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MEDALS OF HONOR ISSUFD BY THE WAR DEPART.'^'EI'iT 
 
 OFFICIAL LISTS PUBLISHFD BY DIRECTION OF THE SECKFTAHY OF ¥«AR 
 
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 1920 
 
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 Congressional Medal of Honor issued by the ITar 'department since 
 
 Apr. 6, 1917 up to and including General Orders iJo. 126. ..Nov. 11, 1919. 
 [Does not contain the names of any persons awarded M.of H. prior 
 to the 1/torld ii'iar j d 609.U6A6 
 
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 1927 
 
 1937 
 
 U.S. Adjutant general' s Office . 
 American Decorations. A list of awards of, 
 " \V Supplement I 
 
 " J^' " II 
 
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 MEDALS OF HONOK 
 
 V 
 
 ISSUKIl 1)V THE 
 
 WAR DEPARTMENT, 
 
 ri" T(l AND INCLUDING 
 
 OCTOBER 3 1, 1897 
 
 WITH THK LAWS, ORDERS, AND REGllATlONS RELATIVE TO THE 
 
 MEDAL, THE RIBBON TO BE WORN WITH THE MEDAL, AM) 
 
 THE KNOT TO BE W^ORN L\ LIEU OE THE MEDAL. 
 
 VV 
 
 I'lBLiSHEl) 15V DIRECTION ol" THK SECKKTAKV OK WAR. 
 
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 C; O \' K K N M K N T P K I N T I X ( ; ( i 1- I- I C K 
 
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 War DKPARTJtKXT, \\\\shin(;tc)x. D. C, 
 
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 CiKCn.AK: 
 
 The IdllnwiiiL; laws, iinleis, anil ru^ulatidiis lelatixc tn tlu- Muclal (if lioiiiir, Uie ribhon tn lit 
 worn with the medal, and the knot to lie worn in lieu of the medal, to,<;ether with a list of the names 
 of those to whom the medal has lieen awarded up to and including October 31, iSyy, are published 
 for the information and j4uidance of all concerned. 
 
 R. A. ALCxKR, 
 
 Sccictaiv of ]\ 'cir. 
 
LAWS, (3RDERvS, AND REGULATIONS 
 
 RKI.ATIVl". Til THK 
 
 MEDAL OF HONOR, 
 
 THE RIBBON TO BE WORN WITH THE MEDAL, AND THE KNOT 
 TO BE WORN IN LIEU OF THE MEDAL. 
 
8 MEDALS OK HONOR. 
 
 War Dkpaktment, 
 W'ashiiii^ton . June 26, iSgj. 
 
 By direction of the President, the following regulations are promulgated respecting the award 
 of Medals of Honor, and paragraph 177 of the Regulations is amended to read as follows: 
 
 177. Medals of Honor authorized by the Act of Congress approved March 3, 1863, are awarded 
 to officers and enlisted men, in the name of the Congress, for particular deeds of most distinguished 
 gallantry in action. 
 
 1. In order that the Congressional Medal of Honor may be deserved, .service must have been 
 performed in action of .such a conspicuous character as to clearlx' distinguish the man for gallantry 
 and intrepidity above his comrades — .service that involved extreme jeopardy of life or the performance 
 of extraordinarily hazardous dut>-. Reconnnendations for the decoration will be judged by this 
 standard of extraordinary merit, and incontestible proof of performance of the service will be exacted. 
 
 2. Soldiers of the Union have ever displayed bravery in battle, el.se victories could not have been 
 gained; but as courage and .self-sacrifice are the characteristics of every true soldier, such a badge 
 of distinction as the Congressional Medal is not to be expected as the reward of conduct that doe.s 
 not clearly distinguish the soldier above other men. whose bravery and gallantry have been proved 
 in battle. 
 
 3. Recommendations for medals on account of services rendered in the Volunteer Army during 
 the late war and in the Regular Army previous to January i, 1S90, will, if practicable, be submitted 
 by .some per.son other than the propcsed reci]iient, one who is jiersonally familiar with all the facts and 
 circum.stances claimed as justifying the award; but the application may be made by the one claiming 
 to have earned the decoration, in which case it will be in the form of a deposition, reciting a narra- 
 tive de.scription of the distinguished service performed. If official records are relied on as evidence 
 proving the personal .service, the reports of the action nuist be submitted or cited; but if the.se rec- 
 ords are lacking, the testimony must embrace 'that of one or more eyewitnes.ses, who, under oath, 
 describe specifically the act or acts they saw wherein the person reconnnended or applying clearly 
 distinguished him.self abo\-e his fellows for most distinguished gallantry in action. 
 
 4. Recommendations for medals on account of service rendered .subsequent to January i. 1890, 
 will be made by the connnanding officer at the time of the action or by an officer or soldier having 
 personal cognizance of the act for which the badge of honor is claimed, and the reconunendation will 
 embrace a detailed recital of all the facts and circumstances. Certificates of officers or the affidavits 
 of enlisted men who were eyewitnes.ses of the act will also be submitted if jiracticable. 
 
 5. In ca.ses that may ari.sc for service performed hereafter, reconnnendations for award of medals 
 must be forwarded within one year after the performance of the act for which the award is claimed. 
 Commanding officers will thoroughly investigate all cases of recommendations for Congressional 
 Medals arising in their connnands, and indorse their opinion upon the papers, which will be for- 
 warded to the Adjutant-General of the Army through regular channels. 
 
 R. A. ALGER, 
 
 Sfortarv of War. 
 
 MEMORANDUM. 
 
 War Department, 
 
 Fibniaiy /S. iSgj. 
 
 Under the Joint Resolution of Congress approved May 2, 1896, a medal of honor ribbon of the 
 new pattern, and a bowknot to be worn in lieu of the medal, will lie issued to any per.son, apph-ing 
 therefor, to whom the medal has heretofore been awarded. Whenever new ribbons thus issued shall 
 have been lo.st, destro>ed, or rendered unfit for use, without fault or neglect on the part of the persons 
 to whom they were i.s.sued, other ribbons may be issued to replace them; but the Joint Resolution of 
 May 2, 1896, does not authorize a similar replacement of bow'knots that may have been lost, destroyed, 
 or rendered unfit for use, and in no ca.se will more than one bowknot be issued to or for any one 
 person. 
 
Ml-.DAI.S «>1'' HONOR. 9 
 
 I^xcept in the case of an applicant whose ideiUilv is clearly esiablished by correspondence or oilier 
 records on tile in the l)e])artnient, neither the ribbon nor the bowknol will be issued to anv aj)plicant 
 therefor tintil he shall have fiu-nished evidence of his identity, such evidence to be the sworn state- 
 ment of at least two reputable jiersons who can testify that they have been ]3ersonall\' aciinainted 
 with the apjilicant for at least five years, and that the\' know liini to be the person that lie re]>resents 
 himself to be. 
 
 A new ribbon will not I)e issued to any person within one \-ear from the date of issue to him of 
 a ribbon of the new pattern, except upon the sworn testimony of two or more reputable persons to 
 the efiect that the ribbon previously i.ssued was lost, de.stroyed, or rendered unfit for use, without 
 fault or neg'lect on the part of the iier.son to whom it was issued; and similar testimony will be 
 recpiired in any case, re.y:ardless of the date of issue of the ori.tjinal ribbon, in which there shall be 
 any rea.son to doubt that such ribbon was lost, destro\-ed, <ir rendered unfit for use, without fault or 
 neglect on the part of the person to whom it was issued. 
 
 The Adjutaiit-( leiieral of the .\riii\- will issue the ribbons and bowknots to those to whom the 
 nie;lal has been awarded for distingui.shed coiiduct as members of the Regular Army, and the Chief 
 of the Record and Pension Office will issue them to those to whom the medal has been awarded for 
 .similar conduct as members of the \'olniiteer Arnu'. The suppl\- of ribbons and bowknots will be 
 divided between the Adjutant-General's Office and Record and Pension Office in the proportion in 
 which medals have been i.ssued to members or ex-members of the Re,gular and \'olunteer Armies, 
 respectivelw An exact account of all ribbons and Ijowkiiots that nia\' be issued will be ke])t. and 
 .such measures will be adopted for the pre.servation and custody of those on hand as will prevent the 
 possibility of any of them coming into the possession of persons not entitled to receive them. 
 
 DANIEL vS. LAMONT, 
 
 Strirtarv of War. 
 
 W.\R Department, 
 \ \ 'a s/ii a i^ lo H , November lo, rS(^6. 
 Orders: 
 
 In accordance with tlie provisions of the joint resolution of Congress entitled "Joint Resolu- 
 tion relative to the Medal of Honor authorized b>- the Acts of July twelfth, eighteen hundred and 
 sixtv-two, and March third, ei.ghteen hundred and sixty-three," approved May 2, 1896, a ribbon to 
 be worn with the Medal of Honor, and a knot to be worn in lieu of the medal, is prescribed and 
 established by the President of the Ignited States, to be each of a pattern as follows: 
 
 The ribljon to be of silk one inch wide and one inch in leii.gth ; the center stripe of white one- 
 sixteenth of an ineli wide, flanked on either side by a stripe of blue .seven thirty-seconds of an inch 
 wide, bordered li>- two stripes of red each one-quarter of an inch wide. 
 
 The knot to be a bowknol of the same combination <if colors as the ribbon above described. 
 The riblion and bowknot are shown in the designs hereto attached. '■'■ '■= •■' 
 
 DANIEL S. LAMONT, 
 
 ii£Crctary of War. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR 
 
 ISSUKD nv THIC 
 
 WAR DEPARTMENT 
 
 I"P TO AXn INCI.TTlTXr. 
 
