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. 


MORTON A READ

Service

CIVIL WAR

MEDAL OF HONOR

CAVALRY,

LIEUT

Resting Place

Mementos

Tributes

Word Cloud

Biography

Milestones

Mementos

Historical Documents

Veteran programs and services

More VA resources

Get VA updates

In crisis? Get help now

Contact us