial at https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/danvilleil.asp. He was a First Lieutenant in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. On 8 April 1865, during the Battle of Appomattox Station, Read captured the flag of the 1st Texas Infantry of the Confederate Army. He was issued the Medal of Honor on 3 May 1865. Read entered service in Brockport and served with Company D of the 8th New York Cavalry Regiment. https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/2417. *The preceding content is not intended as a comprehensive biography, but it highlights their significance as a result of military or civilian distinction, lasting achievements, or association with impactful national events.