List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F

This is a complete alphabetical list (A to L) of Medal of Honor recipients during the Civil War. Many of the awards during the Civil War were for capturing or saving regimental flags. During the Civil War, regimental flags served as the rallying point for the unit, and guided the unit's movements. Loss of the flag could greatly disrupt a unit, and could have a greater effect than the death of the commanding officer.

Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk. The rank indicated is the individual's rank at the time of their Medal of Honor action.

A

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
James F. Adams	Army	Private	Nineveh, Va.	12 Nov 1864	Capture of State flag of 14th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.)
John G. B. Adams	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	13 Dec 1862	Seized the 2 colors from the hands of a corporal and a lieutenant as they fell mortally wounded, and with a color in each hand advanced across the field to a point where the regiment was reformed on those colors.
Michael Aheam	Navy	Paymaster's Steward	aboard the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	19 Jun 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
Frederick Alber	Army	Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Bravely rescued Lt. Charles H. Todd of his regiment who had been captured by a party of Confederates by shooting down one, knocking over another with the butt of his musket, and taking them both prisoners.
Christian Albert	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.
Abner P. Allen	Army	Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
James Allen	Army	Private	Battle of South Mountain, Md.	14 Sep 1862	Single-handed and slightly wounded he accosted a squad of 14 Confederate soldiers bearing the colors of the 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Nathaniel M. Allen	Army	Corporal	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	When his regiment was falling back, this soldier, bearing the national color, returned in the face of the enemy's fire, pulled the regimental flag from under the body of its bearer, who had fallen, saved the flag from capture, and brought both colors off the field.
Adelbert Ames	Army	First Lieutenant	First Battle of Bull Run, Va.	21 Jul 1861	Artillery commander who stayed with his battery despite grave wounds.
Robert W. Ammerman	Army	Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Capture of battle flag of 8th North Carolina (C.S.A.), being one of the foremost in the assault.
Bruce Anderson	Army	Private	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.	15 Jan 1865	Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading.
Charles W. Anderson	Army	Private	Battle of Waynesboro, Va.	2 Mar 1865	Capture of unknown Confederate flag.
Everett W. Anderson	Army	Sergeant	Crosbys Creek, Tenn.	14 Jan 1864	Captured, single-handed, Confederate Brig. Gen. Robert B. Vance during a charge upon the enemy.
Frederick C. Anderson	Army	Private	Battle of Globe Tavern, Va.	21 Aug 1864	Capture of battle flag of 27th South Carolina (C.S.A.) and the color bearer.
Marion T. Anderson	Army	Captain	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	16 Dec 1864	Led his regiment over 5 lines of the enemy's works, where he fell, severely wounded.
Peter Anderson	Army	Private	Battle of Bentonville, N.C.	19 Mar 1865	Entirely unassisted, brought from the field an abandoned piece of artillery and saved the gun from falling into the hands of the enemy.
Robert Anderson	Navy	Quartermaster	aboard the USS Crusader and USS Keokuk	Army	Served on board the U.S.S. Crusader and the Keokuk during various actions of those vessels.
Thomas Anderson	Army	Corporal	Battle of Appomattox Station, Va.	8 Apr 1865	Capture of Confederate flag.
John Angling	Navy	Cabin Boy	aboard the USS Pontoosuc	24 Dec 1864 to 22 Jan 1865	Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865.
Andrew O. Apple	Army	Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
William H. Appleton	Army	First Lieutenant	Second Battle of Petersburg, Va. and Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	15 Jun 1864 and 29 Sep 1864	The first man of the Eighteenth Corps to enter the enemy's works at Petersburg, Va., 15 June 1864. Valiant service in a desperate assault at New Market Heights, Va., inspiring the Union troops by his example of steady courage.
James W. Archer	Army	First Lieutenant and Adjutant	Second Battle of Corinth, Miss.	4 Oct 1862	Voluntarily took command of another regiment, with the consent of one or more of his seniors, who were present, rallied the command and led it in the assault.
Lester Archer	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.
William Archinal	Army	Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party"
Clinton L. Armstrong	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party"
Abraham K. Arnold	Army	Captain	Davenport Bridge, Va.	10 May 1864	By a gallant charge against a superior force of the enemy, extricated his command from a perilous position in which it had been ordered.
Matthew Arther	Navy	Signal Quartermaster	aboard USS Carondelet, Battle of Fort Henry and Battle of Fort Donelson	6 and 14 Feb 1862	For valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly
Charles Asten	Navy	Quarter Gunner	aboard the USS Signal, Red River Campaign	5 May 1864	Although on the sick list, Q.G. Asten courageously carried out his duties during the entire engagement.
Thomas E. Atkinson	Navy	Yeoman	aboard the USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864; commended for coolness and energy in supplying the rifle ammunition, which was under his sole charge, in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning of 5 August 1864.
James Avery	Navy	Seaman	USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	Braved galling enemy fire to aid the rescue of USS Tecumseh crewmen
William B. Avery	Army	Lieutenant	Battle of Tranter's Creek, N.C.	5 Jun 1862	Handled his battery with greatest coolness amidst the hottest fire.
David Ayers	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
John G. K. Ayers	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