 OCTOBER 31, 1897. 
 
AIHDALS OF HONOR 
 
 ISSUED HV THK WAR DEPARTMENT II* TO AM) IXCLIDINC OCTOBER 31, iSi,-. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Date of i.ssue. 
 
 Abbott, Charles E 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Abbott, George H 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Mf. Inf. 
 
 Achesay 
 
 Sergt., Indian Scouts. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Apr. 12, 1S75 
 
 Jan. 24, i,S65 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Cironnd of award. 
 
 Winter of 
 
 Adams, Clement J 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Adams, James F [ Nov. 26, 1864 Nineveh, Va Nov. 12, 1864 
 
 Priv.. Co. D, 1st \V. Va. Cav. 
 
 Adams, John F Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Adams, John G. B Dec. 16, 1S96 PVedericksburg.Va. Dec. i ^, 1862 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. I, 19th Ma.s.s. Inf. 
 
 Adams, John W Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Mu-,.. Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Adams, Lucien ' Jan. 24. 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Adjutant, George W Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Adlington, Thomas A .. . . 
 Priv., Co. (;. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Albee, George E 
 
 Lieut., 24th r. S. Inf. 
 
 Alber, Frederick 
 
 Priv., Co. .\.. 17th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 18, 1894 i Brazos River, Tex .' (.)ct. 28, 1869 
 
 July 30, 1896 
 
 Spottsylvania, Va, 
 
 May 12, 1864 
 
 Albert, Christian Aug. 10, 1895 Vick.sburg, Mi.ss . , Mav 22, 186', 
 
 Priv,, Co. G, 47th Ohio Inf. , ' 
 
 .\ppomattox cam- Mar. 29 to 
 paigu, Va. , Apr. 9, 1865 
 
 Allen, Abner P | Mav 12, 186s 
 
 Corp., Co. K, 39th 111. Inf. 
 
 Allen, Charles H Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 Priv., Co, G, 27th Me. Inf. 1 
 
 Allen, James I ,Sept. 11, 1890 ' .South Mountain, vSept. 14, 1862 
 
 Priv., Co. F, i6th N, Y. Inf. j Md. 
 
 Allen, Jeddiah ! Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. j ] 
 
 * See note on pagy 133. 
 
 {*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallant conduct during cam- 
 paigns and engagements 
 with Apache.s. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of State flag of i4tli 
 Virginia Cavalry ( C. ,S. A. I. 
 
 Seized the two colors from the 
 hands of a corporal and a 
 lieutenant as they fell mor- 
 tally wounded, and with a 
 color in each hand advance<l 
 acro.ss the field to a point 
 where the regiment was re- 
 formed on those colors. 
 
 I*) 
 (*■) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 .•attacked with two men a force 
 of eleven Indians, drove 
 them from the hills and re- 
 connoitered the country be- 
 yond. 
 
 Bravely resetted a lieutenant 
 of his regiment, who had 
 been caj^tured by a party of 
 rebels, by shooting down 
 one, knocking over another 
 with the butt of his musket, 
 and taking them l)oth pris- 
 oners. 
 
 tiallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ' volunteer stormi ng party. ' " 
 
 Ciallant conduct in action. 
 
 Capture of flag of i6th CTCorgia 
 Infantry (C. S. A.). 
 
 13 
 
14 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Na:iie, rank, and organization. 
 
 Allen, Samuel L 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 27tU Me. Inf. 
 
 Allen, Seth G . . 
 
 I'riv., Co. P.. 2;tli :\Ie, Inf. 
 
 Allen, \A^illiam 
 
 1st Seri,n. Co. I, 2^(1 V. S. Inf. 
 
 Allen, William A 
 
 Corp., Co. K. 37th Me. Inf. 
 
 Ames, Adelbert 
 
 1st Lieut., 5tli r. S. Art. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S63 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Ground of awanl. 
 
 Date. 
 
 
 Apr. 12. 1.S75 ' Turret Mountain, Mar. 27, 1.S73 
 Ariz. I 
 
 Jan. 24. 1S65 j ! 
 
 I 
 June 22, 1^94 Hull Run, \a j July 21, ifS6l 
 
 Ammerman, Robert W 
 
 Priv., Co. B, i4Sth Pa. luf. 
 
 Anderson, Amos S 
 
 Corp., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Anderson, Charles W 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 1st X. Y. (Lin- 
 coln 1 Cav. 
 
 Anderson, Everett W 
 
 Sergt., Co. M, 15th Pa. Cav. 
 
 Anderson, Frederick C 
 
 Priv., Co. A, iSth Mass. Inf. 
 
 Anderson, James 
 
 Priv., Co. M, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Anderson, Marion T 
 
 Capt. Co. D, 51st Ind. Inf. 
 
 Anderson, Peter 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 5i...t ^Vis. Inf. 
 
 Anderson, Thomas 
 
 Corp., Co. 1, 1st W. Va. Cav. 
 
 Anderson, William A 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27lh Me. Inf. 
 
 Anderson, William R 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Andrews, Chase 
 
 Corp., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Andrews, James E 
 
 Priv., Co. H., 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 31, 1.S6.S Spottsylvania, Va. IMay 12,1^64 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 • 
 
 Alar. 26, 1865 Wavnesboro,Va. . . Mar. 2, 1.S65 
 
 I 
 
 Dec. .^1X94 Cro.shys Creek, Jan. 14, tS6.t 
 Teun. 
 
 Sept. -, i'S64 Weldon Railroad, Ani;. 21, 1S64 
 Nov. 19, 1S70 I Wichita River, Te.\-. Oct. 5, 1870 
 Sept. I, I ■'■193 Nashville, Teun. . . Dec. 16,1864 
 
 June :6, 1S65 
 
 Bentonville, N. C. Mar. 19, i.S6,s 
 
 Apr. 24, l86,i .\pponiattox ,Sta- Apr. S, 1.S65 
 tion, Va 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, rS6,=j 
 
 Jan. 24, i.S6,s 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S6.S 
 
 Apple, Andrew O 
 
 Corp., Co. I, I2th W. \'a. Inf. 
 
 Appleton, William H 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. H, 4th r. S. C. T. 
 
 Archer, James W 
 
 ist Lieut, and .\djt. 59th Ind. 
 Inf. 
 
 I\I;iy 12, i,S65 [ Appotnaltox cam- Mar. 29, to 
 paign, \'a. ' Apr. 9, 1S65 
 
 Petersburg, Va. . . .i June 15, 1S64 
 
 Feb. 18,1891 <|l New Market i Sei)t.29, 1.S64 
 Heights, Va. 
 
 Aug. 2, 1897 Corinth, Miss. 
 
 Oct. 4, [862 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Remained upon the field in 
 connnand of a section of 
 Griffin's Battery, directing 
 its fire after being severely 
 wounded, and refusing to 
 leave the field until too 
 weak to sit upon the cais- 
 .son, where he had been 
 placed by men of his com- 
 mand. 
 
 Capture of battle flag of 8th 
 North Carolina ( C. S. A. 1. 
 
 Capture of unknown Confed 
 erate flag. 
 
 Captured, single handed, a 
 Confederate general. 
 
 Capture of battle flag of 27111 
 South Carolina (C. S. .\. 1. 
 
 Gallantry during the pursuit 
 and fight with Indians. 
 
 Led his regiment over five 
 lines of the enemy's works, 
 where he fell, .severely 
 wounded. 
 
 Gallant conduct in saving gun 
 of Fourteenth Corps from 
 capture. 
 
 Capture of Confederate flag. 
 
 (,*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Gallant conduct in battle. 
 
 The first man of the ICight- 
 eenth Corps to enter the 
 enemy's works. 
 
 Valiant ser\-ice in a desperate 
 assault, inspiring the Union 
 troops by his example of 
 steady courage. 
 
 Voluutarilj- took command of 
 another re.giment, with the 
 consent of one or more of his 
 seniors, who were present, 
 rallied the coniniand ami led 
 it 111 the assault. 
 
 ♦See nole on page 133. 
 
MEDALS OK HONOR. 
 
 15 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Date of issue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Archer, Lester Apr. 6, 1865 Near Riclunoud, ' Sept. 29, 1.S64 
 
 .Sergt., Co. K, 96th N. Y Inf. , , Va, 
 
 Archinal, William ' July 10, 1S94 Vicksburg, -Miss. . ., May 22, 1863 
 
 Corp., Co. I, v>th Ohio Inf. 1 
 
 I 
 
 Armstrong, Clinton L , Aug. 15, 1894 Vickshurg, Miss. . .1 May 22, i.S6^ 
 
 rriv., Co. D, 83(1 Ind. Inf. 
 
 Arnold, Abraham K Sept. ' i, 189', I)aven])ort P.ridge, Mav 10, 1864 
 
 Capt., 5tli U. vS. Cav. ' ' ; Va. 
 
 Aston, Edgar R July 28, 1,868 ,San Carlos, .\ri/.. . . May \(\ 1.868 
 
 I'riv., Co. L, 8th U. S. Cav. ' j 
 
 Atkins, Charles P Jan. 24, 1865 , 1 
 
 Priv., Co. ,\, 2-th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 Auld, William M 
 
 Corp., Co. E, 27th :Mc. Inf. 
 
