John Carroll Delaney (April 22, 1848 – April 4, 1915) was a soldier who fought in the

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. Delaney received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the

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, for his actions during the

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in Virginia on 6 February 1865. He was honored with the award on 29 August 1894.

Biography

Delaney was born in County Galway, Ireland, on 22 April 1848. He joined the Army in March 1862. He was commissioned as a

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in May 1865, and mustered out with his regiment in July. Delaney died on 4 April 1915 and his remains are interred at

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Medal of Honor citation

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Delaney, John C. 1848 births 1915 deaths People of Pennsylvania in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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