John C. Delaney facts for kids

Quick facts for kids John C. Delaney
Born	(1848-04-22)April 22, 1848 Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Died	April 4, 1915(1915-04-04) (aged 66) Washington, D.C.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	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.

Biography

Delaney was born in Co 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. Delaney died on 4 April 1915 and his remains are interred at Arlington National Cemetery.