 Austin, William G June 27, 1891 Wounded Knee Dec. 29, 1890 
 
 Sergt.,Co. E, 7th U. S. Cav. ' Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 Avery, William B Sept. 2, i.S9'5 Tranters Creek, June 5, 1862 
 
 Capt., 1st N. V. Marine Art. ' , N. C. 
 
 Ayer, William H. H ; Jan. 24, 186'; | I 
 
 Priv.. Co. II, 27th :\Ie. Inf. ! ' ' 
 
 Ayers, James F ; Nov. 16, 1876 .Sappa Creek. Kans.' .\pr. 2^, 1875 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 6th U. S. Cav. } 
 
 Ayres, David Apr. 13, 1,894 ' Vicksburg, Mi.ss. . . Mav 22, 1863 
 
 Sergt., Co. .-\, 57th Ohio Inf. " , \ ' " 
 
 Ayres, John G. K .\ug. ',1, 1.S94 Vicksburg, Miss. 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 8th Mo. Inf. ' " i 
 
 May 22, 1863 
 
 Babcock, John B .Sept. 18, 1897 , SpringCreek,Nebr.; May 16, 1869 
 
 1 st Lieut. , 5th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Babcock, William J. 
 
 .Sergt., Co. K, 2d R. I. Inf. 
 
 Mar. 2, 1.895 Petersburg, Va.... .\pr. 2, 1865 
 
 Bacon, Elijah W j Dec. r, 1,864 Gettysburg, Pa. . . .| July 3, 1.863 
 
 Priv., Co. F, I4tli Conn. Inf. | 
 
 Bail, William : Jan, 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. C. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bailey, Albert Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Wagoner, Co. F, 27th .Me. Inf. 
 
 Bailey, James E 
 
 Sergt., Co. E. 5th U. S. Cay. 
 
 \pr. 1 2, 1 875 I Winter of 
 
 1872-73. 
 
 Baird, Absalom , Apr. 22, 1896 Jonesboro, Ga 1 Sept. [, 1864 
 
 P.rig. Gen., 1'. S. \'ols. 
 
 Baird, George W 
 
 1st Lieut., and .\dit. 5th U. S. 
 Inf. 
 
 Nov. 27, 1894 Bear Paw Moun- Sept. 30, 1877 
 tain, Mont. 
 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
 Gallantry in placing the colors 
 of his regiment on Battery 
 Hudson. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming part}'." 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party . " 
 
 By a gallant charge against a 
 superior force of the enemy 
 extricated his connnand 
 from a perilous position to 
 which it had been ordered. 
 
 Bravery in action with In- 
 dians. 
 
 ('■") 
 
 (*) 
 
 While concealed in a ravine, 
 a.ssisted men on the skir- 
 mish line, directing their 
 fire, etc., and using every 
 effort to dislodge the enemy. 
 
 Handled his battery with 
 greatest coolness amidst the 
 hottest fire. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Rapid pursuit, gallantry, en- 
 ergy, and enterpri.se in an 
 engagement with Indians. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer .stonning part}-. ' ' 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer .storming party. " 
 
 While .serving witii a scouting 
 colunm this officer's troop 
 was attacked by a vastly 
 superior force of Indians. 
 .Advancing to high ground 
 he dismounted his men, re- 
 maining mounted himself to 
 encourage them, and there 
 fought the Indians until re- 
 lieved, his horse being 
 wounded. 
 
 First of the regiment in the 
 enemy's works. 
 
 Capture of flag of i6th North 
 Carolina (C. S. A. ). 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallant conduct during the 
 campaigns and engagements 
 with .A.paches. 
 
 Voluntarily led a detached 
 brigade in an assaidt upon 
 the enemy's works. 
 
 Most distinguished gallantry 
 in action with the Nez Per- 
 cys Indians. 
 
i6 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and orijaiiization. Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 Place. Date. 
 
 Baker, Albert Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Baker, John ' Apr. 27, 1H77 I Cedar Creek, etc., Oct. 1S76, to 
 
 Mns., Co. D, 5th T'. S. Inf. Mont. J.in., 1877. 
 
 Baldwin, Frank D Dec. 3, 1891 , Peach Tree Creek, ' July 20, 1864 
 
 Cajjt. Co. D, 19th Mich. Inf. , ^ Ga. 
 
 Baldwin, Frank D 
 
 1st Lieut., 5th I'. S. Inf. 
 
 Nov. 28, 1894 ' aicClellans Creek, Nov. S, r,S74 
 Tex. 
 
 Bancroft, Neil Oct. 5, 1S7S 1 Little Bi.tc Horn, 
 
 Priv.,Co. .\, 7th U. S. Cav. ' Mont. 
 
 June 25, 1876 
 
 Banfield, Philip 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bangs, Willard 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Banks, George L 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 15th Ind. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, I.S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S6.5 
 
 Sept. 28, 1897 Mi.ssionarv Ridge, 
 Tenn. 
 
 Nov. 25, 1863 
 
 Barber, James A 
 
 Corp., Co. G, I.St R. 1. .\rt. 
 
 June 16, 1866 Petersburg, Va . 
 
 .\l.,r. 
 
 Barker, Nathaniel C 1 Sept. 2^ 1897 . .Spottsvlvania, Va 
 
 Sergt., Co. E, nth N.H. Inf. '1 
 
 Barker, William B 
 
 Corp., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Barnes, Benjamin 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Barnes, William C 
 
 1st Class Priv. Signal Corps. 
 U. S. .\. 
 
 Barnes, William H 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 38th r. S. C. T. 
 
 Barnum, Henry A .. 
 Col. 1 49th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24. 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Nov. 8, i,S,S2 Fort Apache, Ari<^. 
 
 -Vpr. 6,1865 : Chapin s Farm, 
 near Richmond, 
 Va. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 1865 
 
 Jlay 12, 1864 
 
 (*) 
 Gallantry in engagements. 
 
 Led his company in a coun- 
 tercharge, under a galling 
 fire, ahead of his own men, 
 and singly entered the ene- 
 my's line, capturing and 
 bringing back two commis- 
 sioned officers, fully armed, 
 besides a guidon of a Geor- 
 gia regiment. 
 
 Rescued, with two companies, 
 two wliite girls, by a volun- 
 iintary attack upon Indians 
 whose su]5erior numliers and 
 strong position would have 
 warranted delay for rein- 
 forcements, but which delay 
 would have permitted the 
 Indians to escape and kill 
 their captives. 
 
 Brought w-ater for the wound- 
 ed under a most galling fire. 
 
 (*) 
 
 .\s color bearer, led his regi- 
 ment in the assault, and, 
 though wounded, carried the 
 flag forward to the enemv's 
 works, where he was again 
 wounded. In a brigade of 
 eight regiments this flag 
 was the first planted on the 
 parapet. 
 
 Voluntarily accompanied the 
 infantry in an assault, and 
 turned the captured .guns 
 upon the enemy. 
 
 Six color bearers of the regi- 
 ment having been killed, he 
 voluntarily took both flags 
 of the re.giment and carried 
 them through the remain- 
 der of the battle. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Sept. II, ]88i ' Bravery in action. 
 
 Sejit. 29, 1864 
 
 July 16, i8,Sg Chattanooga, Tenn. Nov. 23, 1863 
 
 Barren, Charles L ' May 14, 1891 Near Camden, .S. C . 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. C, io2d U.S. C.T. , 
 
 *See note on page 133. 
 
 .April, 1865 
 
 .-\niong the first to enter the 
 enemy's works, although 
 wounded. 
 
 Although suffering .severelv 
 from woimds, he led his reg- 
 iment and was again .severe- 
 ly wounded. 
 
 Hazardous service in march- 
 in.g through the enemy's 
 countrv to bring relief to his 
 command. 
 
^[EI>AI.S 111-- II()N'(.)K. 
 
 17 
 
 Name, rank, and orsjanization. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Barrett, Richard 
 
 1st Sertrt. Co. .\, i.st T'. S. Cav. 
 
 Barringer, William H. . . 
 Priv., Co. 1-', 4tli Va. Inf. 
 
 Barrows, David S 
 
 I.st Sergt. Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Barry, Augustus 
 
 Sertft. Maj. i6tli I". S. Inf. 
 
 Barry, John P 
 
 1st Sergt., Co. A, 24th V. R. C. 
 
 Bartlett, Charles S 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bartlett, Joseph W 
 
 I'riv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 12, 1S75 
 
 July 12, iSg4 
 Jan. 24. lSft5 
 Feb. 2.S, i,S7(i 
 May 9, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 24, I.S65 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Sycamore Canyon, ' May 23, 1872 
 Ariz. 
 
 Vicksburg. Miss. . . M.iv 22. 1.S63 
 
 Crounil of award. 
 
 I(S6;, to i.Sfis 
 April, 1865 
 
 Batchelder, Richard N 
 
 Lieut. Col. and Chief (J. :M. 2d 
 Corps. 
 
 Bates, Delavan 
 
 Col. 30th I'. S. C. T. 
 
 Bates, Marcus 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bates, Norman F 
 
 .Sergt., Co. K, 4th Iowa Cav. 
 
 Baybutt, Philip 
 
 Priv., Co. .'V, 2(1 Mass. Cav. 
 
 Bean, Lewis L 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Beattie, Alexander M 
 
 Capt. Co. F. 3d \'t. Inf. 
 
 Beaty, Powhatan 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. Cr. 5tli U. .S. C. T. 
 
 Beauford, Clay 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. P., 5tli T'. S. Cav. 
 
 May 211, 1S95 Between Callelt < )ct. 13 to 13, 
 
 and I'airf.ix ,Sta- 1863. 
 tions, Va. 
 