B

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
William J. Babcock	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Planted the flag upon the parapet while the enemy still occupied the line; was the first of his regiment to enter the works.
Elijah W. Bacon	Army	Private	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	3 Jul 1863	Capture of flag of 16th North Carolina regiment (C.S.A.).
Absalom Baird	Army	Brigadier General	Battle of Jonesborough, Ga.	1 Sep 1864	Led a detached brigade charge
Charles Baker	Navy	Quarter Gunner	USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	Braved galling enemy fire to aid the rescue of USS Tecumseh crewmen
Charles H. Baldwin	Navy	Coal Heaver	aboard the USS Wyalusing in the Roanoke River	25 May 1864	for his participation in a plan to destroy the rebel ram CSS Albemarle
Frank D. Baldwin	Army	Captain	Peach Tree Creek, Ga.	12 Jul 1864	For capturing two enemy officers. Later awarded a second Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars.
Frederick Ballen	Army	Private	Vicksburg, Miss.	3 May 1863	Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.
George L. Banks	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	As color bearer, led his regiment in the assault, and, though wounded, carried the flag forward to the enemy's works, where he was again wounded. In a brigade of 8 regiments this flag was the first planted on the parapet.
James A. Barber	Army	Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party, and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
Nathaniel C. Barker	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Six color bearers of the regiment having been killed, he voluntarily took both flags of the regiment and carried them through the remainder of the battle.
William H. Barnes	Army	Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Among the first to enter the enemy's works; although wounded.
Henry A. Barnum	Army	Colonel	Third Battle of Chattanooga, Tenn.	23 Nov 1863	Although suffering severely from wounds, he led his regiment, inciting the men to greater action by word and example until again severely wounded.
James Barnum	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. New Ironsides	Various December 1864	Barnum served on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and on 13, 14, and 15 January 1865 and was commended for highly meritorious conduct during this period.
Charles L. Barrell	Army	First Lieutenant	near Camden, S.C.	Apr 1865	Hazardous service in marching through the enemy's country to bring relief to his command.
Jesse T. Barrick	Army	Corporal	near Duck River, Tenn.	26 May-2 Jun 1863	While on a scout captured single-handed 2 desperate Confederate guerrilla officers who were together and well armed at the time.
William H. Barringer	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.
Augustus Barry	Army	Sergeant Major	Unknown	1863-65	Gallantry in various actions during the rebellion.
Gurdon H. Barter	Navy	Landsman	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.	15 Jan 1865	On board the U.S.S. Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
Thomas Barton	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Hunchback	3 October 1862	On board the U.S.S. Hunchback in the attack on Franklin, Va., 3 October 1862. When an ignited shell, with cartridge attached, fell out of the howitzer upon the deck, S/man Barton promptly seized a pail of water and threw it upon the missile, thereby preventing it from exploding.
David L. Bass	Navy	Seaman	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.	15 Jan 1865	On board the U.S.S. Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
Richard N. Batchelder	Army	Lieutenant Colonel and Chief Quartermaster	Between Catlett and Fairfax Stations, Va.	13-15 Oct 1863	Being ordered to move his trains by a continuous day-and-night march, and without the usual military escort, armed his teamsters and personally commanded them, successfully fighting against heavy odds and bringing his trains through without the loss of a wagon.
Delavan Bates	Army	Colonel	Cemetery Hill, Va.	30 Jul 1864	Gallantry in action where he fell, shot through the face, at the head of his regiment.
Norman F. Bates	Army	Sergeant	Columbus, Ga.	16 Apr 1865	Capture of flag and bearer.
Philip Baybutt	Army	Private	Luray, Va.	24 Sep 1864	Capture of flag.
Philip Bazaar	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.	15 Jan 1865	On board the U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865.
Alexander M. Beatty	Army	Captain	Battle of Cold Harbor, Va.	5 Jun 1864	Removed, under a hot fire, a wounded member of his command to a place of safety.
Powhatan Beaty	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Took command of his company, all the officers having been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it.
Jean J. Beaufort	Army	Corporal	At Port Hudson, La	about 20 May 1863	Volunteered to go within the enemy's lines and at the head of a party of 8 destroyed a signal station, thereby greatly aiding in the operations against Port Hudson that immediately followed.
Eugene B. Beaumont	Army	Major and Assistant Adjutant General	Harpeth River, Tenn. and Battle of Selma, Ala.	17 Dec 1864 and 2 Apr 1865	Obtained permission from the corps commander to advance upon the enemy's position with the 4th U.S. Cavalry, of which he was a lieutenant; led an attack upon a battery, dispersed the enemy, and captured the guns. At Selma, Ala., charged, at the head of his regiment, into the second and last line of the enemy's works.
Edward J. Bebb	Army	Private	Columbus, Ga.	16 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
Wallace A. Beckwith	Army	Private	Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	13 Dec 1862	Gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, serving with great heroism until the termination of the engagement.
Richard Beddows	Army	Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	18 May 1864	Brought his guidon off in safety under a heavy fire of musketry after he had lost it by his horse becoming furious from the bursting of a shell.
William S. Beebe	Army	First Lieutenant	Cane River Crossing, La.	23 Apr 1864	Voluntarily led a successful assault on a fortified position.
John P. Beech	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Voluntarily assisted in working the guns of a battery, all the members of which had been killed or wounded.
Terrence Begley	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Cold Harbor, Va.	3 Jun 1864	Shot a Confederate color bearer, rushed forward and seized his colors, and although exposed to heavy fire, regained the lines in safety.
Thomas Belcher	Army	Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Took a guidon from the hands of the bearer, mortally wounded, and advanced with it nearer to the battery than any other man.
George Bell	Navy	Captain of the Afterguard		7 November 1861	Although severely wounded in the encounter, he displayed extraordinary courage under the most painful and trying circumstances.
James B. Bell	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	Though severely wounded, was first of his regiment on the summit of the ridge, planted his colors inside the enemy's works, and did not leave the field until after he had been wounded 5 times.
George G. Benedict	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	3 Jul 1863	Passed through a murderous fire of grape and canister in delivering orders and re-formed the crowded lines.
John F. Benjamin	Army	Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of battle flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Samuel N. Benjamin	Army	First Lieutenant	From Bull Run to Spotsylvania, Va.	Jul 1861 to May 1864	Particularly distinguished services as an artillery officer.
Orren Bennett	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
Orson W. Bennett	Army	First Lieutenant	Honey Hill, S.C.	30 Nov 1864	After several unsuccessful efforts to recover 3 pieces of abandoned artillery, this officer gallantly led a small force fully 100 yards in advance of the Union lines and brought in the guns, preventing their capture.
William Bensinger	Army	Private	Great Locomotive Chase, Ga.	Apr 1862	Second person to receive Medal Of Honor
William H. H. Benyaurd	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Five Forks, Va.	1 Apr 1865	With one companion, voluntarily advanced in a reconnaissance beyond the skirmishers, where he was exposed to imminent peril; also, in the same battle, rode to the front with the commanding general to encourage wavering troops to resume the advance, which they did successfully.
Asa Betham	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Pontoosuc	24 December 1864, to 22 January 1865	Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864, to 22 January 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully during this period, Betham was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
Charles M. Betts	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Greensboro, N.C.	19 Apr 1865	With a force of but 75 men, while on a scouting expedition, by a judicious disposition of his men, surprised and captured an entire battalion of the enemy's cavalry.
Hillary Beyer	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	After his command had been forced to fall back, remained alone on the line of battle, caring for his wounded comrades and carrying one of them to a place of safety.
Charles J. Bibber	Navy	Gunner's Mate	U.S.S. Agawam	23 December 1864	Bibber served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher 23 December 1864.
Henry H. Bickford	Army	Corporal	Battle of Waynesboro, Va.	2 Mar 1865	Recapture of flag.
John F. Bickford	Navy	Captain of the Top	Cherbourg, France	19 June 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
Matthew Bickford	Army	Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.
Charles Bieger	Army	Private	Ivy Farm, Miss.	22 Feb 1864	Voluntarily risked his life by taking a horse, under heavy fire, beyond the line of battle for the rescue of his captain, whose horse had been killed in a charge and who was surrounded by the enemy's skirmishers.
Richard Binder	Marine Corps	Sergeant	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.	15 Jan 1865	Despite heavy return fire by the enemy and the explosion of the 100-pounder Parrott rifle which killed 8 men and wounded 12 more, Sgt. Binder, as captain of a gun, performed his duties with skill and courage during the first 2 days of battle.
Henry H. Bingham	Army	Captain	Battle of the Wilderness, Va.	6 May 1864	Rallied and led into action a portion of the troops who had given way under fierce assaults by the enemy.
Horatio L. Birdsall	Army	Sergeant	Columbus, Ga.	16 Apr 1865	Capture of flag and bearer.
Francis A. Bishop	Army	Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Capture of flag
John C. Black	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Prairie Grove, Ark.	7 Dec 1862	Brother of William P. Black, one of 5 pairs of brothers to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
William P. Black	Army	Captain	Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark.	7 Mar 1862	Brother of John C. Black, one of 5 pairs of brothers to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Wilmon W. Blackmar	Army	Lieutenant	Battle of Five Forks, Va.	1 Apr 1865	At a critical stage of the battle, without orders, led a successful advance upon the enemy.
William R. D. Blackwood	Army	Surgeon	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field while under a heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished gallantry.
William Blagheen	Navy	Ship's Cook	U.S.S. Brooklyn	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
Robert M. Blair	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. Pontoosuc	24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865	Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865.
Robert Blake	Navy	Contraband			Escaped slave. First African-American Medal of Honor recipient.
Thomas A. Blasdel	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.
Milton Blickensderfer	Army	Corporal	Petersburg, Va.	3 Apr 1865	Capture of flag
George N. Bliss	Army	Captain	Waynesboro, Va.	28 Sep 1864	While in command of the provost guard in the village, he saw the Union lines returning before the attack of a greatly superior force of the enemy, mustered his guard, and, without orders, joined in the defense and charged the enemy without support. He received three saber wounds, his horse was shot, and he was taken prisoner.
Zenas R. Bliss	Army	Colonel	Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	13 Dec 1862	This officer, to encourage his regimen; which had never before been in action, and which had been ordered to lie down to protect itself from the enemy's fire, arose to his feet, advanced in front of the line, and himself fired several shots at the enemy at short range, being fully exposed to their fire at the time
Welis H. Blodgett	Army	First Lieutenant	First Battle of Newtonia, Mo.	30 Sep 1862	With a single orderly, captured an armed picket of 8 men and marched them in prisoners.
Charles Blucher	Army	Corporal	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Planted first national colors on the fortifications.
John W. Blunt	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	19 Oct 1864	Voluntarily led a charge across a narrow bridge over the creek against the lines of the enemy.
Peter M. Boehm	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Dinwiddie Court House, Va.	31 Mar 1865	While acting as aide to General Custer, took a flag from the hands of color bearer, rode in front of a line that was being driven back and, under a heavy fire, rallied the men, re-formed the line, and repulsed the charge.
Frank Bois	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. Cincinnati	27 May 1863	Served as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863.
William Bond	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Cherbourg, France	19 June 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, Bond exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.
Henry G. Bonebrake	Army	Lieutenant	Battle of Five Forks, Va.	1 Apr 1865	As 1 of the first of Devin's Division to enter the works, he fought in a hand-to-hand struggle with a Confederate to capture his flag by superior physical strength.
Sylvester Bonnaffon, Jr.	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Va.	27 Oct 1864	Checked the rout and rallied the troops of his command in the face of a terrible fire of musketry; was severely wounded.
Robert Boody	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Williamsburg, Va. and Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	5 May 1862 and 2 May 1863	This soldier, at Williamsburg, Va., then a corporal, at great personal risk, voluntarily saved the lives of and brought from the battlefield 2 wounded comrades. A year later, at Chancellorsville, voluntarily, and at great personal risk, brought from the field of battle and saved the life of Capt. George B. Carse, Company C, 40th New York Volunteer Infantry.
Hugh P. Boon	Army	Captain	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag
Nicholas Boquet	Army	Private	Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.	10 Aug 1861	Voluntarily left the line of battle, and, exposing himself to imminent danger from a heavy fire of the enemy, assisted in capturing a riderless horse at large between the lines and hitching him to a disabled gun, saved the gun from capture.
Orlando Boss	Army	Corporal	Battle of Cold Harbor, Va.	3 Jun 1864	Rescued his lieutenant, who was lying between the lines mortally wounded; this under a heavy fire of the enemy.
John G. Bourke	Army	Private	Battle of Stones River, Tenn.	31 Dec 1862-1 Jan 1863	Gallantry in action.
Thomas Bourne	Navy	Seaman and Gun Captain	U.S.S. Varuna	24 April 1862	During this action at extremely close range while his ship was under furious fire and was twice rammed by the rebel ship Morgan, Bourne remained steadfast at his gun and was instrumental in inflicting damage on the enemy until the Varuna, badly damaged and forced to beach, was finally sunk.
Richard Boury	Army	Sergeant	Charlottesville, Va.	5 Mar 1865	Capture of flag
John W. Boutwell	Army	Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Brought off from the picket line, under heavy fire, a comrade who had been shot through both legs.
Chester B. Bowen	Army	Corporal	Battle of Opequon, Va.	19 Sep 1864	Capture of flag.
Emmer Bowen	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksbur	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party
Edward R. Bowman	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. Ticonderoga	13 January 1865 to 15 January 1865	On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher 13 to 15 January 1865.
Thomas J. Box	Army	Captain	Battle of Resaca, Ga.	14 May 1864	Capture of flag of the 38th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
Henry V. Boynton	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	Led his regiment in the face of a severe fire of the enemy; was severely wounded.
Amos Bradley	Navy	Landsman	U.S.S. Varuna	24 April 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Varuna in one of the most responsible positions, during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and while in action against the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862.
Charles Bradley	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. Louisville		Served on board the U.S.S. Louisville. Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Bradley consistently showed, "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."
Thomas W. Bradley	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	3 May 1863	Volunteered in response to a call and alone, in the face of a heavy fire of musketry and canister, went and procured ammunition for the use of his comrades.
James Brady	Army	Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Capture of flag
Joseph E. Brandle	Army	Private	Lenoire, Tenn.	16 Nov 1863	While color bearer of his regiment, having been twice wounded and the sight of one eye destroyed, still held to the colors until ordered to the rear by his regimental commander.
Felix Brannigan	Army	Private	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	2 May 1863	Volunteered on a dangerous service and brought in valuable information.
William Brant	Army	Lieutenant	Petersburg, Va.	3 Apr 1865	Capture of battle flag of 46th North Carolina (C.S.A.).
Edgar A. Bras	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Spanish Fort, Ala.	8 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
John Brazell	Navy	Quartermaster	Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Richmond in the action at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, where he was recommended for coolness and good conduct as a gun captain during that engagement which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the destruction of Fort Morgan. Brazell served gallantly throughout the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmettes, batteries below Vicksburg, and was present at the surrender of New Orleans while on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn.
John Breen	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Franklin, Va	3 October 1862	On board the U.S.S. Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Va., 3 October 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of his ship and blockades thwarting her progress, Breen remained at his post and performed his duties with skill and courage as the Commodore Perry fought a gallant battle to silence many rebel batteries as she steamed down the Blackwater River.
Christopher Brennan	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Mississippi	24 April 1862 to 25 April 1862	On board the U.S.S. Mississippi during attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and during the taking of New Orleans, 24-25 April 1862. Taking part in the actions which resulted in the damaging of the Mississippi and several casualties on it, Brennan showed skill and courage throughout the entire engagements which resulted in the taking of St. Philip and Jackson and in the surrender of New Orleans.
Lewis F. Brest	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
William J. Brewer	Army	Private	Appomattox campaign, Va.	4 Apr 1865	Capture of engineer flag, Army of Northern Virginia.
Charles Breyer	Army	Sergeant	First Battle of Rappahannock Station, Va.	23 Aug 1862	Voluntarily, and at great personal risk, picked up an unexploded shell and threw it away, thus doubtless saving the life of a comrade whose arm had been taken off by the same shell.
Elijah A. Briggs	Army	Corporal	Petersburg, Va.	3 Apr 1865	Capture of battle flag.
Andrew Bringle	Army	Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Charged the enemy and assisted Sgt. Norton in capturing a fieldpiece and 2 prisoners.
Andrew Brinn	Navy	Seaman	Port Hudson	14 March 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Mississippi during her abandonment and firing in the engagement at Port Hudson, 14 March 1863
August F. Bronner	Army	Private	Battle of White Oak Swamp, Va. and Battle of Malvern Hill, Va.	30 Jun 1862 and 1 Jul 1862	Continued to fight after being severely wounded.
James H. Bronson	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Took command of his company, all the officers having been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it.
John Brosnan	Army	Sergeant	Second Battle of Petersburg, Va.	17 Jun 1864	Rescued a wounded comrade who lay exposed to the enemy's fire, receiving a severe wound in the effort.
Charles W. Brouse	Army	Captain	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	To encourage his men whom he had ordered to lie down while under severe fire, and who were partially protected by slight earthworks, himself refused to lie down, but walked along the top of the works until he fell severely wounded.
Charles Brown	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Globe Tavern, Va.	19 Aug 1864	Capture of flag of 47th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Edward Brown, Jr.	Army	Corporal	Second Battle of Fredericksburg and Salem Heights, Va.	3-4 May 1863	Severely wounded while carrying the colors, he continued at his post, under fire, until ordered to the rear.
Henri Le Fevre Brown	Army	Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Va.	6 May 1864	Voluntarily and under a heavy fire from the enemy, 3 times crossed the field of battle with a load of ammunition in a blanket on his back, thus supplying the Federal forces, whose ammunition had nearly all been expended, and enabling them to hold their position until reinforcement arrived, when the enemy were driven from their position.
James Brown	Navy	Quartermaster	Fort De Russy	4 May 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Albatross during action against Fort De Russy in the Red River Area on 4 May 1863.
Jeremiah Z. Brown	Army	Captain	Petersburg, Va.	27 Oct 1864	With 100 selected volunteers, assaulted and captured the works of the enemy, together with a number of officers and men.
John Brown	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
John H. Brown	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	19 May 1863	Voluntarily carried a verbal message from Col. A. C. Parry to Gen. Hugh Ewing through a terrific fire and in plain view of the enemy.
John Harties Brown	Army	Captain	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	30 Nov 1864	Capture of flag.
*Morris Brown, Jr.	Army	Captain	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	3 Jul 1863	Capture of flag.
Robert Brown	Navy	Captain of the Top	Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond in action at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864.
Robert B. Brown	Army	Private	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	On board the U.S.S. Richmond in action at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864.
Uriah Brown	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Despite the death of his captain at his side during the assault he continued carrying his log to the defense ditch. While he was laying his log in place he was shot down and thrown into the water. Unmindful of his own wound he, despite the intense fire, dragged 5 of his comrades from the ditch, wherein they lay wounded, to a place of safety.
William H. Brown	Navy	Landsman	Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864.
Wilson Brown	Navy	Landsman	Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.	5 Aug 1864	On board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864.
Wilson W. Brown	Army	Private	Great Locomotive Chase, Ga.	Apr 1862	One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and tract between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Francis E. Brownell	Army	Private	Alexandria, Va.	24 May 1861	Killed the murderer of Colonel Ellsworth at the Marshall House Alexandria, Va. First Civil War deed to merit Medal of Honor.
William P. Brownell	Navy	Coxswain	Various	Various	Served as coxswain on board the U.S.S. Benton during the attack on Great Gulf Bay, 2 May 1863, and Vicksburg, 22 May 1863. Carrying out his duties with coolness and courage, Brownell served gallantly against the enemy as captain of a 9-inch gun in the attacks on Great Gulf and Vicksburg and as a member of the Battery Benton before Vicksburg.
Louis J. Bruner	Army	Private	Walkers Ford, Tenn.	2 Dec 1863	Voluntarily passed through the enemy's lines under fire and conveyed to a battalion, then in a perilous position and liable to capture, information which enabled it to reach a point of safety.
George W. Brush	Army	Lieutenant	Ashepoo River, S.C.	24 May 1864	Voluntarily commanded a boat crew, which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry succeeded in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to heavy fire from a Confederate battery.
Christopher C. Bruton	Army	Captain	Battle of Waynesboro, Va.	2 Mar 1865	Last name sometimes spelled "Braton"
Henry Brutsche	Navy	Landsman	Plymouth, N.C.	31 October 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, N.C., 31 October 1864.
Andrew S. Bryant	Army	Sergeant	New Bern, N.C.	23 May 1863	By his courage and judicious disposition of his guard of 16 men, stationed in a small earthwork at the head of the bridge, held in check and repulsed for a half hour a fierce attack of a strong force of the enemy, thus probably saving the city New Bern from capture.
*George A. Buchanan	Army	Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy's cannoneers from their guns; was mortally wounded.
F. Clarence Buck	Army	Corporal	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Although wounded, refused to leave the field until the fight closed.
James Buck	Navy	Quartermaster	New Orleans, LA	24 April 1962 to 25 April 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn in the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip and at the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862.
David E. Buckingham	Army	First Lieutenant	Rowanty Creek, Va.	5 Feb 1865	Swam the partly frozen creek, under fire, in the attempt to capture a crossing.
Abram J. Buckles	Army	Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Va.	5 May 1864	Though suffering from an open wound, carried the regimental colors until again wounded.
Denis Buckley	Army	Private	Battle of Peachtree Creek, Ga.	20 Jul 1864	Capture of flag of 31st Mississippi (C.S.A.).
John C. Buckley	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
John K. Bucklyn	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	3 May 1863	Though himself wounded, gallantly fought his section of the battery under a fierce fire from the enemy until his ammunition was all expended, many of the cannoneers and most of the horses killed or wounded, and the enemy within 25 yards of the guns, when, disabling one piece, he brought off the other in safety.
John E. Buffington	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Was the first enlisted man of the 3d Division to mount the parapet of the enemy's line.
Robert Buffum	Army	Private	Great Locomotive Chase, Ga.	Apr 1862	Third person to receive Medal Of Honor
Henry G. Buhrman	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
William Bumgarner	Army	Sergeant	Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1862	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
James H. Burbank	Army	Sergeant	Blackwater, near Franklin, Va.	3 Oct 1862	Gallantry in action while on detached service on board the gunboat Barney.
Joseph Burger	Army	Private	Nolensville, Tenn.	15 Feb 1863	Grandfather of former Chief Justice of the United States Warren Burger.
E. Michael Burk	Army	Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Capture of flag, seizing it as his regiment advanced over the enemy's works. He received a bullet wound in the chest while capturing flag.
Thomas Burk	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Wilderness	6 May 1864	At the risk of his own life went back while the rebels were still firing and, finding Col. Wheelock unable to move, alone and unaided, carried him off the field of battle.
Daniel W. Burke	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Shepherdstown, Va.	20 Sep 1862	Voluntarily attempted to spike a gun in the face of the enemy.
Thomas Burke	Army	Private	Hanover Courthouse, Va.	30 Jun 1863	Capture of battle flag.
James M. Burns	Army	Sergeant	Battle of New Market, Va.	15 May 1864	Under a heavy fire of musketry, rallied a few men to the support of the colors, in danger of capture and bore them to a place of safety. One of his comrades having been severely wounded in the effort, Sgt. Burns went back a hundred yards m the face of the enemy's fire and carried the wounded man from the field.
John M. Burns	Navy	Seaman	Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
William W. Burritt	Army	Private	Vicksburg, Miss.	27 Apr 1863	Voluntarily acted as a fireman on a steam tug which ran the blockade and passed the batteries under a heavy fire.
Albert Burton	Navy	Seaman	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.	15 Jan 1865	Served on board the U.S.S. Wabash in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
Daniel A. Butterfield	Army	Brigadier General	Battle of Gaines' Mill, Va.	27 Jun 1862	Took up the colors and rallied the troops while under fire.
Frank G. Butterfield	Army	First Lieutenant	Salem Heights, Va.	4 May 1863	Took command of the skirmish line and covered the movement of his regiment out of a precarious position.
George Butts	Navy	Gunner's Mate	U.S.S. Signal	5 May 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Although entered on the sick list, Butts courageously carried out his duties during the entire engagement.
James Byrnes	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. Louisville		Served on board the U.S.S. Louisville. Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Brynes consistently showed "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."

