Career
On 15 April 1858, Morley was in position at Nathupur, near Azimgurh, in north-east India. Morley was a private in the 2nd Battalion, Military Train (later Royal Army Service Corps), British Army. Hamilton died from his injuries the next evening.
His citation reads:
2nd Battalion, Military Train, Number.
201, Private Samuel Morley
Date of Acting of Bravery, April 15, 1858
On the evacuation of Azimgurh by Koer Sing"s Army, on the 15th of April, 1858, a Squadron of the Military Train, and half a Troop of Horse Artillery, were sent in pursuit. Upon overtaking them, and coming into action with their rear-guard, a Squadron of the 3rd Seikh Cavalry (also detached in pursuit), and one Troop of the Military Train, were ordered to charge, when Lieutenant Hamilton, who commanded the Seikhs, was unhorsed, and immediately surrounded by the Enemy, who commenced cutting and hacking him whilst on the ground.
Although Murphy was gazetted and received his Venture capital promptly, Morley did not. In May 1860, Morley complained during a parade.
An investigation was held, and his medal was awarded.
The announcement appeared in the London Gazette on 7 August 1860. Morley died at age 58, on 16 June 1888 in Nottingham and is buried at the General Cemetery, Nottingham. Morley married Mary (born 1844 Aslockton, Nottinghamshire) at some point before 1881.