 June 22, 1S91 Cemetery Hill, \'a. July 30. 1S64 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 i 
 
 June 17, 1865 ColunitiU'-. C.i .Viir. 16, 1863 
 
 Oct. 19, 1.S64 Luray, \'a .Sept. 24, 1864 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Apr. 23.1.894 Cold Harbor, ^"a. June 5.1.864 
 
 Beaufort, Jean J 
 
 Corp., Co. A, 2d La. Inf 
 
 Bebb, Edward J 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 4th Iowa Cav. 
 
 Beckwith, Wallace A 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 2ist Conn. Inf. 
 
 Beddows, Richard 
 
 Priv., 34tli X. V. Battery. 
 
 -\pr. 6,1863 Cliapin's l^'arni, .Sept. 29, I.S64 
 near Ricliinond, 
 Va. 
 
 Apr. 12, 1875 Winter of 
 
 1872-73. 
 
 July 20,1897 ' Port Hudson. La.. I About JNIay 
 
 20, lS6v 
 
 Con.spicuous gallantry in a 
 charge u]3on the Tonto 
 Apaches. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ' vohmteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 (*) 
 
 (iallantry in various actions 
 during the rebellion. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, III. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Successfully fought his trains 
 through the lines against 
 heavy odds. 
 
 (rallantr}- in action where he 
 fell, .shot through the face, 
 at the head of his regiment. 
 
 Capture of Hag and bearer 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Removed, under a hot fire, a 
 wounded memlier of his com- 
 mand to a place of safety. 
 
 Took conmiand of Company 
 G, all the officers having 
 been killed or wounded, an<l 
 gallantly led it. 
 
 Ciallant conduct during the 
 campaignsaud engagements 
 with Apaches. 
 
 Volunteered to go within the 
 enemy's lines, and at the 
 head of a party of eight de- 
 stroyed a signal .station, 
 thereby greatly aiding in 
 the operations against Port 
 Hudson th.at immediately 
 followed. 
 
 June 17, 1863 Columbus, Ga .-\pr. 16.1863 Capture of flag 
 
 Feb. 13, 1897 Fredericksl)urg,\'a. Dec. 13, 186, 
 
 ■[56- 
 
 July 10,1.896 Spottsy i va n ia May 1.8, 1.864 
 Court House, Va. 
 
 *See note on page 133. 
 
 Gallantly responded to a call 
 for volunteers to man a 
 battery, serving with great 
 heroism until the termina- 
 tion of the engagement. 
 
 Brought his guidon off in 
 safety under a heavy fire of 
 mu.sketry. after he had lost 
 it by his horse beconung 
 furious from the bursting of 
 a shell. 
 
i8 
 
 jmf.dals of honor. 
 
 Naiiif. rank, and orjjanization. Date of issue. 
 
 Beebe, William S 
 
 isl Lieut., ( )ril, Dejjt., l". vS. A. 
 
 Beech, John P 
 
 .Seryt.. Co. H, 4th N.J. Inf. 
 
 Begley, Tcrrence 
 
 Serift.. Co. I), 7th N. V. H. A. 
 
 Belcher, Thomas 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 9tli Me. Inf. 
 
 June 30, 1S97 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Cane River Cross- 
 ing, La. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 S pottsy 1 vania 
 Court House, Va. 
 
 June .s, 1.S94 
 
 Dec. 1, 1S64 ! Cold Harlior, Va. 
 
 Apr. 23, 1864 Voluntarily led a succe.s.sful 
 assault on a fortified posi- 
 tion. 
 
 May 12, 1864 
 
 June 3, 1864 ' Capture of flag 
 
 Voluntarily' worked the guns 
 of a battery. 
 
 Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Chapin's I' arm. 
 near Richmond, 
 \'a. 
 
 Sept. 29, 1864 Took a guidon from the hands 
 of the bearer, mortally 
 wounded, and advanced 
 with it nearer to the battery 
 than any other man. 
 
 Bell, James 
 
 Priv.. Co. K, 7th T". .S. Inf. 
 
 Benedict, George G 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. C, I2tli ^■t. Inf. 
 
 Benjamin, John F 
 
 Corp., Co. M, 2d X. V. Cav. 
 
 Benjamin, Samuel N 
 
 1st Lieut., 2d U.S. Art. 
 
 Bennett, Augustus 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bennett, Orren 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 141st Pa. Inf. 
 
 Bennett, Orson W 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. A. io2d U. S. C. T. 
 
 Bensinger, William 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 2ist Ohio Inf. 
 
 Dec. 2, 1876 Big Horn, Mont. . . July 9, 1875 
 
 June 27, 1892 ( rcttyslnirg. Pa. . 
 
 .\|ir. 2.J, 1.S65 .Sailors Creek, \'a. 
 
 June 1 I, 1.S77 liull Run to Spott- 
 svlvania. ^'a. 
 
 Jan. 24. 1.S6.S 
 
 Carried dispatches to Cieneral 
 Crook at the imminent risk 
 of his life. 
 
 July 3, 1.S63 Passed through a murderous 
 fire of .grape and canister 
 in delivering orders, and 
 reformed the crowded lines. 
 
 .\pr. 6, 1865 Capture of battle flag of 9th 
 Virginia Infantry ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 July. 1861, to Particularly distinguished 
 May, 1864. .services as an artillery offi- 
 
 cer. 
 
 (*) 
 
 .\]ir. 24. 1.S65 Sailors Creek, Va. . Apr. ft, 1.S65 Capture of flag. 
 
 Mar. 9, |,S.S7 Honey Ilil 
 
 :\Iar, 25, 1863 : Georgia 
 
 Benson, James A 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Benyaurd, \WiIliam H. H 
 
 Capt., Corps of Engs., L^. .S. A. 
 
 J.ni. 24, 1.S65 
 
 .S. C. . Nov. 30, 1.S64 Di.stingnished conduct in sav- 
 ing from capture three pieces 
 j of artillery. 
 
 .\pril, 1862 One of twenty-two men (in- 
 cluding two civilians) who, 
 by direction of General 
 Mitchel ( or Buell ) pene- 
 trated nearly 200 miles south 
 into the enemy's territory 
 and captured a railroad train 
 at Big vShanty, Ga., in an 
 attempt to destroy the 
 bridges and track between 
 Chattanooga and Atlanta. 
 
 n 
 
 .Sept. 7, 1.S97 ' Five I'orks. Va. 
 
 .\pr. 
 
 Bergendahl, Frederick 
 Priv.. Band, 4tli I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Berry, Edward M 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Mc. Inf. 
 
 Berry, John 
 
 Priv., Co. C. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Berry, Moses G 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 1865 With one companion volun- 
 tarily advanced in a recon- 
 noissance beyond the skir- 
 misliers, where he was ex- 
 posed to imminent peril; 
 also, in the .same battle, rode 
 to the front with the com- 
 manding general to encour- 
 age wavering troops to re- 
 sume the advance, which 
 they did successfully. 
 
 Oct. 13,1875 St.lkedPIaiu^,Tex. Dec. .S, 1874 Gallantry in a long cha.se after 
 
 Indians. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 J.in. 24. 1,865 
 
 .; Jan, 24, 1,865 
 
 (*) 
 
 * Set- note on jiaice 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 19 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Berry, William 
 
 Priv., Co. t;, 27tli JK-. Inf. 
 
 Berry, William 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27II1 Mv. Inf. 
 
 Bertram, Heinrich 
 
 Corp., Co. B, Sth U. ,S. Cav 
 
 Bessey, Charles A 
 
 Corp., Co. A, 3d U. S. Cav. 
 
 Date of is.siie. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 I 
 
 July 24, 1.S69 j ,\riz<)na 
 May 15, iSgc 
 
 Betts, Charles M Oct. 10, 1S92 
 
 Lieut. Col. i,sth Pa. Cav. 
 
 Beyer, Hillary Oct. 30, 1S96 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. II, 4c,lli Pa. Inf. 
 
 Near K 1 k li o r n 
 Creek, Wvo. 
 
 i,S6S 
 
 Jan. 13, iS77 
 
 Greensboro, N. C. 
 
 Antietani, Md. 
 
 Apr. 
 
 Sept. 17, 1862 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Bickford, Henry H Mar. 26, 1.865 1 Wavneslioro, Va. 
 
 Corp., Co. ]■:, Sth N. Y. Cav. , \ ' 
 
 Bickford, Matthew Aug. 31, 1S94 \'icksburn. Miss. 
 
 Corp., Co. G, Nth Mo. Inf. 
 
 Bieger, Charles Julv ti, 1S97 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 4th Mo. Cav. 
 
 (*) 
 (■"■) 
 
 Bravery in scouts .iml actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 While .scontiui; with four men 
 and attacked in ambnsli by 
 fourteen hostile Indians, 
 held his ground, two of his 
 men being wounded, and 
 kept up the fi,t;ht until hini- 
 .self wounded in the side, and 
 then went to the assi.stance 
 of his wounded comrades. 
 
 ig, r.S6.s Ca])tnred the flag of tlie 3d 
 South Carolina Cavalrv (C. 
 
 S. A. ). 
 
 After his eonunaml had been 
 forced to fall back, reniaineil 
 alone on the line of liattle. 
 caring for his wounded com- 
 rades and carrying one of 
 theni to ;i place of safetv. 
 
 Recapture of fl.ig. 
 
 Bingham, Henry H 
 
 Capt. Co. G, I40tli Pa. Inf. 
 