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Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
Abel G. Cadwallader	Army	Corporal	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Va.	6 Feb 1865	Gallantly planted the colors on the enemy's works in advance of the arrival of his regiment.
Luman L. Cadwell	Army	Sergeant	Alabama Bayou, La.	20 Sep 1864	Swam the bayou under fire of the enemy and captured and brought off a boat by means of which the command crossed and routed the enemy.
Daniel Caldwell	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Va.	6 Feb 1865	In a mounted charge, dashed into center of the enemy's line and captured the colors of the 33rd North Carolina Infantry.
Ivers S. Calkin	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of 18th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
John H. Callahan	Army	Private	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	9 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
Carlton N. Camp	Army	Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Brought off from the picket line, under heavy fire, a comrade who had been shot through both legs.
James A. Campbell	Army	Private	Woodstock, Va. and Amelia Courthouse, Va.	22 Jan 1865 and 5 Apr 1865	While his command was retreating before superior numbers at Woodstock, Va., he voluntarily rushed back with one companion and rescued his commanding officer, who had been unhorsed and left behind. At Amelia Courthouse captured 2 battle flags.
William Campbell	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Fort Fisher	Various	On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865.
William Campbell	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Charles E. Capehart	Army	Major	Monterey Mountain, Pa.	4 Jul 1863	While commanding the regiment, charged down the mountain side at midnight, in a heavy rain, upon the enemy's fleeing wagon train. Many wagons were captured and destroyed and many prisoners taken.
Henry Capehart	Army	Colonel	Greenbrier River, W. Va.	22 May 1864	Saved, under fire, the life of a drowning soldier.
Horace Capron, Jr.	Army	Sergeant	Chickahominy and Ashland, Va.	Jun 1862	Gallantry in action.
Hugh Carey	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	Captured the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), being twice wounded in the effort.
James L. Carey	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Appomattox Courthouse, Va.	9 Apr 1865	Daring bravery and urging the men forward in a charge.
Casper R. Carlisle	Army	Private	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	Saved a gun of his battery under heavy musketry fire, most of the horses being killed and the drivers wounded.
Warren Carman	Army	Private	Battle of Waynesboro, Va.	2 Mar 1865	Capture of flag and several prisoners.
Isaac H. Carmin	Army	Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Saved his regimental flag; also seized and threw a shell, with burning fuse, from among his comrades.
William H. Carney	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Fort Wagner, Morris Island, S.C.	18 Jul 1863	For carrying the regimental colors, portrayed in the film Glory.
Eugene A. Carr	Army	Colonel	Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark.	7 Mar 1862	Directed the deployment of his command and held his ground, under a brisk fire of shot and shell in which he was several times wounded.
Franklin Carr	Army	Corporal	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	16 Dec 1864	Recapture of U.S. guidon from a rebel battery.
William M. Carr	Navy	Master-at-Arms	Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
William J. Carson	Army	Musician	Battle of Chickamauga, Ga.	19 Sep 1863	At a critical stage in the battle when the 14th Corps lines were wavering and in disorder he on his own initiative bugled "to the colors" amid the 18th U.S. Infantry who formed by him, and held the enemy. Within a few minutes he repeated his action amid the wavering 2d Ohio Infantry. This bugling deceived the enemy who believed reinforcements had arrived. Thus, they delayed their attack.
Jacob Cart	Army	Private	Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	13 Dec 1862	Capture of flag of 19th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.), wresting it from the hands of the color bearer.
John J. Carter	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	While in command of a detached company, seeing his regiment thrown into confusion by a charge of the enemy, without orders made a countercharge upon the attacking column and checked the assault. Penetrated within the enemy's lines at night and obtained valuable information.
Joseph F. Carter	Army	Captain	Battle of Fort Stedman, Va.	25 Mar 1865	Captured the colors of the 51st Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). During the battle he was captured and escaped bringing a number of prisoners with him.
Orlando E. Caruana	Army	Private	Battle of New Bern, N.C. and Battle of South Mountain, Md.	14 Mar 1862 and 14 Sep 1862	At New Bern, N.C., brought off the wounded color sergeant and the colors under a heavy fire of the enemy. Was one of four soldiers who volunteered to determine the position of the enemy at South Mountain, Md. While so engaged was fired upon and his three companions killed, but he escaped and rejoined his command in safety.
David Casey	Army	Private	Battle of Cold Harbor, Va.	3 Jun 1864	Two color bearers having been shot dead one after the other, the last one far in advance of his regiment and close to the enemy's line, this soldier rushed forward, and, under a galling fire, after removing the dead body of the bearer therefrom, secured the flag and returned with it to the Union lines.
Henry Casey	Army	Private	Vicksburg, Miss.	22 Apr 1863	Voluntarily served as one of the crew of a transport that passed the forts under a heavy fire.
Michael Cassidy	Navy	Landsman	Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Isaac S. Catlin	Army	Colonel	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va.	30 Jul 1864	In a heroic effort to rally the disorganized troops was disabled by a severe wound. While being carried from the field he recovered somewhat and bravely started to return to his command, when he received a second wound, which necessitated amputation of his right leg.
Ovila Cayer	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Globe Tavern, Va.	19 Aug 1864	Commanded the regiment, all the officers being disabled.
Joshua L. Chamberlain	Army	Colonel	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	For action at Little Round Top, portrayed in the film Gettysburg.
Orville T. Chamberlain	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Chickamauga, Ga.	20 Sep 1863	While exposed to a galling fire, went in search of another regiment, found its location, procured ammunition from the men thereof, and returned with the ammunition to his own company.
Joseph B. Chambers	Army	Private	Petersburg, Va.	25 Mar 1865	Capture of colors of 1st Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Henry F. Chandler	Army	Sergeant	Second Battle of Petersburg, Va.	17 Jun 1864	Though seriously wounded in a bayonet charge and directed to go to the rear he declined to do so, but remained with his regiment and helped to carry the breastworks.
James B. Chandler	Navy	Coxswain	Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Stephen E. Chandler	Army	Quartermaster Sergeant	Amelia Springs, Va.	5 Apr 1865	Under severe fire of the enemy and of the troops in retreat, went between the lines to the assistance of a wounded and helpless comrade, and rescued him from death or capture.
Alaric B. Chapin	Army	Private	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.	15 Jan 1865	Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading.
John Chapman	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Captured the enemies flag at a battle in Sailors Creek Va
Louis G. Chaput	Navy	Landsman	U.S.S. Lackawana	6 April 1865	For actions aboard the U.S.S. Lackawana during the American Civil War
John F. Chase	Army	Private	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	3 May 1863	Nearly all the officers and men of the battery having been killed or wounded, this soldier with a comrade continued to fire his gun after the guns had ceased. The piece was then dragged off by the two, the horses having been shot, and its capture by the enemy was prevented.
Benjamin H. Child	Army	Corporal	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	Was wounded and taken to the rear insensible, but when partially recovered insisted on returning to the battery and resumed command of his piece, so remaining until the close of the battle.
William W. Chisman	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
James I. Christiancy	Army	First Lieutenant	Hawes Shops, Va.	28 May 1864	While acting as aide, voluntarily led a part of the line into the fight, and was twice wounded.
Samuel J. Churchill	Army	Corporal	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	15 Dec 1864	When the fire of the enemy's batteries compelled the men of his detachment for a short time to seek shelter, he stood manfully at his post and for some minutes worked his gun alone.
Clinton A. Cilley	Army	Captain	Battle of Chickamauga, Ga.	20 Sep 1863	For his actions as an officer in the Union Army
James T. Clancy	Army	Sergeant	Vaughn Road, Va.	1 Oct 1864	Shot the Confederate Gen. Dunovant dead during a charge, thus confusing the enemy and greatly aiding in his repulse.
Albert A. Clapp	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of battle flag of the 8th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).
Charles A. Clark	Army	Lieutenant and Adjutant	Brooks Ford, Va.	4 May 1863	Having voluntarily taken command of his regiment in the absence of its commander, at great personal risk and with remarkable presence of mind and fertility of resource led the command down an exceedingly precipitous embankment to the Rappahannock River and by his gallantry, coolness, and good judgment in the face of the enemy saved the command from capture or destruction.
Harrison Clark	Army	Corporal	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	Seized the colors and advanced with them after the color bearer had been shot
James G. Clark	Army	Private	Second Battle of Petersburg, Va.	18 Jun 1864	Distinguished bravery in action; was severely wounded
John W. Clark	Army	First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster	near Warrenton, Va.	28 Jul 1863	Defended the division train against a vastly superior force of the enemy; he was severely wounded, but remained in the saddle for 20 hours afterward until he had brought his train through in safety
William A. Clark	Army	Corporal	Nolensville, Tenn.	15 Feb 1863	Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train
Dayton P. Clarke	Army	Captain	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Distinguished conduct in a desperate hand-to-hand fight while commanding the regiment
Charles H. Clausen	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Although severely wounded, he led the regiment against the enemy, under a terrific fire, and saved a battery from capture
Cecil Clay	Army	Captain	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Led his regiment in the charge, carrying the colors of another regiment, and when severely wounded in the right arm, incurring loss of same, he shifted the colors to the left hand, which also became disabled by a gunshot wound
Charles F. Cleveland	Army	Private	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	Voluntarily took and carried the colors into action after the color bearer had been shot.
Robert T. Clifford	Navy	Master-at-Arms	U.S.S. Shokokon	22 August 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Shokokon at New Topsail Inlet off Wilmington, N.C., 22 August 1863.
John E. Clopp	Army	Private	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	3 Jul 1863	Capture of flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), wresting it from the color bearer
George W. Clute	Army	Corporal	Battle of Bentonville, N.C.	19 Mar 1865	In a charge, captured the flag of the 40th North Carolina (C.S.A.), the flag being taken in a personal encounter with an officer who carried and defended it.
Jefferson Coates	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	1 Jul 1863	Unsurpassed courage in battle, where he had both eyes shot out.
David L. Cockley	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Waynesboro, Ga.	4 Dec 1864	While acting as aide-de-camp to a general officer, he 3 times asked permission to join his regiment in a proposed charge upon the enemy, and in response to the last request, having obtained such permission, joined his regiment and fought bravely at its head throughout the action.
James Coey	Army	Major	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Va.	6 Feb 1865	Seized the regimental colors at a critical moment and by a prompt advance on the enemy caused the entire brigade to follow him; and, after being himself severely wounded, he caused himself to be lifted into the saddle and a second time rallied the line in an attempt to check the enemy.
Robert J. Coffey	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Salem Church, Va.	4 May 1863	Single-handedly captured 2 officers and 5 privates of the 8th Louisiana Regiment (C.S.A.).
Abraham Cohn	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of the Wilderness, Va. and Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va.	6 May 1864 and 30 Jul 1864	During Battle of the Wilderness rallied and formed, under heavy fire, disorganized and fleeing troops of different regiments. At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864, bravely and coolly carried orders to the advanced line under severe fire.
Patrick Colbert	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Commodore Hull	31 October 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Commodore Hull at the capture of Plymouth, 31 October 1864
Carlos W. Colby	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Gabriel Cole	Army	Corporal	Battle of Opequon, Va.	19 Sep 1864	Capture of flag, during which he was wounded in the leg
Harrison Collins	Army		Richland Creek, Tenn.	24 Dec 1864	Capture of flag of Chalmer's Division (C.S.A.).
Thomas D. Collins	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Resaca, Ga.	15 May 1864	Captured a regimental flag of the enemy.
Charles H. T. Collis	Army	Colonel	Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	13 Dec 1862	Gallantly led his regiment in battle at a critical moment.
Oliver Colwell	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	16 Dec 1864	Capture of enemy flag.
Hartwell B. Compson	Army	Major	Battle of Waynesboro, Va.	2 Mar 1865	Capture of flag belonging to Gen. Early's headquarters.
John W. Conaway	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Martin Conboy	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Williamsburg, Va.	5 May 1862	Took command of the company in action, the captain having been wounded, the other commissioned officers being absent, and handled it with skill and bravery.
James Congdon	Army	N/A	N/A	N/A	Service rendered under the name of James Madison.
Dennis Conlan	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Agawam	23 December 1864	Conlan served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
Trustrim Connell	Army	Corporal	Sailors Creek, Virginia	6 April 1865	Capture of enemy flag.
Richard Conner	Army	Private	Bull Run, Va.	30 Aug 1862	The flag of his regiment having been abandoned during retreat, he voluntarily returned with a single companion under a heavy fire and secured and brought off the flag, his companion being killed.
Thomas Connor	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S.S. Minnesota	15 January 1865	On board the U.S.S. Minnesota, in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
William C. Connor	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. Howquah	25 September 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Howquah on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner Lynx, off Wilmington, 25 September 1864. Performing his duty faithfully under the most trying circumstances, Connor stood firmly at his post in the midst of a crossfire from the rebel shore batteries and our own vessels.
James Connors	Army	Private	Fishers Hill, Va.	22 Sep 1864	Capture of enemy flag.
John Cook	Army	Bugler	Antietam Md.	17 Sep 1862	Volunteered at the age of 15 years to act as a cannoneer, and as such volunteer served a gun under a terrific fire of the enemy.
John H. Cook	Army	Sergeant	Pleasant Hill, La.	9 Apr 1864	During an attack by the enemy, voluntarily left the brigade quartermaster, with whom he had been detailed as a clerk, rejoined his command, and, acting as first lieutenant, led the line farther toward the charging enemy.
Walter H. Cooke	Army	Captain	Bull Run, Virginia	21 July 1861	Voluntarily served as an aide on the staff of Col. David Hunter and participated in the battle, his term of service having expired on the previous day.
John L. M. Cooper	Navy	Coxswain	aboard the USS Brooklyn in Mobile Bay	5 Aug 1864	1st award: Heroic conduct
John L. M. Cooper	Navy	Coxswain	Mobile Bay	26 Apr 1865	2nd award: Rescued a wounded comrade from a fire
Charles D. Copp	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	13 Dec 1862	Seized the regimental colors, the color bearer having been shot down, and, waving them, rallied the regiment under a heavy fire.
John Corcoran	Army	Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party, and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
Thomas E. Corcoran	Navy	Landsman	U.S.S. Cincinnati		Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking
George W. Corliss	Army	Captain	Cedar Mountain, Va.	9 Aug 1862	Seized a fallen flag of the regiment, the color bearer having been killed, carried it forward in the face of a severe fire, and though himself shot down and permanently disabled, planted the staff in the earth and kept the flag flying.
Stephen P. Corliss	Army	First Lieutenant	South Side Railroad, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Raised the fallen colors and, rushing forward in advance of the troops, placed them on the enemy's works.
Joseph K. Corson	Army	Assistant Surgeon	near Bristoe Station, Va.	14 Oct 1863	With one companion returned in the face of the enemy's heavy artillery fire and removed to a place of safety a severely wounded soldier who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.
Richard H. Cosgriff	Army	Private	Columbus, Ga.	16 Apr 1865	Capture of flag in a personal encounter with its bearer.
Thomas Cosgrove	Army	Private	Drurys Bluff, Va.	15 May 1864	Individually demanded and received the surrender of 7 armed Confederates concealed in a cellar, disarming and marching them in as prisoners of war.
Peter Cotton	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S.S. Baron De Kalb	23 December 1862 - 27 December 1862	Cotton served on board the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb in the Yazoo River expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862
John Coughlin	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Swifts Creek, Va.	9 May 1864	During a sudden night attack upon Burnham's Brigade, resulting in much confusion, this officer, without waiting for orders, led his regiment forward and interposed a line of battle between the advancing enemy and Hunt's Battery, repulsing the attack and saving the guns.
Robert M. Cox	Army	Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Bravely defended the colors planted on the outward parapet of Fort Hill.
John N. Coyne	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Williamsburg, Va.	5 May 1862	Capture of a flag after a severe hand-to-hand contest; was mentioned in orders for his gallantry.
William W. Cranston	Army	Private	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	2 May 1863	One of a party of 4 who voluntarily brought in a wounded Confederate officer from within the enemy's line in the face of a constant fire.
Alexander Crawford	Navy	Fireman	aboard the USS Wyalusing in the Roanoke River	25 May 1864	Volunteered for a mission to destroy the CSS Albemarle, evaded capture after mission failed.
John Creed	Army	Private	Fishers Hill, Va.	22 Sep 1864	Capture of the enemy flag.
Thomas Cripps	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. Richmond	5 August 1864	As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Cripps fought his gun with skill and courage throughout a furious 2-hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.
Henry H. Crocker	Army	Captain	Battle of Cedar Creek, Va.	19 Oct 1864	Voluntarily led a charge, which resulted in the capture of 14 prisoners and in which he himself was wounded.
Ulric L. Crocker	Army	Private	Battle of Cedar Creek, Va.	19 Oct 1864	Capture of flag of 18th Georgia (C.S.A.).
James E. Croft	Army	Private	Allatoona, Ga.	5 Oct 1864	Took the place of a gunner who had been shot down and inspired his comrades by his bravery and effective gunnery, which contributed largely to the defeat of the enemy.
Cornelius Cronin	Navy	Chief Quartermaster	U.S.S. Richmond	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond in action at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864
William H. H. Crosier	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Peachtree Creek, Ga.	20 Jul 1864	Severely wounded and ambushed by the enemy, he stripped the colors from the staff and brought them back into the line.
James E. Cross	Army	Corporal	Blackburns Ford, Va.	18 Jul 1861	With a companion, refused to retreat when the part of the regiment to which he was attached was driven back in disorder, but remained upon the skirmish line for some time thereafter, firing upon the enemy.
Michael Crowley	Army	Private	Battle of Waynesboro, Va.	2 Mar 1865	Capture of the enemy flag.
Thomas Cullen	Army	Corporal	Bristoe Station, Va.	14 Oct 1863	Capture of flag of 22d or 28th North Carolina (C.S.A.).
Amos J. Cummings	Army	Sergeant Major	Salem Heights, Va.	4 May 1863	Rendered great assistance in the heat of the action in rescuing a part of the field batteries from an extremely dangerous and exposed position.
James M. Cumpston	Army	Private	Shenandoah Valley Campaign	Aug to Nov 1864	Capture of the enemy flag
Francis M. Cunningham	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of battle flag of 12th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) in hand-to-hand battle while wounded.
James S. Cunningham	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Richard Curran	Army	Assistant Surgeon	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	Voluntarily exposed himself to great danger by going to the fighting line there succoring the wounded and helpless and conducting them to the field hospital.
John C. Curtis	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Baton Rouge, La.	5 Aug 1862	Voluntarily sought the line of battle and alone and unaided captured 2 prisoners, driving them before him to regimental headquarters at the point of the bayonet.
Josiah M. Curtis	Army	Second Lieutenant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Seized the colors of his regiment after 2 color bearers had fallen, bore them gallantly, and was among the first to gain a foothold, with his flag, inside the enemy's works.
Newton M. Curtis	Army	Brigadier General	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.	15 Jan 1865	The first man to pass through the stockade, he personally led each assault on the traverses and was 4 times wounded.
Thomas W. Custer	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Namozine Church, Va.	3 Apr 1865	1st award: Captured an enemy flag
Thomas W. Custer	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	2nd award: Captured two enemy flags
Byron M. Cutcheon	Army	Major	Horseshoe Bend, Ky.	10 May 1863	Distinguished gallantry in leading his regiment in a charge on a house occupied by the enemy.
James M. Cutts	Army	Captain	Battle of the Wilderness; Spotsylvania; Petersburg, Va.	1864	Gallantry in actions.

