John C. Delaney
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BornApril 22, 1848
County Galway, Ireland
County Galway, Ireland
DiedApril 4, 1915 (aged 66)
Washington, D.C., US
Washington, D.C., US
AllegianceUnited States of America
John C. Delaney | |
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| Born | April 22, 1848 County Galway, Ireland |
| Died | April 4, 1915 (aged 66) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit |  107th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company I |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Hatcher's Run |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
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.[1][2]
Delaney was born in County 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. [3] Delaney died on 4 April 1915 and his remains are interred at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]