 Aug. 26, 1S93 
 
 Birdsall, Horatio L June 17, 1.S65 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, 3d Iowa Cav. 
 
 Bisbee, Charles D Jan. 24, i.S6s 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27tli .Me, Inf. I 
 
 Bisbee, Orrin S Jan. 24, iS6,s 
 
 Priv, Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bishop, Daniel I Apr. 12, 1875 
 
 ■Sergt., Co. A, , sth r. S. Cav. 
 
 Bishop, Francis A Dec. i, 1864 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, ,S7th I'a. Inf. 
 
 Black, George E 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Black, John C 
 
 Lieut. Col. 37th 111. Inf. 
 
 Black, William P 
 
 Capt. Co. K, 37th 111. Inf. 
 
 Blackmar, Wilmon W 
 
 Lieut., Co. II, 1st W. Va. Cnv. 
 
 Jan. 24, 186.S 
 Oct. 31, 1893 
 
 Oct. 
 
 1S93 
 
 Oct. 23, 1897 
 
 Ivy l'"arm, Miss. . . 
 
 Wilderness, Va . 
 
 Columbus, Ga . 
 
 Mar. 2, 1865 
 May 22, 1863 
 Feb. 22, 1864 
 
 May 6, 1864 
 
 (TaUantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party." 
 
 Voluntarily risked his life Ijy 
 taking a liorse, inider heavy 
 fire, beyond the line fif Ijattle 
 for the rescue of his captain, 
 whose hor.se had l>een killed 
 in a charge, and who w.is 
 surrounded liy the enemy's 
 skirmishers. 
 
 Rallied and led into action a 
 pe>rtiou of the troops who 
 had given way under the 
 fierce assaults of the eneniv. 
 
 .\pr. 16, 1863 Capture of Hag and bearer. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Mar. 2,s, 1873 j Ciallantry in engagements. 
 .Spottsvlvani.i, \'a . May 12,1864 ' Capture of flag. 
 
 Turret Mountain 
 Ariz. 
 
 Prairie Grove, .\rk . , Dec. 
 
 1862 
 
 Pea Ridge, Ark. 
 
 I'"ive Forks, Va. 
 
 Mar. 7, 1862 
 
 Apr. 1, 1865 
 
 Gallantly charged the posi- 
 tion of the enemy and cap- 
 tured a battery; was severe- 
 ly wounded. 
 
 Siii.gle handed confronted the 
 enemy, firing a rifle at them 
 and tiius checking their ad- 
 vance witliin i(x) yards of 
 the lines. 
 
 At a critical stage of tlie battle, 
 without orders, led a success- 
 ful ailvance upon the enemy. 
 
 *St'(-- note nn jiat'C i3,-\. 
 
20 
 
 MKDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, and orsjani/.alion. Date of issue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Blackwood, William R. D. 
 Surg. 48th Pa. Inf. 
 
 July 21,1897 Petersburg, Va. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Apr. 2, 1S65 
 
 Blair, James 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. I, 1st IT. S. Cav. 
 
 Blanchard, Jacob S 
 
 Priv.,Co. G, 27tb .Ale. Inf. 
 
 Blanchard, Stephen 
 
 Cor])., Co. 1, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Blanquet 
 
 Indian Scout. 
 
 Apr. 12, 1.S75 
 
 J.in. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1.SA5 
 .\pr. 12, 1S75 
 
 W inter of 
 1S72-7.V 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Removed .severely wounded 
 olficers and .soldiers from 
 the field while under a heavy 
 fire from the enemy, expos- 
 ing himself beyond the call 
 of duty, thus furnishing an 
 example of nio.st distin- 
 guished gallantry. 
 
 Gallant conduct during the 
 campaigns and engagements 
 with Apaches. 
 
 Blasdel, Thomas A 
 
 Corp.,Co. H, S^d Ind. Inf. 
 
 Blickensderfer, Milton 
 
 Corp., Co. E, 126th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Bliss, George N 
 
 Capt. Co. C, 1st R. I. Cav. 
 
 .•\ug. 1 1, i.Sy4 
 Apr. 24, 1865 
 Aug. 3, 1897 
 
 Blodgett, Wells H 
 
 isl Lieut. Co. D, 37th 111. Inf. 
 
 Blood, Charles H 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th :Me. Inf. 
 
 Blucher, Charles 
 
 Corp.. Co. H, 188th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Bonebrake, Henry G 
 
 IJent., Co. G, 17th Pa. Cav. 
 
 \"icksburg. Miss. 
 Petersburg, Va. . 
 Wavneslioro,\'a . 
 
 Winter of 
 
 May 22, 1863 
 Apr. 3, 1,865 
 Sept. 2,S, 1S64 
 
 Feb. 15, 1894 Newtonia, Mo .... Sept. 30, 1862 
 
 Bonnaffon, Sylvester, jr 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. G, 99th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 
 
 1865 
 
 Apr. 6. 
 
 1865 
 
 Apr. 24, 
 
 1.S65 
 
 .Sept. 29, 
 
 '^93 
 
 port Harrison, near .Sept 
 Richmond, Va. 
 
 I'ive Forks, \':\ . 
 
 (") 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallant conduct <lnring the 
 campaigns and engagements 
 with Apaches. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ' volunteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 While in connnand of the 
 provost guard in the village, 
 he saw the Union lines re- 
 turning 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. 
 
 With a single orderly, cap- 
 tured an armed picket of 
 eight men and marched 
 them in, prisoners. 
 
 9. 1864 
 
 Ajir. I, 1865 Capture of flag. 
 
 Planted first national colors 
 on the fortifications. 
 
 Bovdlon P lank 
 Road, Va. 
 
 Oct. 27, 1864 
 
 Boody, Robert M 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, 40th N. V. Inf. 
 
 Boody, Sylvester O 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 July 8, 1896 
 
 Williamsburg, Va. May 5, 1862 
 
 Cliaucellorsville, , Mav 2, 186^ 
 \'a. 
 
 Boon, Hugh P 
 
 Capt. Co. B, 1st W. Va. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Apr. 24, 1.865 Sailors Creek, Va. . 
 
 * See note oil page 133. 
 
 Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Checked the rout and rallied 
 the troops of his connnand 
 in the face of a terrible fire 
 of nnisketry. 
 
 This soldier, then a corporal, 
 at great personal risk, vol- 
 untarily saved tlie lives of 
 and brought from the bat- 
 tlefield two wounded com- 
 rades. 
 
 Voluntarily, and at great per- 
 .sonal risk, brought from the 
 field of battle and saved 
 the life of Capt. George B. 
 Carse, Co. C, Fortieth New 
 York Vohmteer Infantry. 
 
 (*) 
 Capture of flag. 
 
MEDAL.S OF HONOR. 
 
 21 
 
 I 
 Xamc, rank, ami iirnanizalion. Date of 
 
 Action. 
 
 IM.ico. Date. 
 
 Ciniunil of au.inl. 
 
 Boquet, Nicholas 
 
 I'riv., Co. I), 1st Iowa Inf. 
 
 Boss, Orlando 
 
 Corp., Co. !■', 25tli Mass. Inf. 
 
 Boston, Elijah F 
 
 Priv., Co. H. 271I1 Me. lnl\ 
 
 Bourke, John G 
 
 I'riv., Co. E, csth Pa. Cav. 
 
 l"el). 16, 1S97 '\ Wilsons Creek, Mo. Anjf. ro, i,S6l 
 
 May ici, i,S,SS Col.I Ilarl.or, Va. . June ;„|S64 
 
 Bowden, Charles A 
 
 Priv., Co. G. 2-jlh Me. Inf. 
 
 Bowden, Samuel 
 
 Corp., Co. M, 6tli I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Bowen, Chester B 
 
 Corp., Co. I, 1st X. V. Dra.y. 
 
 Bowen, Emmer 
 
 Priv.. Co. C, I27tli 111. Inf. 
 
 Bowey, Richard 
 
 Sertft., Co. C, 1st \\'. \'a. Cav. 
 
 Bowman, Alonzo 
 
 ,Ser'<t., Co. 1), 6th U. .S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 
 Nov. 16, 
 
 Jan. 24, 
 Nov. ly, 
 vSept.27, 
 July 21, 
 Mar. 26, 
 Nov. 4, 
 
 1S65 
 
 i.S,S7 .Stone River, Tenn. Dec.31, 1S62, 
 
 anil Jan. i, 
 
 1S65 I ' 
 
 \"oluntarily leffthe line of liat- 
 tle, and, e.xposinj; himself to 
 innninent danger from a 
 heavy fire of the enemy, as- 
 sisted in capturinj; a rider- 
 less horse at large between 
 the lines, and, hitching him 
 to a disabled gun, .saved the 
 gun from capture. 
 
 Rescued his lieutenant, who 
 was lying between the lines 
 mortally wounded; this 
 under a heavy fire of the 
 enemy. 
 
 Gallantrv in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 I.S70 Wuiuta River, Tex. Oct. .S, L^-o 
 
 1.564 Winchester, \'a . . , .Sept. 19. 1.S64 Capture of flag, 
 1S94 \"icksl)urg. Miss. . . ' May 2 2, 1.S63 
 
 1.565 Charlottesville, Va. :\Iar. 5. 1.S65 
 iS,S2 Cibicu Creek, Ariz. Aug. ,^0, r.-iSi 
 
 Gallantry in pursuit of and 
 fi.ght with Indians. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming ])art\-." 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Box, Thomas J 1 Apr. 7, 
 
 Capt. Co. 1), 27th Ind. Inf. 
 