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Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
John S. Darrough	Army	Sergeant	Eastport, Miss.	10 Oct 1864	Saved the life of a captain
John A. Davidsizer	Army	Sergeant	Paines Crossroads, Va.	5 Apr 1865	Capture of flag
Andrew Davidson	Army	Assistant Surgeon	Vicksburg, Miss.	3 May 1863	Voluntarily attempted to run the enemy's batteries.
Andrew Davidson	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va.	30 Jul 1864	One of the first to enter the enemy's works, where, after his colonel, major, and one-third the company officers had fallen, he gallantly assisted in rallying and saving the remnant of the command.
Charles C. Davis	Army	Major	Shelbyville, Tenn.	27 Jun 1863	Led one of the most desperate and successful charges of the war.
Freeman Davis	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	This soldier, while his regiment was falling back, seeing the 2 color bearers shot down, under a severe fire and at imminent peril recovered both the flags and saved them from capture.
George E. Davis	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Monocacy Junction, Md.	9 Jul 1864	While in command of a small force, held the approaches to the 2 bridges against repeated assaults of superior numbers, thereby materially delaying Early's advance on Washington.
Harry Davis	Army	Private	Battle of Ezra Church, Atlanta, Ga.	28 Jul 1864	Capture of flag of 30th Louisiana Infantry (C.S.A.).
John Davis	Navy	Quarter Gunner	U.S.S. Valley City	10 February 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Valley City during action against rebel fort batteries and ships off Elizabeth City, N.C., on 10 February 1862
John Davis	Army	Private	Culloden, Ga.	Apr 1865	Capture of flag of Worrill Grays (C.S.A.).
Joseph Davis	Army	Corporal	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	30 Nov 1864	Capture of flag.
Martin K. Davis	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Samuel W. Davis	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S.S. Brooklyn	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864
Thomas Davis	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
Charles Day	Army	Private	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Va.	6 Feb 1865	Seized the colors of another regiment of the brigade, the regiment having been thrown into confusion and the color bearer killed, and bore said colors throughout the remainder of the engagement.
David F. Day	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Charles Deakin	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. Richmond	5 August 1864	As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Deakin fought his gun with skill and courage throughout a furious 2-hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan. He also participated in the actions at Forts Jackson and St. Philip.
John M. Deane	Army	Major	Battle of Fort Stedman, Va.	25 Mar 1865	This officer, observing an abandoned gun within Fort Haskell, called for volunteers, and under a heavy fire, worked the gun until the enemy's advancing line was routed.
Joseph H. De Castro	Army	Corporal	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	3 Jul 1863	Capture of flag of 19th Virginia regiment (C.S.A.).
Patrick De Lacey	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Va.	6 May 1864	Running ahead of the line, under a concentrated fire, he shot the color bearer of a Confederate regiment on the works, thus contributing to the success of the attack.
Frederick N. Deland	Army	Private	Siege of Port Hudson, La.	27 May 1863	Volunteered in response to a call and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, advanced and assisted in filling with fascines a ditch which presented a serious obstacle to the troops attempting to take the works of the enemy by assault.
John C. Delaney	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Va.	6 Feb 1865	Sprang between the lines and brought out a wounded comrade about to be burned in the brush.
Hiram H. De Lavie	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Five Forks, Va.	1 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
John Dempster	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. New Ironsides	various	Dempster served on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865
J. Henry Denig	Marine Corps	Sergeant	U.S.S. Brooklyn	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Lorenzo Denning	Navy	Landsman	U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	27 October 1864	Denning served on board the U.S. Picket Boat No. 1 in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate ram Albemarle which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her. The picket boat, equipped with a spar torpedo, succeeded in passing the enemy pickets within 20 yards without being discovered and then made for the Albemarle under a full head of steam. Immediately taken under fire by the ram, the small boat plunged on, jumped the log boom which encircled the target and exploded its torpedo under the port bow of the ram. The picket boat was destroyed by enemy fire and almost the entire crew taken prisoner or lost.
Richard Dennis	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. Brooklyn	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
William Densmore	Navy	Chief Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. Richmond	5 August 1864	As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Densmore fought his gun with skill and courage throughout a furious 2-hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.
Charles H. De Puy	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va.	30 Jul 1864	Being an old artillerist, aided General Bartlett in working the guns of the dismantled fort.
Richard W. De Witt	Army	Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of a "volunteer storming party."
Luigi P. di Cesnola	Army	Colonel	Battle of Aldie, Va.	17 Jun 1863	Was present, in arrest, when, seeing his regiment fall back, he rallied his men, accompanied them, without arms, in a second charge, and in recognition of his gallantry was released from arrest. He continued in the action at the head of his regiment until he was desperately wounded and taken prisoner.
William D. Dickey	Army	Captain	Second Battle of Petersburg, Va.	17 Jun 1864	Refused to leave the field, remaining in command after being wounded by a piece of shell, and led his command in the assault on the enemy's works on the following day.
David Dickie	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Bartholomew Diggins	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S.S. Hartford	5 August 1864	On board the flagship, U.S.S. Hartford, during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Hubert Dilger	Army	Captain	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	2 May 1863	Fought his guns until the enemy were upon him, then with one gun hauled in the road by hand he formed the rear guard and kept the enemy at bay by the rapidity of his fire and was the last man in the retreat.
Michael A. Dillon	Army	Private	Battle of Williamsburg, Va. and Battle of Oak Grove, Va.	5 May 1862 and 25 Jun 1862	Bravery in repulsing the enemy's charge on a battery, at Williamsburg, Va. At Oak Grove, Va., crawled outside the lines and brought in important information.
John Ditzenback	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S. Monitor Neosho	6 December 1864	Served on board the U.S. Monitor Neosho during the engagement with enemy batteries at Bells Mills, Cumberland River, near Nashville, Tenn., 6 December 1864
Warren C. Dockum	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of Savannah Guards (C.S.A.), after 2 other men had been killed in the effort.
Robert F. Dodd	Army	Private	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va.	30 Jul 1864	While acting as orderly, voluntarily assisted to carry off the wounded from the ground in front of the crater while exposed to a heavy fire.
Edward E. Dodds	Army	Sergeant	Ashbys Gap, Va.	19 Jul 1864	At great personal risk rescued his wounded captain and carried him from the field to a place of safety.
Charles W. Dolloff	Army	Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
John Donaldson	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Appomattox Courthouse, Va.	9 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of 4th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).
John Donnelly	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S.S. Metacomet	5 August 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Metacomet. As a member of the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the U.S. Monitor Tecumseh when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing the enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, Donnelly braved the enemy fire which was said by the admiral to be "one of the most galling" he had ever seen and aided in rescuing from death 10 of the crew of the Tecumseh, eliciting the admiration of both friend and foe.
Timothy Donoghue	Army	Private	Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	13 Dec 1862	Voluntarily carried a wounded officer off the field from between the lines; while doing this he was himself wounded.
Patrick Doody	Army	Corporal	Battle of Cold Harbor, Va.	7 Jun 1864	After making a successful personal reconnaissance, he gallantly led the skirmishers in a night attack, charging the enemy, and thus enabling the pioneers to put up works.
William Doolen	Navy	Coal Heaver	U.S.S. Richmond	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864
George H. Dore	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	3 Jul 1863	The colors being struck down by a shell as the enemy were charging, this soldier rushed out and seized it, exposing himself to the fire of both sides.
August Dorley	Army	Private	Mount Pleasant, Ala.	11 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
John Dorman	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Carondelet		Served on board the U.S.S. Carondelet in various actions of that vessel. Carrying out his duties courageously throughout the actions of the Carondelet, Dorman, although wounded several times invariably returned to duty and constantly presented an example of devotion to the flag.
Daniel A. Dorsey	Army	Corporal	Great Locomotive Chase, Ga.	Apr 1862	One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Decatur Dorsey	Army	Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va.	30 Jul 1864	For carrying the regimental colors while under fire.
Allan H. Dougall	Army	First Lieutenant and Adjutant	Battle of Bentonville, N.C.	19 Mar 1865	In the face of a galling fire from the enemy he voluntarily returned to where the color bearer had fallen wounded and saved the flag of his regiment from capture.
Michael Dougherty	Army	Private	Jefferson, Va.	12 Oct 1863	At the head of a detachment of his company dashed across an open field, exposed to a deadly fire from the enemy, and succeeded in dislodging them from an unoccupied house, which he and his comrades defended for several hours against repeated attacks, thus preventing the enemy from flanking the position of the Union forces.
Patrick Dougherty	Navy	Landsman	U.S.S. Lackawanna		As a landsman on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna, Dougherty acted gallantly without orders when the powder box at his gun was disabled under the heavy enemy fire, and maintained a supply of powder throughout the prolonged action. Dougherty also aided in the attacks on Fort Morgan and in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee.
George P. Dow	Army	Sergeant	near Richmond, Va.	Oct 1864	Gallantry while in command of his company during a reconnaissance toward Richmond
Henry Dow	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. Cincinnati	27 May 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863.
William Downey	Army	Private	Ashepoo River, S.C.	24 May 1864	Volunteered as a member of a boatcrew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry assisted in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to a heavy fire from a Confederate battery.
Henry W. Downs	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Opequon, Va.	19 Sep 1864	With one comrade, voluntarily crossed an open field, exposed to a raking fire, and returned with a supply of ammunition, successfully repeating the attempt a short time thereafter.
James M. Drake	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Port Walthall Junction, Va.	6 May 1864	Commanded the skirmish line in the advance and held his position all day and during the night.
James Drury	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road, Va.	23 Jun 1864	Saved the colors of his regiment when it was surrounded by a much larger force of the enemy and after the greater part of the regiment had been killed or captured.
John Duffey	Army	Private	Ashepoo River, S.C.	24 May 1864	Volunteered as a member of a boatcrew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry assisted in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to a heavy fire from a Confederate battery.
Adam Duncan	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. Richmond	5 August 1864	As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Duncan fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the prolonged battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the successful attacks carried out on Fort Morgan.
James K. L. Duncan	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S.S. Fort Hindman	2 March 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Fort Hindman during the engagement near Harrisonburg, La., 2 March 1864
James Dunlavy	Army	Private	Osage, Kans.	25 Oct 1864	Gallantry in capturing Gen. Marmaduke
William Dunn	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. Monadnock	various	On board the U.S.S. Monadnock in action during several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865.
James Dunne	Army	Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
Richard D. Dunphy	Navy	Coal Heaver	U.S.S. Hartford	5 August 1864	On board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. With his ship under terrific enemy shellfire, Dunphy performed his duties with skill and courage throughout this fierce engagement which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee.
Henry A. du Pont	Army	Captain	Battle of Cedar Creek, Va.	19 Oct 1864	By his distinguished gallantry, and voluntary exposure to the enemy's fire at a critical moment, when the Union line had been broken, encouraged his men to stand to their guns, checked the advance of the enemy, and brought off most of his pieces.
James R. Durham	Army	Second Lieutenant	Winchester, Va.	14 Jun 1863	Led his command over the stone wall, where he was wounded.
John S. Durham	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Perryville, Ky.	8 Oct 1862	Seized the flag of his regiment when the color sergeant was shot and advanced with the flag midway between the lines, amid a shower of shot, shell, and bullets, until stopped by his commanding officer.

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Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
John N. Eckes	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Samuel E. Eddy	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Saved the life of the adjutant of his regiment by voluntarily going beyond the line and there killing one of the enemy then in the act of firing upon the wounded officer. Was assailed by several of the enemy, run through the body with a bayonet, and pinned to the ground, but while so. situated he shot and killed his assailant.
Nathan H. Edgerton	Army	First Lieutenant and Adjutant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Took up the flag after 3 color bearers had been shot down and bore it forward, though himself wounded.
David Edwards	Army	Private	Battle of Five Forks, Va.	1 Apr 1865	Capture of the enemy flag.
John Edwards	Navy	Captain of the Top	U.S.S. Lackawanna	5 August 1864	As second captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Wounded when an enemy shell struck, Edwards refused to go below for aid and, as heavy return fire continued to strike his vessel, took the place of the first captain and carried out his duties during the prolonged action which resulted in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.
William Elise	Army	First Sergeant	Ark.	14 Jan 1865	Remained at his post after receiving three wounds, and only retired, by his commanding officer's orders, after being wounded the fourth time.
James M. Elision	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Carried the colors in advance of his regiment and was shot down while attempting to plant them on the enemy's works.
Alexander Elliott	Army	Sergeant	Paines Crossroads, Va.	5 Apr 1865	Capture of the enemy flag.
Russell C. Elliott	Army	Sergeant	Natchitoches, La.	19 Apr 1864	Seeing a Confederate officer in advance of his command, charged on him alone and unaided and captured him.
Horace Ellis	Army	Private	Battle of Globe Tavern, Va.	21 Aug 1864	Capture of flag of 16th Mississippi (C.S.A.).
Thomas F. Ellsworth	Army	Captain	Honey Hill, S.C.	30 Nov 1864	Under a heavy fire carried his wounded commanding officer from the field
Andrew H. Embler	Army	Captain	Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Va.	27 Oct 1864	Charged at the head of 2 regiments, which drove the enemy's main body, gained the crest of the hill near the Burgess house and forced a barricade on the Boydton road.
Richard Enderlin	Army	Musician	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	1-3 Jul 1863	Voluntarily took a rifle and served as a soldier in the ranks during the first and second days of the battle. Voluntarily and at his own imminent peril went into the enemy's lines at night and, under a sharp fire, rescued a wounded comrade.
James E. Engle	Army	Sergeant	Bermuda Hundred Campaign, Va.	18 May 1864	Responded to a call for volunteers to carry ammunition to the regiment on the picket line and under a heavy fire from the enemy assisted in carrying a box of ammunition to the front and remained to distribute the same.
Edmund English	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Va.	6 May 1864	During a rout and while under orders to retreat seized the colors, rallied the men, and drove the enemy back.
Thomas English	Navy	Signal Quartermaster	U.S.S. New Iron sides	various	English served on board the U.S.S. New Iron sides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865.
Charles D. Ennis	Army	Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
John P. Erickson	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	U.S.S. Pontoosuc	various	Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864, to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Erickson was so severely wounded in the assault upon Fort Fisher that he was sent to the hospital at Portsmouth, Va. Erickson was recommended for his gallantry, skill, and coolness in action while under the fire of the enemy.
Lewellyn G. Estes	Army	Captain and Assistant Adjutant General	Flint River, Ga.	30 Aug 1864	Voluntarily led troops in a charge over a burning bridge.
Coron D. Evans	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of 26th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Ira H. Evans	Army	Captain	Hatchers Run, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Voluntarily passed between the lines, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and obtained important information.
James R. Evans	Army	Private	Battle of the Wilderness, Va.	5 May 1864	Went out in front of the line under a fierce fire and, in the face of the rapidly advancing enemy, rescued the regimental flag with which the color bearer had fallen.
Thomas Evans	Army	Private	Battle of Piedmont, Va.	5 Jun 1864	Capture of flag of 45th Virginia (C.S.A.).
Adelbert Everson	Army	Private	Battle of Five Forks, Va.	1 Apr 1865	Capture of the enemy flag.
John C. Ewing	Army	Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Captured the enemey flag.

