U.S. Army
Morton A. Read
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany D, 8th New York Cavalry
BirthplaceBrockport, New York
Citation
Capture of flag of 1st Texas Infantry (C.S.A.).
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