 Boyne, Thomas Jan. 6, 
 
 Sergt., Co C, 9th V. S. Cav. 
 
 1.S65 
 I,S,S2 
 
 Resaca, Ga 
 
 May 14. i,S64 
 
 Mimbres Mount- May 29, iS^y 
 
 aius, X. Mex. 
 Cuchillo Negro, N. ] .Sept. 27, 1.S79 
 
 Mex. i 
 
 Boynton, Granville M Jan. 24, 
 
 Priv.. Co. A, 27th .Me. Inf. 
 
 Boynton, Henry V 
 
 Lieut. Col. 35th (Ihio Inf. 
 
 i,sr>5 
 Xtiv. 15, 1.S93 
 
 Mi.ssi(;narv Ridge, Nov. 25, i,S6s 
 
 Tenn. ' ' I 
 
 I 
 
 Bracey, James F Jan. 24, i,S65 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. ; 
 
 Bracey, John Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. I. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Brackett, David H Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Corp., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Brackett, Lorenzo D Jan. 24, i,S65 
 
 Sergt., Co. 1", 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bradbury, Charles W Jan. 24, i.S6,5 
 
 Priv., Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bradbury, Eben H. C Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bradbury, Edward I Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. A. 27th Me. Inf. j 
 
 Bradbury, Henry M Jan. 24, ).S65 
 
 Priv.. Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bradbury, Joseph F 1 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. | 
 
 Conspicuous and extraordina- 
 ry bravery in attacking nni- 
 tinous .scouts. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 iHravery in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Leil his regiment in the face 
 of a severe fire of the enemy; 
 was .severely wounded. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 *See note on page 133. 
 
22 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Date of issue. 
 
 Bradbury, Sanford 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. h. «h V. S. Cav. 
 
 Bradeen, Alcander M 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bradeen, Henry 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Bradley, Thomas W 
 
 Capt. Cos. H and B, 1 24tli N. Y. 
 Inf. 
 
 Mar. 3, 1S70 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Brady, James 
 
 Priv., Co. F, loth N. H. Inf. 
 
 Bragdon, Benjamin T 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Hell Canyon, Ariz. July 3, 1S69 | Conspicuous gallantry in ac- 
 
 I tion. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Volunteered in response to a 
 call, and alone, in the face of 
 a heavy fire of musketry and 
 canister, went and pro- 
 cured annnunition for the 
 use of his comrades. 
 
 June 111, 1.S96 ChancellorsviUe , 
 Va. 
 
 May 3, KS63 
 
 Chapin's Farm, 
 near Richmond, 
 
 Va. I 
 
 Sept. 29, 1S64 Ca])ture of flag. 
 
 Bragdon, Edmund, ir 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bragdon, James A 
 
 Priv., Co. H. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Bragdon, Sumner 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th ]\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Branagan, Edward 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 4th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Brandle, Joseph E 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, i7tli Mich. Inf. 
 
 Brannigan, Felix 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 74th N. V. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Nov. 19, 1872 Red River, Tex 
 
 July 20, 1897 Lenoire, Tenn. . 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Sc])t.29, 1872 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Nov. 16, 1863 
 
 Brant, Abram B 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 7th U. ,S. Cav. 
 
 Brant, William 
 
 Lieut., Co. B.ist N. J. ^■et. Btln. 
 
 Bras, Edgar A 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, Sth Iowa Inf. 
 
 Bratling, Frank 
 
 Corp.,Co. C, 8th U.S. Cav. 
 
 Brest, Lewis F 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 57th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Brett, Lloyd M 
 
 2d Lieut., 2(1 U. S. Cav. 
 
 June 29. 1.S66 ChancellorsviUe, 
 Va. 
 
 Oct. 5, 1878 Little Big Horn, 
 Mont. 
 
 Apr. 24, 1865 I Peter-sliurg. Va. . . 
 June 8, 1S65 vSpanish Fort, .\]i\ 
 Aug. 12, 1875 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va 
 
 yUiy 2, 1863 
 
 Apr. 24, 1865 
 
 Near F"ort Selden, 
 N. Mex. 
 
 Brewer, William I 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 2d N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Breyer, Charles , 
 
 Sergt., Co. I, 90th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Briard, Robert 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 F'elj. 7, 1895 O'Fallons Creek, 
 Mont. 
 
 Apr. 24, 1865 Appomattox cam- 
 paign, Va. 
 
 July 8,1896 Rappahannock 
 , Station, Va. 
 
 Wliile color bearer of his regi- 
 ment, having been twice 
 wounded and the sight of 
 one eye destroyed, still held 
 to the colors imtil ordered 
 to the rear by his regimental 
 connnander. 
 
 Volunteered on a dangerous 
 service and brought in valu- 
 able information. 
 
 June 25, 1876 Brought water for the wound- 
 ed under a mo.st galling fire. 
 
 Apr. 3, 1S65 [ Capture of battle flag of 46th 
 1 North Carolina ( C.'S. A. ). 
 
 .^pr. 8, 1865 j Capture of flag. 
 
 July 8 to 1 1 , I Services against hostile In- 
 1873. ' dians. 
 
 A])r. 6, 1865 I Capture of flag. 
 
 .Apr. I, 18S0 1 Fearless exposure and dashing 
 bravery in cutting off the 
 Indians' pony herd, thereby 
 greatlv crippling the hos- 
 tiles. 
 
 Apr. 4,1865 ' Captureof engineer flag. Army 
 of Northern Virginia. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 .Aug. 23, 1862 
 
 Voluntarily, and at great per- 
 sonal risk, picked up an un- 
 exploded shell and threw it 
 away, thus doubtless saving 
 the life of a cotnrade whose 
 arm had been taken off by 
 the same shell. 
 
 (*) 
 
 *Scc note oil page 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 23 
 
 Name, rank, anil <>ra;anizalion. Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Bridges, Joseph 
 
 I'riv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Place. 
 
 Briggs, Elijah A 
 
 Corp., Co. B. 2(1 Conn. H. .\. 
 
 Bringle, Andrew 
 
 Corp., Co. 1', ujlh X. V. Cav. 
 
 Brogan, James 
 
 Sergt., Co. (',, 6th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Date. 
 
 .\pr. 
 
 i.S6s 
 
 .\pr. 24. 1S65 PetersVmrt;, Va . 
 
 July _v iSdj Sailors Creek, Va. , .Vpr. 6, 1S55 
 
 Jan. 9, 1.S.S0 Simon V.illey..\riz. Deo. 14. 1.S77 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Bronson, James H 
 
 I St Sergt. Co. D, 5II1 V. S. C. T. 
 
 Brooks, Nathaniel 
 
 Corp., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 (*) 
 Capture of liattle flag. 
 
 Charged the enemy and a.s- 
 sisted Sergeant Norton in 
 capturing a field piece and 
 two prisoners. 
 
 En,a;aged, single h.-mded, two 
 renegade Indians until his 
 horse was shot under him, 
 and then pursueil them so 
 long as he was able. 
 
 Apr. 6, i,S65 Chapin's I'arm, j Sejil. 29, 1S64 Took command of his com 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Brophy, James 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, .Sth IT. S. Cav. 
 
 Brosnan, John 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, 164th N. V. Inf. 
 
 Brown, Benjamin 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 24th I'. S. Inf. 
 
 July 24, 
 Jan. iS, 
 
 l.S()9 
 1,S94 
 
 Brown, Charles 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 50th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Brown, Cyrus E . . 
 
 I'riv., 0>. .\. 27lh Me. Inf. 
 
 Brown, Edward, jr 
 
 Corp., Co. ('., 621 1 X. V. Inf. 
 
 Brown, Henri Le Fevre. 
 Sergt., C.I. B, 72.1 X. V. Inf. 
 
 Dec. I, 
 Jan. 24, 
 
 1S64 
 1S65 
 
 X'ov. 24, i.S,S<) 
 
 Jinie 23, 1S96 
 
 Brown, James 
 
 Sergt., Co. 1-, 5th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Brown, James H 
 
 I'riv., Co. I. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Brown, James W 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Brown, Jeremiah Z 
 
 Capt. Co. K, i4.Slh I'a. Inf. 
 
 Dec. 
 
 4. '■'i74 
 
 Jan. 24, rS65 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 June 22. 1.S96 
 
 near Richmond 
 Va. 
 
 .\rizona 
 
 1S6S 
 
 I'eterslnu'g, \'a . . . . June 17, 1X64 
 
 .1 I'el). 19, 1.S91) -Vrizona 
 
 Weldon 
 Va. 
 
 May 11, 1SS9 
 
 Railroad, .\ug. 19, 1S64 
 
 Frederickslmrg 
 
 Mav 3-4. 
 
 1.S6-, 
 
 and Sale m 
 
 
 
 Heights, Va. 
 
 
 
 Wilileriless, \'a. . . . 
 
 May 6, 
 
 1.S64 
 
 David.son Canyon, 
 near Cain]) Crit- 
 tenden, .\riz. 
 
 Peterslmr-', \'a . 
 
 .Auy 
 
 7. »^72 
 
 Oct. 27, |.S6| 
 
 pauy, all the officers having 
 been killed or wounded, and 
 .gallantly led it. 
 
 Bravery in scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 Obtaine<l valuable informa- 
 tion by a daring reconnois- 
 sance made inider fire of the 
 enemy. 
 
 -Vlthough shot in the abilo- 
 men, in a fight lietween a 
 paymaster's escort and rol)- 
 bers, did not leave the field 
 until again wounded 
 through 1)oth arms. 
 