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Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
John A. Falconer	Army	Corporal	Fort Sanders, Siege of Knoxville, Tenn.	20 Nov 1863	Conducted the "burning party" of his regiment at the time a charge was made on the enemy's picket line, and burned the house which had sheltered the enemy's sharpshooters, thus insuring success to a hazardous enterprise.
Charles S. Fall	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Was one of the first to mount the Confederate works, where he bayoneted two of the enemy and captured a Confederate flag, but threw it away to continue the pursuit of the enemy.
Thomas T. Fallon	Army	Private	Battle of Williamsburg, Va., Battle of Seven Pines, Va., and Big Shanty, Ga.	5 May 1862, 30-31 May 1862 and 14-15 Jun 1864	At Williamsburg, Va., assisted in driving rebel skirmishers to their main line. Participated in action, at Fair Oaks, Va., though excused from duty because of disability. In a charge with his company at Big Shanty, Ga., was the first man on the enemy's works.
*Benjamin F. Falls	Army	Color Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	3 Jul 1863	Capture of flag
Nicholas Fanning	Army	Private	Battle of Selma, Ala.	2 Apr 1865	Capture of silk Confederate States flag and 2 staff officers.
William Farley	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. Marblehead	25 December 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Behaving in a gallant manner, Farley animated his men and kept up a rapid and effective fire on the enemy throughout the engagement which resulted in the enemy's abandonment of his positions, leaving a caisson and 1 gun behind
Herbert E. Farnsworth	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Trevilian Station, Va.	11 Jun 1864	Voluntarily carried a message which stopped the firing of a Union battery into his regiment, in which service he crossed a ridge in plain view and swept by the fire of both armies.
John M. Farquhar	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Stones River, Tenn.	31 Dec 1862	When a break occurred on the extreme right wing of the Army of the Cumberland, this soldier rallied fugitives from other commands, and deployed his own regiment, thereby checking the Confederate advance until a new line was established.
Edward Farrell	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. Owasco	24 April 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Owasco during the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862.
Charles H. Fasnacht	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Capture of flag of 2nd Louisiana Tigers (C.S.A.) in a hand-to-hand contest.
John B. Fassett	Army	Captain	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	While acting as an aide, voluntarily led a regiment to the relief of a battery and recaptured its guns from the enemy.
Albert E. Fernald	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Five Forks, Va.	1 Apr 1865	During a rush at the enemy, Lt. Fernald seized, during a scuffle, the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
John H. Ferrell	Navy	Civilian pilot	U.S. Monitor Neosho	6 December 1864	Served on board the U.S. Monitor Neosho during the engagement with enemy batteries at Bells Mills, Cumberland River, near Nashville, Tenn., 6 December 1864.
Daniel T. Ferrier	Army	Sergeant	Varnells Station, Ga.	9 May 1864	While his regiment was retreating, voluntarily gave up his horse to his brigade commander who had been unhorsed and was in danger of capture, thereby enabling him to rejoin and rally the disorganized troops. Sgt. Ferrier himself was captured and confined in Confederate prisons, from which he escaped and, after great hardship, rejoined the Union lines.
Eugene W. Ferris	Army	First Lieutenant and Adjutant	Berryville, Va.	1 Apr 1865	Accompanied only by an orderly, outside the lines of the Army, he gallantly resisted an attack of 5 of Mosby's cavalry, mortally wounded the leader of the party, seized his horse and pistols, wounded 3 more, and, though wounded himself, escaped.
Frank Fesq	Army	Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of 18th North Carolina (C.S.A.) within the enemy's works.
Henry S. Finkenbiner	Army	Private	Dingles Mill, South Carolina	9 April 1865	While on the advance skirmish line and within direct and close fire of the enemy's artillery, crossed the mill race on a burning bridge and ascertained the enemy's position.
John H. Fisher	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Joseph Fisher	Army	Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Carried the colors 50 yards in advance of his regiment, and after being painfully wounded attempted to crawl into the enemy's works in an endeavor to plant his flag thereon.
Thomas Fitzpatrick	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Hartford	5 August 1864	As captain of the No. 1 gun on board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford, during action against rebel gunboats, the ram Tennessee and Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Augustin Flanagan	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Gallantry in the charge on the enemy's works: rushing forward with the colors and calling upon the men to follow him; was severely wounded.
James Flannigan	Army	Private	Nolensville, Tenn.	15 Feb 1863	Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
Christian A. Fleetwood	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Seized the regimental colors and led the regiment after 2 color bearers had been shot down.
Thomas Flood	Navy	Pilot	U.S.S. Pensacola	24 April 1862 and 25 April 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Pensacola in the attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and at the taking of new Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862.
Christopher Flynn	Army	Corporal	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	3 Jul 1863	Capture of flag of 52d North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).
James E. Flynn	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Joseph L. Follett	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Island Number Ten, New Madrid, Mo. and Battle of Stones River, Tenn.	3 Mar 1862 and 31 Dec 1862	At New Madrid, Mo., remained on duty though severely wounded. While procuring ammunition from the supply train at Stone River, Tenn., was captured, but made his escape, secured the ammunition, and in less than an hour from the time of his capture had the batteries supplied.
Manning F. Force	Army	Brigadier General	Battle of Atlanta, Ga.	22 Jul 1864	Charged upon the enemy's works, and after their capture defended his position against assaults of the enemy until he was severely wounded.
George W. Ford	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
Alexander A. Forman	Army	Corporal	Battle of Seven Pines, Va.	31 May 1862	Although wounded, he continued fighting until, fainting from loss of blood, he was carried off the field.
Frederick W. Fout	Army	Second Lieutenant	near Harpers Ferry, W. Va.	15 Sep 1862	Voluntarily gathered the men of the battery together, remanned the guns, which had been ordered abandoned by an officer, opened fire, and kept up the same on the enemy until after the surrender.
Henry Fox	Army	Sergeant	near Jackson, Tenn.	23 Dec 1862	When his command was surrounded by a greatly superior force, voluntarily left the shelter of the breastworks, crossed an open railway trestle under a concentrated fire from the enemy, made his way out and secured reinforcements for the relief of his command.
Henry M. Fox	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Opequon, Va.	19 Sep 1864	Capture of flag
Nicholas Fox	Army	Private	Siege of Port Hudson, La.	14 Jun 1863	Made 2 trips across an open space, in the face of the enemy's concentrated fire, and secured water for the sick and wounded.
William R. Fox	Army	Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Bravely assisted in the capture of one of the enemy's guns; with the first troops to enter the city, captured the flag of the Confederate customhouse.
Charles H. Foy	Navy	Signal Quartermaster	U.S.S. Rhode Island	13 January 1865 to 15 January 1865	Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island during the action with Fort Fisher and the Federal Point batteries, 13 to 15 January 1865.
William J. Franks	Navy	Seaman	Yazoo City, Mississippi	5 Mar 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Marmora off Yazoo City, Miss., 5 March 1864. Embarking from the Marmora with a 12-pound howitzer mounted on a field carriage, Franks landed with the gun and crew in the midst of heated battle and, bravely standing by his gun despite enemy rifle fire which cut the gun carriage and rammer contributed to the turning back of the enemy during the fierce engagement.
Joseph Frantz	Army	Private	Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
William W. Fraser	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Last name sometimes spelled "Frazier"
Archibald Freeman	Army	Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	12 May 1864	Capture of flag of 17th Louisiana (C.S.A.).
Henry B. Freeman	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Stones River, Tenn.	31 Dec 1862	Voluntarily went to the front and picked up and carried to a place of safety, under a heavy fire from the enemy, an acting field officer who had been wounded, and was about to fall into enemy hands.
Martin Freeman	Navy	Civilian pilot	U.S.S. Hartford	5 August 1864	As pilot of the flagship, U.S.S. Hartford, during action against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
William H. Freeman	Army	Private	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.	15 Jan 1865	Volunteered to carry the brigade flag after the bearer was wounded.
Samuel S. French	Army	Private	Battle of Seven Pines, Va.	31 May 1862	Continued fighting, although wounded, until he fainted from loss of blood.
Franz Frey	Army	Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Jacob G. Frick	Army	Colonel	Fredericksburg, Virginia and Chancellorsville, Virginia	13 December 1862 and 3 May 1863	At Fredericksburg seized the colors and led the command through a terrible fire of cannon and musketry. In a hand-to-hand fight at Chancellorsville, recaptured the colors of his regiment.
John B. Frisbee	Navy	Gunner's Mate	U.S. Steam Gunboat Pinola	24 April 1862	Served on board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Pinola during action against Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and during the taking of New Orleans, 24 April 1862.
Henry F. Frizzell	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Last name sometimes spelled "Frazell"
Isaac N. Fry	Marine Corps	Orderly Sergeant	U.S.S. Ticonderoga	13 January 1865 to 15 January 1865	On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 13 to 15 January 1865.
Frederick Fuger	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	3 Jul 1863	All the officers of his battery having been killed or wounded and five of its guns disabled in Pickett's assault, he succeeded to the command and fought the remaining gun with most distinguished gallantry until the battery was ordered withdrawn.
West Funk	Army	Major	Battle of Appomattox Courthouse, Va.	9 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of 46th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Chester S. Furman	Army	Corporal	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.
Frank Furness	Army	Captain	Battle of Trevilian Station, Va.	12 Jun 1864	Voluntarily carrier a box of ammunition across an open space swept by the enemy's fire to the relief of an outpost whose ammunition had become almost exhausted, but which was thus enabled to hold its important position.

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Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
Richard J. Gage	Army	Private	Elk River, Tennessee	2 July 1863	Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
George N. Galloway	Army	Private	Alsops Farm, Va.	8 May 1864	Voluntarily held an important position under heavy fire.
John Galloway	Army	Commissary Sergeant	Farmville, Va.	7 Apr 1865	His regiment being surprised and nearly overwhelmed, he dashed forward under a heavy fire, reached the right of the regiment, where the danger was greatest, rallied the men and prevented a disaster that was imminent.
James D. Gardiner	Army	Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Last name sometimes spelled "Gardner"
Charles N. Gardner	Army	Private	Battle of Five Forks, Va.	1 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
Robert J. Gardner	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Was among the first to enter Fort Gregg, clearing his way by using his musket on the heads of the enemy.
William Gardner	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Calena	5 August 1864	As seaman on board the U.S.S. Calena in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Serving gallantly during this fierce battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan. Gardner behaved with conspicuous coolness under the fire of the enemy.
William Garrett	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	16 Dec 1864	With several companions dashed forward, the first to enter the enemy's works, taking possession of 4 pieces of artillery and captured the flag of the 13th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).
James R. Garrison	Navy	Coal Heaver	U.S.S. Hartford	5 August 1864	On board the flagship, U.S.S. Hartford, during successful engagements against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. When a shell struck his foot and severed one of his toes, Garrison remained at his station at the shell whip and, after crudely bandaging the wound, continued to perform his duties until severely wounded by another shellburst.
William Garvin	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	U.S.S. Agawam	23 December 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
*Richard Gasson	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Fell dead while planting the colors of his regiment on the enemy's works.
John C. Gaunt	Army	Private	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	30 Nov 1864	Capture of flag.
Isaac Gause	Army	Corporal	near Berryville, Va.	13 Sep 1864	Capture of the colors of the 8th South Carolina Infantry while engaged in a reconnaissance along the Berryville and Winchester Pike.
Levi B. Gaylord	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Fort Stedman, Va.	25 Mar 1865	Voluntarily assisted in working an abandoned gun, while exposed to heavy fire, until the enemy's advancing line was routed by a charge on its left flank
Daniel G. George	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	27 October 1864	George served on board U.S. Picket Boat No. 1, in action 27 October 1864, against the Confederate ram, Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her.
Thomas P. Gere	Army	First Lieutenant and Adjutant	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	16 Dec 1864	Capture of flag of 4th Mississippi (C.S.A.).
Nicholas Geschwind	Army	Captain	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Wesley Gibbs	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
Benjamin Gifford	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
David L. Gifford	Army	Private	Ashepoo River, S.C.	24 May 1864	Volunteered as a member of a boat crew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston and with great gallantry assisted in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to a heavy fire from a Confederate battery.
Frank S. Gile	Navy	Landsman	U.S.S. Lehigh, Charleston Harbor	16 November 1863	On board the U.S.S. Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task of freeing the Lehigh, which had been grounded, and was under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie.
George L. Gillespie	Army	First Lieutenant	near Bethesda Church, Va.	31 May 1864	Exposed himself to great danger by voluntarily making his way through the enemy's lines to communicate with Gen. Sheridan. While rendering this service he was captured, but escaped; again came in contact with the enemy, was again ordered to surrender, but escaped by dashing away under fire.
Edward L. Gilligan	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	1 Jul 1863	Assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag by knocking down the color sergeant.
John C. Gilmore	Army	Major	Salem Heights, Va.	3 May 1863	Seized the colors of his regiment and gallantly rallied his men under a very severe fire.
Patrick Ginley	Army	Private	Reams Station, Va.	25 Aug 1864	The command having been driven from the works, he, having been left alone between the opposing lines, crept back into the works, put 3 charges of canister in one of the guns, and fired the piece directly into a body of the enemy about to seize the works; he then rejoined his command, took the colors, and ran toward the enemy, followed by the command, which recaptured the works and guns.
Joseph Gion	Army	Private	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	2 May 1863	Voluntarily and under heavy fire advanced toward the enemy's lines and secured valuable information.
Leonidas M. Godley	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Led his company in the assault on the enemy's works and gained the parapet, there receiving 3 very severe wounds. He lay all day in the sun, was taken prisoner, and had his leg amputated without anesthetics.
Philip Goettel	Army	Private	Ringgold, Ga.	27 Nov 1863	Capture of flag and battery guidon.
Charles A. Goheen	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Waynesboro, Va.	2 Mar 1865	Capture of flag
Andrew E. Goldsbery	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Francis H. Goodall	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	13 Dec 1862	With the assistance of another soldier brought a wounded comrade into the lines, under heavy fire.
William E. Goodman	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	3 May 1863	Rescued the colors of the 107th Ohio Volunteers from the enemy.
Edwin Goodrich	Army	First Lieutenant	near Cedar Creek, Va.	Nov 1864	While the command was falling back, he returned, and in the face of the enemy rescued a sergeant from under his fallen horse.
Charles G. Gould	Army	Captain	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Among the first to mount the enemy's works in the assault, he received a serious bayonet wound in the face, was struck several times with clubbed muskets, but bravely stood his ground, and with his sword killed the man who bayoneted him.
Newton T. Gould	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
George E. Gouraud	Army	Captain and aide-de-camp	Honey Hill, S.C.	30 Nov 1864	While under severe fire of the enemy, which drove back the command, rendered valuable assistance in rallying the men.
Peter Grace	Army	Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Va.	5 May 1864	Singlehanded, rescued a comrade from 2 Confederate guards, knocking down one and compelling surrender of the other.
Robert Graham	Navy	Landsman	U.S.S. Tacony	31 October 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, N.C., 31 October 1864. Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Graham distinguished himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun while under a devastating fire from enemy musketry.
Thomas N. Graham	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	Seized the colors from the color bearer, who had been wounded, and, exposed to a terrible fire, carried them forward, planting them on the enemy's breastworks.
Gabriel Grant	Army	Surgeon	Battle of Seven Pines, Va.	1 Jun 1862	Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field while under a heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished gallantry.
Lewis A. Grant	Army	Colonel	Salem Heights, Va.	3 May 1864	Personal gallantry and intrepidity displayed in the management of his brigade and in leading it in the assault in which he was wounded.
William Graul	Army	Corporal	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	First to plant the colors of his State on the fortifications.
John Gray	Army	Private	Port Republic, Va.	9 Jun 1862	Mounted an artillery horse of the enemy and captured a brass 6-pound piece in the face of the enemy's fire and brought it to the rear.
Robert A. Gray	Army	Sergeant	Drurys Bluff, Va.	16 May 1864	While retreating with his regiment, which had been repulsed, he voluntarily returned, in face of the enemy's fire, to a former position and rescued a wounded officer of his company who was unable to walk.
M. R. William Grebe	Army	Captain	Jonesboro, Ga.	31 Aug 1864	While acting as aide and carrying orders across a most dangerous part of the battlefield, being hindered by a Confederate advance, seized a rifle, took a place in the ranks and was conspicuous in repulsing the enemy.
George Green	Army	Corporal	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	Scaled the enemy's works and in a hand-to-hand fight helped capture the flag of the 18th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
Abraham Greenawalt	Army	Private	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	30 Nov 1864	Capture of corps headquarters flag (C.S.A.).
John Greene	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	U.S.S. Varuna	24 April 1862	Captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Varuna during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and while under fire and ramming by the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862.
Oliver D. Greene	Army	Major and Assistant Adjutant General	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	Formed the columns under heavy fire and put them into position.
Joseph O. Gregg	Army	Private	near the Richmond & Petersburg Ry., Va.	16 Jun 1864	Voluntarily returned to the breastworks which his regiment had been forced to abandon to notify 3 missing companies that the regiment was falling back; found the enemy already in the works, refused a demand to surrender, returning to his command under a concentrated fire, several bullets passing through his hat and clothing.
Theodore W. Greig	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	A Confederate regiment, the 4th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.), having planted its battle flag slightly in advance of the regiment, this officer rushed forward and seized it, and, although shot through the neck, retained the flag and brought it within the Union lines.
Ignatz Gresser	Army	Corporal	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	While exposed to enemy fire, carried from the field his wounded comrade William Henry Sowden.
James H. Gribben	Army	Lieutenant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of 12th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
John Griffiths	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba	15 January 1865	On board the U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865. As one of a boatcrew detailed to one of the generals on shore, Griffiths bravely entered the fort in the assault and accompanied his party in carrying dispatches at the height of the battle. He was one of 6 men who entered the fort in the assault from the fleet.
Samuel Grimshaw	Army	Private	Atlanta. Ga.	6 Aug 1864	Saved the lives of some of his comrades, and greatly imperiled his own by picking up and throwing away a lighted shell which had fallen in the midst of the company.
James G. Grindlay	Army	Colonel	Battle of Five Forks, Va.	1 Apr 1865	The first to enter the enemy's works, where he captured 2 flags.
Luke M. Griswold	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S.S. Rhode Island	30 December 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor, 30 December 1862.
George Grueb	Army	Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Gallantry in advancing to the ditch of the enemy's works
Fitz W. Guerin	Army	Private	Grand Gulf, Miss.	28-29 Apr 1863	With two comrades voluntarily took position on board the steamer Cheeseman, in charge of all the guns and ammunition of the battery, and remained in charge of the same for a considerable time while the steamer was unmanageable and subjected to a heavy fire from the enemy.
Thomas Guinn	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Nathaniel Gwynne	Army	Private	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va.	30 Jul 1864	When about entering upon the charge, this soldier, then but 15 years old, was cautioned not to go in, as he had not been mustered. He indignantly protected and participated in the charge, his left arm being crushed by a shell and amputated soon afterward.