 Capture of flag of 47th \'ir- 
 ginia Infantry ( C. S. .A. I. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Severely wounded while car- 
 rying the colors, he contin- 
 ued at his post, luider fire, 
 until ordereil to the rear. 
 
 \'oluntarily and under a heavy 
 fire from tlie enemy, three 
 times cros.seil the field of 
 battle witha load of ammuni- 
 tion in a blanket on his back, 
 thus supplying the Federal 
 forces, w'hose amnumition 
 had nearly all been ex- 
 pended, and eual)ling tlieni 
 to hold their position until 
 reenforcement s arri veil , 
 when the enemy were driven 
 from their position. 
 
 In command of a detachment 
 of four men, defeated a su- 
 perior force. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 With 100 selected volniiteers, 
 assaulted and captured tlie 
 works of the enemy, to- 
 ,gether with a lunnber of of- 
 ficers and men. 
 
 * See note on page 153. 
 
24 
 
 JIEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 NaniL-. rank, and orsjanization. Date of issue. 
 
 Brown, John 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Mc. Inf. 
 
 Brown, John H 
 
 Ca])t. Co. A, 47tli iihi.i Inl. 
 
 Brown, John H 
 
 Capt. Co. I), 12th Ky. Inf. 
 
 Brown, John W 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27lh :\K'. Inf. 
 
 Brown, Lorenzo D 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 7th I". S. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 ;\n.y. 24, US96 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Vicks1)ur.i;, Miss. 
 
 Feb. 4, I.S65 ; Franklin, Tt-nn 
 
 May ly, I.S63 
 
 Nov. .^o, 1.S64 
 
 Jan. 24. 1S65 
 
 May 8, i.Syti 
 
 Brown, Lorenzo T 
 
 I'riv., Co. II, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Brown, Morris, jr 
 
 Capt. Co. .\, 126th N. V. Inf. 
 
 Brown, Philip A 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Brown, Robert B 
 
 Priv., Co. .\, i^tli Ohio Inf. 
 
 Brown, Uriah 
 
 Priv., Co. ('., ,v>th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Brown, Wilson 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 2 1 St Ohio Inf. 
 
 Big Hole, Mont . 
 
 Jan, 24, 1.S65 
 
 Mar. 6, 1.S69 Gettyslnir.n, Pa. . . . 
 
 Jan. 24, i.S6,5 
 
 Mar. 27, 1.S90 ;\Iissionary Ridge, 
 Tenn. 
 
 Aug. 15, 1.S94 , Vick.sburg, Miss. . . 
 
 i 
 Sept. , 1.S63 Georgia 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Aug. 9, 1S7 
 
 (*) 
 
 Voluntarily carried a verbal 
 message from Col. A. C. Par- 
 ry to CTcneral Hugh Kwing 
 through a terrific fire and in 
 plain view of the enemy. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 After having been severely 
 wounded in riglit shoulder 
 continued to do duty in a 
 most courageous manner. 
 
 July 3, 1.S63 Capture of flag. 
 
 ! (*) 
 
 Nov. 2,5, 1,S63 Capture of fla.g. 
 
 May 22, 1S63 
 .\pril, 1.S62 
 
 Brownell, Francis E 
 
 Priv., Co. A, nth N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Browner, y\ugust 
 
 Priv., Co. C, i;>t N. Y. Art. 
 
 Bruner, Louis J 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 5th Ind. Cav. 
 
 Brush, George W 
 
 Lieut., Co. B, 34th U. S. C. T. 
 
 Jan. 10, 1S77 
 
 Apr. 19, i.Sg2 
 Mar. 9, 1X96 
 
 Bruton, Christopher C 
 
 Capt. Co. C. 22(1 N. Y. Cav. 
 
 White Oak .Swamp, 
 
 Va. 
 Malvern Hill, Va. 
 
 \Valker'.s Ford, 
 Tenn. 
 
 Jan. 21. 1897 Ashepoo River, 
 S. C. 
 
 Mar. 26, 1S65 Waynesboro, Va. . 
 
 * See Hole on page 133. 
 
 May 24, 1861 
 
 Jime 30, 1S62 
 
 July I, 1862 
 Dec. 2, 1S63 
 
 May 24, 1864 
 
 Mar. 
 
 1S65 
 
 Gallanlry in the charge of the 
 ' ' vokmteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 One of twenty -two men ( in 
 eluding two civilians) who, 
 by direction of General 
 Mitchel (or Buell), pene- 
 trated nearly 200 miles south 
 into the enemy's territory 
 anrl captxired a railroad train 
 at Big Shanty, Ga., in an at- 
 tempt to destroy the bridges 
 and track between Chatta- 
 nooga and .\tlanta. 
 
 Killed the murderer of Colo- 
 nel F;ilsworth at the Mar- 
 .shall House, Alexandria, 
 Va. 
 
 I Continued to fi.ght after being 
 I severely wounded. 
 
 Voluntarily pas.sed through 
 the enemy's lines under fire 
 and conveyerl to a battalion 
 then in a perilous position 
 and liable to ca])ture infor- 
 mation which enabled it to 
 reach a point of safety. 
 
 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 ex- 
 posed during the entire time 
 to a heavy fire from a Con- 
 federate battery. 
 
 Capture of General F^arly';; 
 headquarters flag. Confed- 
 erate national .standard. 
 
:MKDALS ()V IloXdR. 
 
 NaiiK', rank, ,111(1 Dryjanization. Dale <if issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Bryant, Andrew S 
 
 .Serjit., Co. A, 46tli .Mass. Inf. 
 
 Bryant, Frederick S 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. I), 27tli Jle. Inf. 
 
 Bryant, Seth E 
 
 Capt. Co. 1. 2-th Me. Inf. 
 
 Buchanan, George A 
 
 Priv., Co.G, i4Stli N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Buck, F. Clarence 
 
 Corp., Co. .\, 2ist Conn. Inf. 
 
 Aug. 13, 1S73 Newberii, N. C. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 24, i,S65 
 
 Buckingham, David E 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. !•;. 4th Del. Inf. 
 
 Buckles, Abrani J 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, lyth In.l. Inf. 
 
 Buckley, Denis 
 
 Priv., Co. f,. i;,6th N. V. Iiif 
 
 Buckley. John C 
 
 Sergt., Co. (_;, 4tli \'a. Inf. 
 
 Buffum, Robert 
 
 Priv., Co. H,2isl Ohio Inf. 
 
 Buhrman, Henry G 
 
 Priv., Co. 11,54th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Bulock, Luther E 
 
 1st Sercrt., Co. E, 9th V. R. C 
 
 Bumgarner, William 
 
 Ser^t., Co. .\,4th \'a. Inf. 
 
 Burbank, Arthur C 
 
 Sergt., Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Burbank, Horace H 
 
 Q. M. vSergt., 27th Me.IiiL 
 
 Burbank, James H 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, 4th R. I. Inf. 
 
 Burbank, John P 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Burbank, Luther S 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 6, iS6,5 Chapin's I'ariii, 
 near Kielnnoml, 
 Va. 
 
 Apr. 6, 1.S55 Chapin's I'arni, 
 near Richnionil, 
 \-a. 
 
 Feb. IT,, 1S95 Rowaiilv Creek, 
 Va. 
 
 Dec. 4, 1.S93 Wilderness, \'a .. . 
 
 Apr. 7,1^65 Peach Tree Creek, 
 Ca. 
 
 July 9, 1.S94 Vickslnirg, Jliss. . 
 Mar. 25 1.S63 (Teorgia 
 
 Sept. 2y. 1S64 
 
 Se])l. 29, lN64 
 Pel). 5, i.S65 
 May S, I.S64 
 
 July 2<i, 1S64 
 
 May 22, 1S63 
 
 .•\pril. 1.S62 
 
 July 12, 1S94 Vickslmrg. Miss. 
 May 9, i.S6,5 
 
 July 10, [894 
 Jan. 24, iS6,s 
 Jan. 24 1865 
 
 Vicksburg, Mi.ss. 
 
 May 22, 1S63 
 .•\pril, 1.865 
 
 May 22, 1,863 
 
 July 27, 1H96 Blackwater, near 
 Franklin, Va. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Oct, 
 
 1S62 
 
 Grounii oi award. 
 
 I!y his courage and judicious 
 dispo.sitioii of his guard of 
 si.xteen men, stationed in a 
 small earthwork at the head 
 of the bridge, held in check 
 and repulsed fur a half hour 
 a fierce attack of a .strong 
 force of the enemy, thus 
 probably .saving the city 
 ( Newberii ) from capture. 
 
 (*} 
 (*) 
 
 Took iKxsition in advance of 
 the skirmi.sli line, and drove 
 the enemy's cannoneers 
 from their guns. 
 
 .\Uliougli wounded, refused to 
 leave the field until the fight 
 clo.sed. 
 
 ,Svvam the partly frozen creek, 
 under fire, in the attempt to 
 capture a crossing. 
 
 Though sulfering from an 
 open wound, carried the reg- 
 imental colors until again 
 wounded. 
 
 Capture of (lag of 1st Mi.ssis- 
 si])pi I C. .S. .V I. 
 