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Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
John Hack	Army	Private	Vicksburg, Miss.	3 May 1863	Was one of a party which volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.
Lester G. Hack	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of 23d Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.) with several of the enemy.
Cornelius M. Hadley	Army	Sergeant	Siege of Knoxville, Tenn.	20 Nov 1863	With one companion, voluntarily carried through the enemy's lines important dispatches from Gen. Grant to Gen. Burnside, then besieged within Knoxville, and brought back replies, his comrade's horse being killed and the man taken prisoner.
Osgood T. Hadley	Army	Corporal	near Pegram House, Va.	30 Sep 1864	As color bearer of his regiment he defended his colors with great personal gallantry and brought them safely out of the action.
Edmund Haffee	Navy	Quarter Gunner	U.S.S. New Ironsides	various	Haffee served on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865.
Asel Hagerty	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
John H. Haight	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Williamsburg, Va., Bristol Station, Va., and Manassas, Va.	5 May, 27 Aug, and 29-30 Aug 1862	At Williamsburg, Va., voluntarily carried a severely wounded comrade off the field in the face of a large force of the enemy; in doing so was himself severely wounded and taken prisoner. Went into the fight at Bristol Station, Va., although severely disabled. At Manassas, volunteered to search the woods for the wounded.
Sidney Haight	Army	Corporal	Petersburg, Virginia	30 July 1864	Instead of retreating, remained in the captured works, regardless of his personal safety and exposed to the firing, which he boldly and deliberately returned until the enemy was close upon him.
James Haley	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	U.S.S. Kearsarge	19 June 1864	Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
Francis B. Hall	Army	Chaplain	Salem Heights, Va.	3 May 1863	Voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire during the thickest of the fight and carried wounded men to the rear for treatment and attendance.
Henry S. Hall	Army	Second Lieutenant	Gaines Mill, Virginia	27 June 1862	Although wounded at Gaines Mill, Va., he remained on duty and participated in the battle with his company. At Rappahannock Station, Va., while acting as aide, rendered gallant and prompt assistance in reforming the regiments inside the enemy's works.
Newton H. Hall	Army	Corporal	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	30 Nov 1864	Capture of flag, believed to have belonged to Steward's Corps (C.S.A.).
Nathan M. Hallock	Army	Private	Bristoe Station, Va.	15 Jun 1863	At imminent peril saved from death or capture a disabled officer of his company by carrying him under a hot musketry fire, to a place of safety.
William Halstead	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Brooklyn	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Mark G. Ham	Navy	Carpenter's Mate	U.S.S. Kearsarge	19 June 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Performing his duties intelligently and faithfully, Ham distinguished himself in the face of the bitter enemy fire and was highly commended by his divisional officer.
Hugh Hamilton	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Richmond	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Richard Hamilton	Navy	Coal Heaver	U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	27 October 1864	Served on board the U.S. Picket Boat No. 1, in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate ram Albemarle which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her.
Thomas W. Hamilton	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. Cincinnati	27 May 1863	Serving as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863.
Henry A. Hammel	Army	Sergeant	Grand Gulf, Miss.	28-29 Apr 1863	With two comrades voluntarily took position on board the steamer Cheeseman, in charge of all the guns and ammunition of the battery, and remained in charge of the same for considerable time while the steamer was unmanageable and subjected to a heavy fire from the enemy.
Allexander Hand	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. Ceres	9 July 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Ceres in the fight near Hamilton, Roanoke River, 9 July 1862.
Milton L. Haney	Army	Chaplain	Battle of Atlanta, Ga.	22 Jul 1864	Voluntarily carried a musket in the ranks of his regiment and rendered heroic service in retaking the Federal works which had been captured by the enemy.
Edward R. Hanford	Army	Private	Woodstock, Va.	9 Oct 1864	Capture of flag of 32d Battalion Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).
Joseph Hanks	Army	Private	Vicksburg Miss.	22 May 1863	Voluntarily and under fire went to the rescue of a wounded comrade Iying between the lines, gave him water, and brought him off the field.
Marcus A. Hanna	Army	Sergeant	Siege of Port Hudson, La.	4 Jul 1863	Exposed himself to a heavy fire to get water for comrades in rifle pits.
Milton Hanna	Army	Corporal	Nolensville, Tenn.	15 Feb 1863	Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
Moses C. Hanscom	Army	Corporal	Bristoe Station, Va.	14 Oct 1863	Capture of the flag of 26th North Carolina (C.S.A.).
Douglas Hapeman	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of P eachtree Creek, Ga.	20 Jul 1864	With conspicuous coolness and bravery rallied his men under a severe attack, re-formed the broken ranks, and repulsed the attack.
John H. Harbourne	Army	Private	Second Battle of Petersburg, Va.	17 Jun 1864	Capture of flag along with 3 enemy men.
Thomas Harcourt	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S.S. Minnesota	15 January 1865	On board the U.S.S. Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
*Henry M. Hardenbergh	Army	Private	Deep Run, Va.	16 Aug 1864	Capture of flag. He was wounded in the shoulder during this action. He was killed in action at Petersburg on 28 August 1864.
Thomas Harding	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	U.S.S. Dacotah	9 June 1864	Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Dacotah on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner Pevensey, near Beauford, N.C., 9 June 1864.
Abram P. Haring	Army	First Lieutenant	Bachelors Creek, N.C.	1 Feb 1864	With a command of 11 men, on picket, resisted the attack of an overwhelming force of the enemy.
Bernard Harley	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	27 October 1864	Harley served on board the U.S. Picket Boat No. 1, in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate ram Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her.
Amzi D. Harmon	Army	Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
Daniel Harrington	Navy	Landsman	U.S.S. Pocahontas		Harrington, a landsman from the U.S.S. Pocahontas, participated in a shore mission to procure meat for the ship's crew. While returning to the beach, the party was fired on from ambush and several men killed or wounded. Cool and courageous throughout his action, Harrington rendered gallant service against the enemy and in administering to the casualties.
Ephraim W. Harrington	Army	Sergeant	Second Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	3 May 1863	Carried the colors to the top of the heights and almost to the muzzle of the enemy's guns.
George W. Harris	Army	Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Capture of flag, wresting it from the color bearer and shooting an officer who attempted to regain it.
James H. Harris	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Gallantry in the assault.
John Harris	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	U.S.S. Metacomet	5 August 1864	As captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Metacomet, Harris was a member of the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the officers and crew of the U.S. Monitor Tecumseh, when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing the enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Moses Harris	Army	First Lieutenant	Smithfield, Va.	28 Aug 1864	In an attack upon a largely superior force, his personal gallantry was so conspicuous as to inspire the men to extraordinary efforts, resulting in complete rout of the enemy.
Sampson Harris	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
George H. Harrison	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Kearsarge	19 June 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger and loader of the 11-inch pivot gun during the bitter engagement, Harrison exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
John W. Hart	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	Was one of six volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.
William E. Hart	Army	Private	Shenandoah Valley, Va.	1864 and 1865	Gallant conduct and services as scout in connection with capture of the guerrilla Harry Gilmore, and other daring acts.
John F. Hartranft	Army	Colonel	First Battle of Bull Run, Va.	21 Jul 1861	Remained in battle despite his term of service having ended.
Harry Harvey	Army	Corporal	Battle of Waynesboro, Va.	2 Mar 1865	Capture of flag and bearer, with two other prisoners.
Frank W. Haskell	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Seven Pines, Va.	1 Jun 1862	Assumed command of a portion of the left wing of his regiment, all the company officers present having been killed or disabled, led it gallantly across a stream and contributed most effectively to the success of the action.
Marcus M. Haskell	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	Although wounded and exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy, at the risk of his own life he rescued a badly wounded comrade and succeeded in conveying him to a place of safety.
Smith H. Hastings	Army	Captain	Newbys Crossroads, Va.	24 Jul 1863	While in command of a squadron in rear guard of a cavalry division, then retiring before the advance of a corps of infantry, was attacked by the enemy and, orders having been given to abandon the guns of a section of field artillery with the rear guard that were in imminent danger of capture, he disregarded the orders received and aided in repelling the attack and saving the guns.
John P. Hatch	Army	Brigadier General	Battle of South Mountain, Md.	14 Sep 1862	Was severely wounded while leading one of his brigades in the attack under a heavy fire from the enemy.
Edward W. Hathaway	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Sciota	28 June 1862	On board the U.S.S. Sciota prior to the battle Vicksburg, on 28 June 1862. Struck by a bullet which severed his left arm above the elbow, Hathaway displayed exceptional courage as his ship sustained numerous damaging hits from stem to stern while proceeding down the river to fight the battle of Vicksburg.
John H. Havron	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Was one of a detachment of 20 picket artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
Charles Hawkins	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Agawam	23 December 1864	Hawkins served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powderboat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
Gardner C. Hawkins	Army	First Lieutenant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	When the lines were wavering from the well-directed fire of the enemy, this officer, acting adjutant of the regiment, sprang forward, and with encouraging words cheered the soldiers on and, although dangerously wounded, refused to leave the field until the enemy's works were taken.
Martin J. Hawkins	Army	Corporal	Great Locomotive Chase, Ga.	Apr 1862	One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Thomas R. Hawkins	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Rescue of regimental colors.
Harris S. Hawthorne	Army	Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Captured the Confederate Gen. G. W. Custis Lee.
Joseph B. Hayden	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. Ticonderoga	13 January 1865 to 15 January 1865	On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga, as quartermaster in charge of steering the ship into action, during attacks on Fort Fisher, 13 to 15 January 1865.
John Hayes	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Kearsarge	19 June 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as second captain of the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Hayes exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
Thomas Hayes	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Richmond	5 August 1864	As Captain of No. 1 gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Cool and courageous at his station throughout the prolonged action, Hayes maintained fire from his gun on Fort Morgan and on ships of the Confederacy despite extremely heavy return fire.
Asbury F. Haynes	Army	Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag
John H. Hays	Army	Private	Columbus, Ga.	16 Apr 1865	Capture of flag and bearer Austin's Battery (C.S.A.).
George W. Healey	Army	Private	Newnan, Ga.	29 Jul 1864	When nearly surrounded by the enemy, captured a Confederate soldier, and with the aid of a comrade who joined him later, captured 4 other Confederate soldiers, disarmed the 5 prisoners, and brought them all into the Union lines.
Joseph S. Hedges	Army	First Lieutenant	near Harpeth River, Tenn.	17 Dec 1864	At the head of his regiment charged a field battery with strong infantry supports, broke the enemy's line and, with other mounted troops, captured 3 guns and many prisoners.
William L. Heermance	Army	Captain	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	30 Apr 1863	Took command of the regiment as its senior officer when surrounded by Stuart's Cavalry. The regiment cut its way through the enemy's line and escaped but Capt. Heermance was desperately wounded, left for dead on the field and was taken prisoner.
Henry Heller	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	2 May 1863	One of a party of 4 who, under heavy fire, voluntarily brought into the Union lines a wounded Confederate officer from whom was obtained valuable information concerning the position of the enemy.
David H. Helms	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Guy V. Henry	Army	Colonel	Battle of Cold Harbor, Va.	1 Jun 1864	Led the assaults of his brigade upon the enemy's works.
James Henry	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
William W. Henry	Army	Colonel	Battle of Cedar Creek, Va.	19 Oct 1864	Though suffering from severe wounds, rejoined his regiment and let it in a brilliant charge, recapturing the guns of an abandoned battery.
Pitt B. Herington	Army	Private	near Kenesaw Mountain, Ga.	15 Jun 1864	With one companion and under a fierce fire of the enemy at close range, went to the rescue of a wounded comrade who had fallen between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.
Francis J. Herron	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Pea Ridge, Ark.	7 May 1862	Was foremost in leading his men, rallying them to repeated acts of daring, until himself disabled and taken prisoner.
Francis S. Hesseltine	Army	Colonel	Matagorda Bay, Tex.	29-30 Dec 1863	In command of a detachment of 100 men, conducted a reconnaissance for 2 days, baffling and beating back an attacking force of more than a thousand Confederate cavalry, and regained his transport without loss.
Joseph C. Hibson	Army	Private	near Fort Wagner, S.C.	13-14 and 18 Jul 1863	While voluntarily performing picket duty under fire on 13 July 1863, was attacked and his surrender demanded, but he killed his assailant. The day following responded to a call for a volunteer to reconnoiter the enemy's position, and went within the enemy's lines under fire and was exposed to great danger. On 18 July voluntarily exposed himself with great gallantry during an assault, and received 3 wounds that permanently disabled him for active service.
Dennis W. Hickey	Army	Sergeant	Stony Creek Bridge, Va.	29 Jun 1864	With a detachment of 3 men, tore up the bridge at Stony Creek being the last man on the bridge and covering the retreat until he was shot down.
John Hickman	Navy	Second Class Fireman	U.S.S. Richmond	14 March 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Richmond in the attack on Port Hudson, 14 March 1863.
Nathan E. Hickok	Army	Corporal	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Capture of flag
Charles Higby	Army	Private	Appomattox Campaign, Va.	29 Mar to 9 Apr 1865	Capture of flag
Thomas J. Higgins	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Received the Medal of Honor at the request of the Confederates who captured him.
Patrick Highland	Army	Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
Edward Hill	Army	Captain	Battle of Cold Harbor, Va.	1 Jun 1864	Led the brigade skirmish line in a desperate charge on the enemy's masked batteries to the muzzles of the guns, where he was severely wounded.
Henry Hill	Army	Corporal	Battle of the Wilderness, Va.	6 May 1864	This soldier, with one companion, would not retire when his regiment fell back in confusion after an unsuccessful charge, but instead advanced and continued firing upon the enemy until the regiment re-formed and regained its position.
James Hill	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Champion Hill, Miss.	16 May 1863	By skillful and brave management captured 3 of the enemy's pickets.
James Hill	Army	Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va.	30 Jul 1864	Capture of flag, shooting a Confederate officer who was rallying his men with the colors in his hand.
Benjamin F. Hilliker	Army	Musician	Mechanicsburg, Mississippi	4 June 1863	When men were needed to oppose a superior Confederate force he laid down his drum for a rifle and proceeded to the front of the skirmish line which was about 120 feet from the enemy. While on this volunteer mission and firing at the enemy he was hit in the head with a minie ball which passed through him. An order was given to "lay him in the shade; he won't last long." He recovered from this wound being left with an ugly scar.
William G. Hills	Army	Private	North Fork, Virginia	26 September 1864	Voluntarily carried a severely wounded comrade out of a heavy fire of the enemy.
Alfred B. Hilton	Army	Sergeant	Chapins Farm, Va.	29 September 1864	When the regimental color bearer fell, this soldier seized the color and carried it forward, together with the national standard, until disabled at the enemy's inner line.
William B. Hincks	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	3 Jul 1863	During the highwater mark of Pickett's charge on 3 July 1863 the colors of the 14th Tenn. Inf. C.S.A. were planted 50 yards in front of the center of Sgt. Maj. Hincks' regiment.
William Hinnecan	Navy	Second Class Fireman	U.S.S. Agawam	23 December 1864	Hinnegan served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
Addison J. Hodges	Army	Private	Vicksburg, Miss.	3 May 1863	Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.
Henry Hoffman	Army	Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
Thomas W. Hoffman	Army	Captain	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Prevented a retreat of his regiment during the battle.
Franklin Hogan	Army	Corporal	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va.	30 Jul 1864	Capture of flag of 6th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
William P. Hogarty	Army	Private	Battle of Antietam, Md. and Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	17 Sep 1862 and 13 Dec 1862	Distinguished gallantry in actions while attached to Battery B, 4th U.S. Artillery; lost his left arm at Fredericksburg.
Daniel Holcomb	Army	Private	Brentwood Hills, Tenn.	16 Dec 1864	Capture of Confederate guidon.
James Holehouse	Army	Private	Marye's Heights, Va.	3 May 1863	First name sometimes given as John. With one companion voluntarily and with conspicuous daring advanced beyond his regiment, which had been broken In the assault, and halted beneath the crest. Following the example of these 2 men, the colors were brought to the summit, the regiment was advanced and the position held.
Lemuel F. Holland	Army	Corporal	Elk River, Tenn.	2 Jul 1863	Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
Milton M. Holland	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Took command of Company C, after all the officers had been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it.
George Hollat	Navy	Third Class Boy	U.S.S. Varuna	24 April 1862	Hollat served as third class boy on board the U.S.S. Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862.
Lovilo N. Holmes	Army	First Sergeant	Nolensville, Tenn.	15 Feb 1863	Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
William T. Holmes	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of 27th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Charles M. Holton	Army	First Sergeant	Falling Waters, Va.	14 Jul 1863	Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). In the midst of the battle with foot soldiers he dismounted to capture the flag.
Edward A. Holton	Army	First Sergeant	Lees Mills, Va.	16 Apr 1862	Rescued the colors of his regiment under heavy fire, the color bearer having been shot down while the troops were in retreat.
Conrad Homan	Army	Color Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va.	30 Jul 1864	Fought his way through the enemy's lines with the regimental colors, the rest of the color guard being killed or captured.
George W. Hooker	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of South Mountain, Md.	14 Sep 1862	Rode alone, in advance of his regiment, into the enemy's lines, and before his own men came up received the surrender of the major of a Confederate regiment, together with the colors and 116 men.
William B. Hooper	Army	Corporal	Chamberlains Creek, Va.	31 Mar 1865	With the assistance of a comrade, headed off the advance of the enemy, shooting two of his color bearers; also posted himself between the enemy and the led horses of his own command, thus saving the herd from capture.
Charles F. Hopkins	Army	Corporal	Gaines Mill, Va.	27 Jun 1862	Voluntarily carried a wounded comrade, under heavy fire, to a place of safety; though twice wounded in the act, he continued in action until again severely wounded.
Thomas Horan	Army		Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	In a charge of his regiment this soldier captured the regimental flag of the 8th Florlda Infantry (C.S.A.).
Samuel B. Horne	Army	Captain	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	While acting as an aide and carrying an important message, was severely wounded and his horse killed but delivered the order and rejoined his general.
William H. Horsfall	Army	Drummer	Siege of Corinth, Miss.	21 May 1862	Fifteen years old at time of Medal of Honor action.
James Horton	Navy	Gunner's Mate	U.S.S. Montauk	21 September 1864	During the night of 21 September, when fire was discovered in the magazine lightroom of the vessel, causing a panic and demoralizing the crew, Horton rushed into the cabin, obtained the magazine keys, sprang into the lightroom and began passing out combustibles, Including the box of signals in which the fire originated.
Lewis A. Horton	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Rhode Island	30 December 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor, 30 December 1862.
Solomon J. Hottenstine	Army	Private	Petersburg and Norfolk Railroad, Va.	19 Aug 1864	Captured flag belonging to a North Carolina regiment, and through a ruse led them into the arms of Federal troops.
Ira Hough	Army	Private	Battle of Cedar Creek, Va.	19 Oct 1864	Capture of flag.
Charles H. Houghton	Army	Captain	Battle of the Crater and Battle of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Va.	30 Jul 1864 and 25 Mar 1865	In the Union assault at the Crater (30 July 1864), and in the Confederate assault repelled at Fort Haskell, displayed most conspicuous gallantry and repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily to great danger, was 3 times wounded, and suffered loss of a leg.
Edward J. Houghton	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	27 October 1864	Houghton served on board the U.S. Picket Boat No. 1 in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate ram Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her.
George L. Houghton	Army	Private	Elk River, Tenn.	2 Jul 1863	Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
William Houlton	Army	Commissary Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
Henderson C. Howard	Army	Corporal	Glendale, Va.	30 Jun 1862	While pursuing one of the enemy's sharpshooters, encountered 2 others, whom he bayoneted in hand-to-hand encounters; was 3 times wounded in action.
Hiram R. Howard	Army	Private	Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 November 1863	Scaled the enemy's works and in a hand-to-hand fight helped capture the flag of the 18th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
James Howard	Army	Sergeant	Fort Gregg, Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Carried the colors in advance of the line of battle, the flagstaff being shot off while he was planting it on the parapet of the fort.
Martin Howard	Navy	Landsman	U.S.S. Tacony	31 October 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, N.C., 31 October 1864. Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Howard distinguished himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun while under a devastating fire from enemy musketry.
Oliver O. Howard	Army	Brigadier General	Battle of Seven Pines, Va.	1 Jun 1862	Led the 61st New York Infantry in a charge in which he was twice severely wounded in the right arm, necessitating amputation.
Peter Howard	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	U.S.S. Mississippi	14 March 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Mississippi during the action against Port Hudson, 14 March 1863.
Squire E. Howard	Army	First Sergeant	Bayou Teche, La.	14 Jan 1863	Voluntarily carried an important message through the heavy fire of the enemy to bring aid and save the gunboat Calhoun.
Orion P. Howe	Army	Musician	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	19 May 1863	A drummer boy, 14 years of age, and severely wounded and exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy, he persistently remained upon the field of battle until he had reported to Gen. W. T. Sherman the necessity of supplying cartridges for the use of troops under command of Colonel Malmborg.
William H. Howe	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Fort Stedman, Va.	25 Mar 1865	Served an abandoned gun under heavy fire.
William S. Hubbell	Army	Captain	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	30 Sep 1864	Bravery in leading flanking movement, capturing large number of prisoners.
Aaron R. Hudson	Army	Private	Culloden, Ga.	Apr 1865	Capture of flag of Worrill Grays (C.S.A.).
Michael Hudson	Marine Corps	Sergeant	U.S.S. Brooklyn	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864
Oliver Hughes	Army	Corporal	Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road, Va.	24 Jun 1864	Capture of flag of 11th South Carolina (C.S.A.).
John Hughey	Army	Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of 38th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Henry S. Huidekoper	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	1 Jul 1863	While engaged in repelling an attack of the enemy, received a severe wound of the right arm, but instead of retiring remained at the front in command of the regiment.
Louis T. Hunt	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Charles A. Hunter	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	In the assault on Fort Gregg, bore the regimental flag bravely and was among the foremost to enter the work.
John C. Hunterson	Army	Private	On the Peninsula, Va.	5 Jun 1862	While under fire, between the lines of the 2 armies, voluntarily gave up his own horse to an engineer officer whom he was accompanying on a reconnaissance and whose horse had been killed, thus enabling the officer to escape with valuable papers in his possession.
Michael Huskey	Navy	Fireman	U.S.S. Carondelet	March 1863	Fireman on board the U.S.S. Carondelet, Deer Creek Expedition, March 1863. Carrying out his duties gallantly, Huskey volunteered to aid in the rescue of the tug Ivy under the fire of the enemy, and set forth general meritorious conduct during this hazardous mission.
Theodore Hyatt	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Thomas W. Hyde	Army	Major	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	Led his regiment in an assault on a strong body of the enemy's infantry and kept up the fight until the greater part of his men had been killed or wounded, bringing the remainder safely out of the fight.
John Hyland	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Signal	5 May 1864	Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Signal which was attacked by field batteries and sharpshooters and destroyed in Red River, 5 May 1864.
Samuel Hymer	Army	Captain	Buzzard's Roost Gap, Ga.	13 Oct 1864	With only 41 men under his command, defended and held a blockhouse against the attack of Hood's Division for nearly 10 hours, thus checking the advance of the enemy and insuring the safety of the balance of the regiment, as well as that of the 8th Kentucky Infantry, then stationed at Ringgold, Ga.

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Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
Charles H. Ilgenfritz	Army	Sergeant	Fort Sedgwick, Va.	2 Apr 1865	The color bearer falling, pierced by 7 balls, he immediately sprang forward and grasped the colors, planting them upon the enemy's forts amid a murderous fire of grape, canister, and musketry from the enemy.
Lorenzo D. Immell	Army	Corporal	Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.	10 Aug 1861	Bravery in action
Lewis J. Ingalls	Army	Private	Boutte Station, Louisiana		A railroad train guarded by about 60 men on flat cars having been sidetracked by a misplaced switch into an ambuscade of guerrillas who were rapidly shooting down the unprotected guards, this soldier, under a severe fire in which he was wounded, ran to another switch and, opening it, enabled the train and the surviving guards to escape.
Leonidas H. Inscho	Army	Corporal	Battle of South Mountain, Md.	14 Sep 1862	Alone and unaided and with his left hand disabled, captured a Confederate captain and 4 men.
Joseph Irlam	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Brooklyn	5 August 1864	Stationed at the wheel on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. When heavy enemy fire struck down several men at their guns and replacements were not available, Irlam voluntarily released 2 men who were stationed with him and carried on at the wheel with the assistance of only one of the crew throughout the furious battle.
Francis Irsch	Army	Captain	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	1 Jul 1863	Gallantry in flanking the enemy and capturing a number of prisoners and in holding a part of the town against heavy odds while the Army was rallying on Cemetery Hill.
John Irving	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Brooklyn	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Thomas Irving	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Lehigh, Charleston Harbor	16 November 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task of freeing the Lehigh, which had grounded, and was under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie. Rowing the small boat which was used in the hazardous task of transferring hawsers from the Lehigh to the Nahant. Irving twice succeeded in making the trip, while under severe fire from the enemy, only to find that each had been in vain when the hawsers were cut by hostile fire and chaffing.
Nicholas Irwin	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Brooklyn	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite severe damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks from stem to stern, Irwin fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the furious battle which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.
Patrick Irwin	Army	First Sergeant	Jonesboro, Ga.	1 Sep 1864	In a charge by the 14th Michigan Infantry against the entrenched enemy was the first man over the line of works of the enemy, and demanded and received the surrender of Confederate Gen. Daviel Govan and his command.

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Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
Frederick R. Jackson	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of James Island, S.C.	16 Jun 1862	Having his left arm shot away in a charge on the enemy, he continued on duty, taking part in a second and a third charge until he fell exhausted from the loss of blood.
Eugene P. Jacobson	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	2 May 1863	Bravery in conducting a scouting party in front of the enemy.
Isaac James	Army	Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
John H. James	Navy	Captain of the Top	U.S.S. Richmond	5 August 1864	As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Miles James	Army	Corporal	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	30 Sep 1864	Having had his arm mutilated, making immediate amputation necessary, he loaded and discharged his piece with one hand and urged his men forward; this within 30 yards of the enemy's works.
Walter Jamieson	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Va. and Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	30 Jul 1864 and 29 Sep 1864	Voluntarily went between the lines under a heavy fire at Petersburg, Va., to the assistance of a wounded and helpless officer, whom he carried within the Union lines. At Fort Harrison, Va., seized the regimental color, the color bearer and guard having been shot down, and, rushing forward, planted it upon the fort in full view of the entire brigade.
James Jardine	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Benjamin H. Jellison	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	3 Jul 1863	Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). He also assisted in taking prisoners.
Thomas Jenkins	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Cincinnati	27 May 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863.
James T. Jennings	Army	Private	Battle of Globe Tavern, Va.	20 Aug 1864	Capture of flag of 55th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).
Erastus W. Jewett	Army	First Lieutenant	Newport Barracks, N.C.	2 Feb 1864	By long and persistent resistance and burning the bridges kept a superior force of the enemy at a distance and thus covered the retreat of the garrison.
William John	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Franklin Johndro	Army	Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	30 Sep 1864	Capture of 40 prisoners.
Elisha Johns	Army	Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Last name sometimes spelled "Jones"
Henry T. Johns	Army	Private	Siege of Port Hudson, La.	27 May 1863	Volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire therefrom ?of a mile in advance of the general assault.
Andrew Johnson	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Follett Johnson	Army	Corporal	New Hope Church, Ga.	27 May 1864	Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of a Confederate sharpshooter, thus drawing fire upon himself and enabling his comrade to shoot the sharpshooter.
Henry Johnson	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Metacomet	5 August 1864	As seaman on board the U.S.S. Metacomet, Johnson served as a member of the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the U.S. Monitor Tecumseh when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing the enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. He braved the enemy fire which was said by the admiral to be "one of the most galling" he had ever seen, and aided in rescuing from death 10 of the crew of the Tecumseh, thereby eliciting the admiration of both friend and foe.
John Johnson	Army	Private	Battle of Antietam, Md. and Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	17 Sep 1862 and 13 Dec 1862	Conspicuous gallantry in battle in which he was severely wounded. While serving as cannoneer he manned the positions of fallen gunners.
Joseph E. Johnson	Army	First Lieutenant	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Though twice severely wounded while advancing in the assault, he disregarded his injuries and was among the first to enter the fort, where he was wounded for the third time.
Ruel M. Johnson	Army	Major	Chattanooga, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	While in command of the regiment bravely exposed himself to the fire of the enemy, encouraging and cheering his men.
Samuel Johnson	Army	Private	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	Individual bravery and daring in capturing from the enemy 2 colors of the 1st Texas Rangers (C.S.A.), receiving in the act a severe wound.
Wallace W. Johnson	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	With five other volunteers gallantly charged on a number of the enemy's sharpshooters concealed in a log house, captured them, and brought them into the Union lines.
David Johnston	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863
William P. Johnston	Navy	Landsman	aboard the USS Fort Hindman, near Harrisonburg, La.	2 Mar 1864	Continued to work the ship's guns despite being badly wounded.
Willie Johnston	Army	Musician			Date and place of act not on record in War Department.
Andrew Jones	Navy	Chief Boatswain's Mate	U.S. Ironclad, Chickasaw, Mobile Bay	5 August 1864	Served as chief boatswain's mate on board the U.S. Ironclad, Chickasaw, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Although his enlistment was up, Jones volunteered for the battle of Mobile Bay, going on board the Chickasaw from the Vincennes where he then carried out his duties gallantly throughout the engagement with the enemy which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee.
David Jones	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
John Jones	Navy	Landsman	U.S.S. Rhode Island	30 December 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor, 30 December 1862.
John E. Jones	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. Oneida	5 August 1864	Served as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Stationed at the wheel during the fierce action, Jones, though wounded, carried out his duties gallantly by going to the poop to assist at the signals after the wheel ropes were shot away and remained there until ordered to reeve new wheel ropes.
Thomas Jones	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Ticonderoga	various	On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865.
William Jones	Navy	Captain of the Top	U.S.S. Rlchmond	5 August 1864	As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Rlchmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
William Jones	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Capture of flag of 65th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Absalom Jordan	Army	Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag.
Robert Jordan	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Minnesota	14 April 1863	Attached to the U.S.S. Minnesota and temporarily serving on the U.S.S. Mount Washington, during action against the enemy in the Nansemond River, 14 April 1863.
Thomas Jordan	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. Calena	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Calena during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Simeon T. Josselyn	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	While commanding his company, deployed as skirmishers, came upon a large body of the enemy, taking a number of them prisoner. Lt. Josselyn himself shot their color bearer, seized the colors and brought them back to his regiment.
Francis W. Judge	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn.	29 Nov 1863	The color bearer of the 51st Georgia Infantry. (C.S.A.), having planted his flag upon the side of the work, Sgt. Judge leaped from his position of safety, sprang upon the parapet, and in the face of a concentrated fire seized the flag and returned with it in safety to the fort.

K

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
John Kaiser	Army	Sergeant	Richmond, Va.	27 Jun 1862	Gallant and meritorious service during the 7 days' battles before Richmond, Va.
Luther Kaltenbach	Army	Corporal	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	16 Dec 1864	Capture of flag, of 44th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).
John Kane	Army	Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
Thomas Kane	Navy	Captain of the Hold	On board USS Nereus during Second Battle of Fort Fisher	15 Jan 1865	On board the U.S.S. Nereus during the attack on Fort Fisher, on 15 January 1865.
Peter Kappesser	Army	Private	Battle of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.	24 Nov 1863	Captured a Confederate flag.
Leopold Karpeles	Army	Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Va.	6 May 1864	While color bearer, rallied the retreating troops and induced them to check the enemy's advance.
August Kauss	Army	Corporal	Battle of Five Forks, Va.	1 Apr 1865	Last name sometimes spelled "Kautz"
Joseph Keele	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of North Anna, Va.	23 May 1864	Voluntarily and at the risk of his life carried orders to the brigade commander, which resulted in saving the works his regiment was defending.
Joseph S. Keen	Army	Sergeant	near Chattahoochee River, Ga.	1 Oct 1864	While an escaped prisoner of war within the enemy's lines witnessed an important movement of the enemy, and at great personal risk made his way through the enemy's lines and brought news of the movement to Sherman's army.
Joseph Keene	Army	Private	Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	13 Dec 1862	Voluntarily seized the colors after several color bearers had been shot down and led the regiment in the charge.
Andrew J. Kelley	Army	Private	Siege of Knoxville, Tenn.	20 Nov 1863	Having voluntarily accompanied a small party to destroy buildings within the enemy's lines whence sharpshooters had been firing, disregarded an order to retire, remained and completed the firing of the buildings, thus insuring their total destruction; this at the imminent risk of his life from the fire of the advancing enemy.
George V. Kelley	Army	Captain	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	30 Nov 1864	Capture of flag supposed to be of Cheatham's Corps (C.S.A.).
John Kelley	Navy	Second Class Fireman	U.S.S. Ceres	9 July 1862	Served as second-class fireman on board the U.S.S. Ceres in the fight near Hamilton, Roanoke River, 9 July 1862.
Leverett M. Kelley	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	Sprang over the works just captured from the enemy, and calling upon his comrades to follow, rushed forward in the face of a deadly fire and was among the first over the works on the summit, where he compelled the surrender of a Confederate officer and received his sword.
Alexander Kelly	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Gallantly seized the colors, which had fallen near the enemy's lines of abatis, raised them and rallied the men at a time of confusion and in a place of the greatest danger.
Daniel Kelly	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Waynesboro, Va.	2 Mar 1865	Capture of flag.
Thomas Kelly	Army	Private	Front Royal, Va.	16 Aug 1864	Capture of flag.
Joseph Kemp	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Va.	6 May 1864	Capture of flag of 31st North Carolina (C.S.A.) in a personal encounter.
William W. Kendall	Army	First Sergeant	Black River Bridge, Miss.	17 May 1863	Voluntarily led the company in a charge and was the first to enter the enemy's works, taking a number of prisoners.
Thomas Kendrick	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Oneida	5 August, 1864	Served as coxswain on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August, 1864.
Barnett Kenna	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. Brooklyn	5 August 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
John Kennedy	Army	Private	Battle of Trevilian Station, Va.	11 Jun 1864	Remained at his gun, resisting with its implements the advancing cavalry, and thus secured the retreat of his detachment.
Charles Kenyon	Navy	Fireman	U.S.S. Calena	15 May 1862	On board the U.S.S. Calena in the attack upon Drewry's Bluff, 15 May 1862. Severely burned while extricating a priming wire which had become bent and fixed in the bow gun while his ship underwent terrific shelling from the enemy, Kenyon hastily dressed his hands with cotton waste and oil and courageously returned to his gun while enemy sharpshooters in rifle pits along the banks continued to direct their fire at the men at the guns.
John S. Kenyon	Army	Sergeant	Trenton, N.C.	15 May 1862	Voluntarily left a retiring column, returned in face of the enemy's fire, helped a wounded man upon a horse, and so enable him to escape capture or death.
Samuel P. Kenyon	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of battle flag
John Keough	Army	Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of battle flag of 50th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
James Kephart	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	19 May 1863	Voluntarily and at the risk of his life, under a severe fire of the enemy, aided and ass1sted to the rear an officer who had been severely wounded and left on the field.
Thomas R. Kerr	Army	Captain	Moorfield, W. Va.	7 Aug 1864	After being most desperately wounded, he captured the colors of the 8th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).
John Kiggins	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.	24 Nov 1863	Waved the colors to save the lives of the men who were being fired upon by their own batteries, and thereby drew upon himself a concentrated fire from the enemy.
Joseph Kimball	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of 6th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).
John M. Kindig	Army	Corporal	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	12 May 1864	Capture of flag of 28th North Carolina Infantry. (C.S.A.).
Horatio C. King	Army	Major and Quartermaster	Battle of Dinwiddie Court House, Va.	31 Mar 1865	Carried orders to the reserve brigade and participated with it in the charge which repulsed the enemy.
Robert H. King	Navy	Landsman	U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	27 October 1864	King served on board the U.S. Picket Boat No. 1, in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate ram, Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her.
Rufus King, Jr.	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of White Oak Swamp, Va.	30 Jun 1862	This officer, when his captain was wounded, succeeded to the command of two batteries while engaged against a superior force of the enemy and fought his guns most gallantly until compelled to retire.
Samuel W. Kinnaird	Navy	Landsman	U.S.S. Lackawanna	5 August 1864	Served as a landsman on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
John Kinsey	Army	Corporal	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Va.	18 May 1864	Seized the colors, the color bearer having been shot, and with great gallantry succeeded in saving them from capture.
Dennis T. Kirby	Army	Major	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Seized the colors when the color bearer was killed and bore them himself in the assault.
Jonathan C. Kirk	Army	Captain	Battle of North Anna, Va.	23 May 1864	Volunteered for dangerous service and single-handedly captured 13 armed Confederate soldiers and marched them to the rear.
Harry Kline	Army	Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of battle flag.
Charles H. Kloth	Army		Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
Charles H. Knight	Army	Corporal	Petersburg, Va.	30 July 1864	In company with a sergeant, was the first to enter the exploded mine; was wounded but took several prisoners to the Federal lines.
William J. Knight	Army	Private	Georgia	April 1862	One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Abiather J. Knowles	Army	Private	Bull Run, Va.	21 Jul 1861	Removed dead and wounded under heavy fire.
Edward M. Knox	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	Held his ground with the battery after the other batteries had fallen back until compelled to draw his piece off by hand; he was severely wounded.
Jacob Koogle	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Five Forks, Va.	1 Apr 1865	Capture of battle flag.
John S. Kountz	Army	Musician	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	25 Nov 1863	Seized a musket and joined in the charge in which he was severely wounded.
Theodore L. Kramer	Army	Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Took one of the first prisoners, a captain
George Kretsinger	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
Andrew Kuder	Army	Second Lieutenant	Battle of Waynesboro, Va.	2 Mar 1865	Capture of flag.
Jeremiah Kuder	Army	Lieutenant	Jonesboro, Ga.	1 Sep 1864	Capture of flag of 8th and 19th Arkansas (C.S.A.).

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Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
Joseph S. Labill	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
George Ladd	Army	Private	Battle of Waynesboro, Va.	2 Mar 1865	Captured a standard bearer, his flag, horse and equipment.
John Lafferty	Navy	Fireman	U.S.S. Wyalusing	25 May 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Wyalusing and participated in a plan to destroy the rebel ram Albemarle in Roanoke River, 25 May 1864.
Bartlett Laffey	Navy	Seaman	off Yazoo City, Mississippi	5 Mar 1864	Landed ashore with his howitzer gun and crew in the midst of battle and contributed to the turning back of the enemy.
William Laing	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Va.	29 Sep 1864	Was among the first to scale the parapet.
Daniel Lakin	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Commodore Perry	3 October 1862	On board the U.S.S. Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Va., 3 October 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of his ship and blockades thwarting her progress, Lakin remained at his post and performed his duties with skill and courage as the Commodore Perry fought a gallant battle to silence many rebel batteries as she steamed down the Blackwater River.
James P. Landis	Army	Chief Bugler	Paines Crossroads, Va.	5 Apr 1865	Capture of flag
Morgan D. Lane	Army	Private	near Jetersville, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of gunboat Nansemond.
Aaron S. Lanfare	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of 11th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).
J. C. Julius Langbein	Army	Musician	Camden, N.C.	19 Apr 1862	A drummer boy, 15 years of age, he voluntarily and under a heavy fire went to the aid of a wounded officer, procured medical assistance for him, and aided in carrying him to a place of safety.
John S. Lann	Navy	Landsman	U.S.S. Magnolia		As landsman on board the U.S.S. Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March, Lann served with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and throughout this fierce engagement made remarkable efforts in ass1sting transport of the gun. His coolness and determination in standing by his gun while under the fire of the enemy were a credit to the service to which he belonged.
Smith Larimer	Army	Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Va.	6 Apr 1865	Capture of flag of General Kershaw's headquarters.
James W. Larrabee	Army	Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Gaines Lawson	Army	First Sergeant	Minville, Tenn.	3 Oct 1863	Went to the aid of a wounded comrade between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.
John Lawson	Navy	Landsman	Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.	5 Aug 1864	For staying at his post despite being wounded
Henry W. Lawton	Army	Captain	Atlanta, Ga.	3 Aug 1864	Led a charge of skirmishers against the enemy's rifle pits and stubbornly and successfully resisted 2 determined attacks of the enemy to retake the works.
Nicholas Lear	Navy	Quartermaster	U.S.S. New Ironsides	various	Lear served on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865.
James H. Lee	Navy	Seaman	U.S.S. Kearsarge	19 June 1864	Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger of the No. 1 gun during this bitter engagement, Lee exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
George W. Leland	Navy	Gunner's Mate	U.S.S. Lehigh	16 November 1863	Serving on board the U.S.S. Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task, of freeing the Lehigh, which had grounded, and was under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie.
Pierre Leon	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	U.S.S. Baron De Kalb	23 December 1862 to 27 December 1862	Serving on board the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb, Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862. Proceeding under orders up the Yazoo River, the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb, with the object of capturing or destroying the enemy's transports, came upon the steamers John Walsh, R. J. Locklan, Golden Age and the Scotland sunk on a bar where they were ordered fired. Continuing up the river, she was fired on, but upon returning the fire, caused the enemy's retreat. Returning down the Yazoo, she destroyed and captured larger quantities of enemy equipment and several prisoners. Serving bravely throughout this action, Leon, as captain of the forecastle, "d1stinguished himself in the various actions."
Edwin Leonard	Army	Sergeant	near Petersburg, Va.	18 Jun 1864	Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of a Union brigade to stop their firing on the Union skirmish line.
William E. Leonard	Army	Private	Deep Bottom, Va.	16 Apr 1864	Capture of battle flag.
Frank Leslie	Army	Private	Front Royal, Va.	15 Aug 1864	Capture of colors of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Benjamin Levy	Army	Private	Battle of Glendale, Va.	30 Jun 1862	This soldier, a drummer boy, took the gun of a sick comrade, went into the fight, and when the color bearers were shot down, carried the colors and saved them from capture.
Dewitt Clinton Lewis	Army	Captain	Battle of James Island, Secessionville, S.C.	16 Jun 1862	While retiring with his men before a heavy fire of can1ster shot at short range, returned in the face of the enemy's fire and rescued an exhausted private of his company who but for this timely action would have lost his life by drowning in the morass through which the troops were retiring.
Henry Lewis	Army	Corporal	Vicksburg, Miss.	3 May 1863	Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with subs1stence stores.
Samuel E. Lewis	Army	Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
Adolphe Libaire	Army	Captain	Battle of Antietam, Md.	17 Sep 1862	In the advance on the enemy and after his color bearer and the entire color guard of 8 men had been shot down, this officer seized the regimental flag and with conspicuous gallantry carried it to the extreme front, urging the line forward.
John Lilley	Army	Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Va.	2 Apr 1865	After his regiment began to waiver he rushed on alone to capture the enemy flag. He reached the works and the Confederate color bearer who, at bayonet point, he caused to surrender with several enemy soldiers. He kept his prisoners in tow when they realized he was alone as his regiment in the meantime withdrew further to the rear.
Henry F. W. Little	Army	Sergeant	near Richmond, Va.	Sep 1864	Gallantry on the skirmish line.
George H. Littlefield	Army	Corporal	Fort Fisher, Va.	25 Mar 1865	The color sergeant having been wounded, this soldier picked up the flag and bore it to the front, to the great encouragement of the charging column.
Josiah O. Livingston	Army	First Lieutenant	Newport Barracks, N.C.	2 Feb 1864	When, after desperate res1stance, the small garrison had been driven back to the river by a vastly superior force, this officer, while a small force held back the enemy, personally fired the railroad bridge, and, although wounded himself, ass1sted a wounded officer over the burning structure.
Benjamin Lloyd	Navy	Coal Heaver	U.S.S. Wyalusing	25 May 1864	Serving on board the U.S.S. Wyalusing and participating in a plan to destroy the rebel ram Albemarle in Roanoke River, 25 May 1864.
John W. Lloyd	Navy	Coxswain	U.S.S. Wyalusing	25 May 1864	Serving on board the U.S.S. Wyalusing during an attempt to destroy the rebel ram Albemarle in Roanoke River, 25 May 1864, Lloyd participated in this daring plan by swimming the Roanoke River heavily weighted with a line which was used for hauling torpedoes across. Thwarted by discovery just before the completion of the plan, Lloyd cut the torpedo guiding line to prevent detection of the plan by the enemy and again swam the river, narrowly escaping enemy musket fire and regaining the ship in safety.
Lewis Locke	Army	Private	Paines Crossroads, Va.	5 Apr 1865	Capture of a Confederate flag
*Hugh Logan	Navy	Captain of the Afterguard	U.S.S. Rhode Island	30 December 1862	On board the U.S.S. Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on 30 December 1862.
John Lonergan	Army	Captain	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	2 Jul 1863	Gallantry in the recapture of 4 guns and the capture of 2 additional guns from the enemy; also the capture of a number of prisoners
William H. Longshore	Army	Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.
Joseph Lonsway	Army	Private	Murfrees Station, Va.	16 Oct 1864	Volunteered to swim Blackwater River to get a large flat used as a ferry on other side; succeeded in getting the boat safely across, making it possible for a detachment to cross the river and take possession of the enemy's breastworks.
William Lord	Army	Musician	Drurys Bluff, Va	16 May 1864	Went to the assistance of a wounded officer Iying helpless between the lines, and under fire from both sides removed him to a place of safety.
Andrew J. Lorish	Army	Commissary Sergeant	Battle of Opequon, Va.	19 Sep 1864	Amid the enemy he grabbed the flag from a color bearer who then called for help. When the bearer's comrades were readying their rifles he dashed directly at them securing their disarming. As he rode away, the Confederates picked up their guns firing at the captor of their flag.
George M. Love	Army	Colonel	Battle of Cedar Creek, Va.	19 Oct 1864	Capture of battle flag of 2d South Carolina (C.S.A.).
George M. Lovering	Army	First Sergeant	Siege of Port Hudson, La.	14 Jun 1863	During a momentary confusion in the ranks caused by other troops rushing upon the regiment, this soldier, with coolness and determination, rendered efficient aid in preventing a panic among the troops.
Cyrus B. Lower	Army	Private	Battle of the Wilderness, Va.	7 May 1864	Gallant services and soldierly qualities in voluntarily rejoining his command after having been wounded.
Robert A. Lower	Army		Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	22 May 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party
George Loyd	Army	Private	At Petersburg, Va	2 April 1865	Capture of division flag of General Heth
George W. Lucas	Army	Private	Benton, Ark.	25 Jul 1864	Pursued and killed Confederate Brig. Gen. George M. Holt, Arkansas Militia, capturing his arms and horse.
Moses A. Luce	Army	Sergeant	Laurel Hill, Va.	10 May 1864	Voluntarily returned in the face of the advancing enemy to the assistance of a wounded and helpless comrade, and carried him, at imminent peril, to a place of safety.
William Ludgate	Army	Captain	Farmville, Va.	7 Apr 1865	Gallantry and promptness in rallying his men and advancing with a small detachment to save a bridge about to be fired by the enemy.
Carl Ludwig	Army	Private	Second Battle of Petersburg, Va.	18 Jun 1864	As gunner of his piece, inflicted singly a great loss upon the enemy and distinguished himself in the removal of the piece while under a heavy fire.
Alphonso M. Lunt	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Opequon, Va.	19 Sep 1864	Carried his flag to the most advanced position where, left almost alone close to the enemy's lines he refused their demand to surrender, withdrew at great personal peril, and saved his flag.
Franklin W. Lutes	Army	Corporal	Petersburg, Va.	31 Mar 1865	Capture of flag of 41st Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.), together with the color bearer and one of the color guard.
James H. Luther	Army	Private	Second Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.	3 May 1863	Among the first to jump into the enemy's rifle pits, he himself captured and brought out three prisoners.
Gotlieb Luty	Army	Corporal	Battle of Chancellorsville, Va.	3 May 1863	Bravely advanced to the enemy's line under heavy fire and brought back valuable information.
Joel H. Lyman	Army	Quartermaster Sergeant	Battle of Opequon, Va.	19 Sep 1864	In an attempt to capture a Confederate flag he captured one of the enemy's officers and brought him within the lines.
Frederick A. Lyon	Army	Corporal	Battle of Cedar Creek, Va.	19 Oct 1864	With 1 companion, captured the flag of a Confederate regiment, 3 officers, and an ambulance with its mules and driver.
Thomas Lyons	Navy	Seaman	aboard the USS Pensacola	24 Apr 1862	For not leaving his post while under fire during the attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip.

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