 Crallantry in the ch.irge of the 
 "volunteer storming part V. " 
 
 One of twenty-two men ( in- 
 cluding two civilians 1 who, 
 by direction of Oeiieral 
 Jiitcliel I or liuell 1 peiie- 
 tnited nearly 2ckj miles .south 
 into the enemy's territorv 
 and captured a railroad train 
 at Bi,g Shanty, Ga., in an 
 attempt to destroy the 
 bridges and track between 
 Cliattanoo.ga and .\tlanta. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ' volunteer stormi iig party . ' ' 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 (.gallantry in the charge of tlie 
 "volunteer .storming party." 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in action while on 
 detached .service on Iioard a 
 gunboat. 
 
 n 
 
 ' See note on i)age 133. 
 
26 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, and i)i>,'anizalioii. , Date of issue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Jan. 24. 1865 
 
 Burbank, Monroe A 
 
 Corp., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. I ) 
 Burbank, Porter M Jan. 24, 1S65 i 
 
 l'riv.,Co. .'\, 27th Me. Inf. | , 
 
 Burger, Joseph \ Sept. 1 1, 1S97 Ni.k-nsville, Tenn. Feb. 15, 1S63 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 2d Minn. Int. 
 
 Burk, Michael Dec. i, i,S64 Spottsylvania.Va. . Mayi2, 1.S64 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 125II! X. V. Inf. ^ 
 
 Burke, DaniclW Apr. 21, 1S92 S bepher d .s t o \v n .Sept. 20, i,S62 
 
 1st .Seryt. Co. P., 2d r. S. Inf. i i Ford, Va. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Burke, Patrick J [ July 24, 1S69 Arizona 1S68 
 
 Farrier, Co. B, .Stb U. .S. Cav. 
 
 Apr. 27, I.S77 ' Cedar Creek, etc., Oct., 1876,10 
 
 Mont. Jan., 1H77. 
 
 Burke, Richard 
 
 Priv., Co. Ct, 5tb P. .S. Inf. 
 
 Burke, Thomas Aut;. 24, 1896 Wiblerness, \ 
 
 i?.t Lieut. Co. H, 97tb N. V. Inf. , 
 
 May 6, 1S64 
 
 Burke, Thomas Feb. 8,1878 Hanover Court 
 
 vSergt., Co. A, 5th N. V. Cav. House, Va. 
 
 Burnell, Nathaniel A Jan. 24, 1865 j 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Burnes, George Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Mus.,C<). I), 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 June 30, 1 863 
 
 Burnes, James 
 
 Priv., Co. I", 27tb :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Burnett, George R 
 
 2i\ Lieut., 9th U.S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 July 23, 1897 Cucbillo Ne.t;ro .Vug. 16, 1.881 
 Mountains, N. 
 Me.x. 
 
 Burnham, Charles L Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27tb Me. Inf. 
 Burnham, Eben Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Burnham, Elbridge Jan. 24, i86,s ' 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Burnham, Francis M I Jan. 24, 1865 , 
 
 Priv., Co. I", 27th Me. Inf. 
 Burnham, Thatcher W Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27tbMe. Inf. 
 
 Burns, James M Nov. 21), 1896 New Market, \'a. 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, 1st \V. \a. Inf. 
 
 May i,S, i86.t 
 
 Burritt, William W 
 
 Priv., Co. G, ii3tU 111. Inf. 
 
 JuU- 8, 1.896 \'icksburg. Miss. . . .Apr. 27, 1863 
 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
 (*) 
 I*) 
 
 Was one of a detachment of 
 sixteen men who heroically 
 defended a wagon train 
 again.st the attack of 125 
 cavalry, repul.sed the attack, 
 and .saved the train. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Voluntarily attempted to 
 .spike a gun in the face of 
 the enemy. 
 
 Bravery in .scouts ami actions 
 witli Indians. 
 
 Gallantry in engagements. 
 
 .\l the ri.sk of bis own life, 
 went back while the rebels 
 were still firing, and finding 
 Colonel Wheelock unable 
 to move, alone and unaided 
 carried him off the field of 
 battle. 
 
 Capture of battle flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Saved the life of a dismounted 
 soldier, who was in inmii- 
 nent danger of being cut off, 
 by alone galloping quickly 
 to his assistance under a 
 heavy fire and escorting him 
 to a place of .safety, his 
 horse being twice shot in 
 this action. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Under a heavy fire of musketry 
 from the enemy, voluntarily 
 assisted a wounded comrade 
 from the field of battle, 
 thereby saving him from 
 ca])ture by the enemy. 
 
 \"oluntarily acted as a fireman 
 on a steam tug which ran 
 the blockade and passed the 
 batteries inider a heavy fire. 
 
MEDALS OK HONOR. 
 
 -/ 
 
 Xanit', rank, and orijaiii/atinu. Date of issue. 
 
 Bussell, George 
 
 l'riv.,Co. I, 27th Mc. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Bussell. John C 
 
 I'riv., Co. I, 27tli Ml-. Inf. 
 
 Butland, Francis : Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 1st Sert;!. Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf 
 
 Butland, Nathaniel 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th .Me. Inf. 
 
 Butler, Benjamin H 
 
 I'riv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Butler, Edmond 
 
 Capt.. 14th v. S. Inf. 
 
 Butler, William N 
 
 I'riv., Co. D, 27tliMe. Inf. 
 
 Butler.WillisH. 
 
 Sersjt., Ct). I-;, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Butrick, Benjamin 
 
 I'riv., Co. I, 27lh Me. Inf. 
 
 Butterfield, Daniel 
 
 Brig. Genl., U. S. VoLs. 
 
 Jan. 24, i.Sbs 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 .Vction. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Nov. 27, 1.S94 Wolf Mountain, J.ni. ^,1.^77 
 Mont. 
 
 Butterfield, Frank G 
 
 Lieut., Co. .\, 6th \'t. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Sept. 26, I.S92 (Raines Mill. \a , . June 27, 1862 
 
 May 4,1-891 Salem Heights, Va. May 4,1863 
 
 Buzzell, Elijahs 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Buzzell, Jacob L 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Byrne, Denis Apr. 27, 1877 
 
 .Sergt., Co. Ct, 3th V. S. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Cable, Joseph A 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 5th I'. S. Inf. 
 
 Cadwallader, Abel G 
 
 Corp., Co. M, i.st M(i. Inf. 
 
 Cadwell, Luman C 
 
 I.st Lieut. Co. B, 2(1 N. V. \'et. 
 Cav. 
 
 Caldwell, Daniel 
 
 Sergt. Co. H, 13th Pa. Cav. 
 
 Calkin, Ivers S 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. M, 2cl .\. V. Cav. 
 
 A\n: 27, 1877 
 Jan. 5, 1.S97 
 
 :\ug. 17, 1894 
 Feb. 13, 1865 
 
 Cedar Creek, etc., 
 .Mont. 
 
 Cedar Creek, etc., 
 :\Iont. 
 
 Hatcher's Run and 
 Dabnev's Mills, 
 Va. 
 
 Alabama Bayou, 
 La. 
 
 Oct., 1876, to 
 Jan., 1877. 
 
 Oct., 1876. to 
 Jan., 1877 
 
 I-eb. 6, I, 865 
 
 ,Se])t. 20, 1,864 
 
 Hatcher's Run, \'a. I-"eb. 6,1865 
 
 A])r. 24,1865 ' Sailors Creek, \'a. . .\pr. 6, 1S65 
 
 Call, Nathan Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv. . Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Callaghan, Patrick May 9, 1865 
 
 J St Sergt. Co. H, 9th V. R. C. 
 
 Callahan. John H 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 122(1 111. Inf. 
 
 Callan, Thomas J 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 7th r. S. Cav. 
 
 May 25, 1865 Blakely. .\la 
 
 Oct. 24, 1.896 Little I'.ig Horn, 
 Monl. 
 
 ♦See note 011 pnge 133. 
 
 Ajiril, 1865 
 
 .■\lir. 9, 1865 
 
 June 23 and 
 26, 1,876 
 
 Ground of award. 
 (*) 
 
 n 
 (*) 
 ("■) 
 
 Most distinguished g.dlantry 
 in action with hostile In- 
 dians. 
 
 r) 
 (*) 
 {") 
 
 Seized the colors of the .83d 
 Penn.sylvania Volunteers at 
 a critical moment and, un- 
 der a galling fire of the en- 
 emy, led the comni.ind. 
 
 Took command of the skir- 
 mish line and covered the 
 movement of his regiment 
 out of a precarious ])Ositi(->ii. 
 
 Oallantry in engagements. 
 
 Oallantry in actions. 
 
 Ciallantly planted the colors 
 on the enemy's works in 
 advance of the arrival of his 
 regiment. 
 
 Sw-am the bayou and captured 
 and brought off a boat un- 
 der the enemy's fire. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Capture of flag of 18th \'ir- 
 ginia Infantry 1 C. S. .A.. 1. 
 
 In testimony of hi.s faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 VoUniteered and succeeded 
 in obtainin.g water for the 
 wounded of the cotinnand; 
 also displayed c(.inspicnous- 
 ly good conduct in assisting 
 to drive awav the Indians. 
 
28 
 
 JIKDAL.S OF HOXOR. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Xaiiif, rank, and (irt^anizaticin. Date of issue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 (rround of award. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Campbell, William ' Aug. 14, 1894 
 
 Corp., Co. I,,V>lli iHiio Inf. 
 
 Canfield, Heth Jnnt- 22, 1S70 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 21I r. S. Cav. 
 
 Capehart, Henry 
 
 Col., 1st W. Va. Cav. 
 
 Capron, Horace, jr 
 
 -Serift., Co. C, Sth 111. Cav. 
 
 Carey, Frank 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. E, I2tli V. R. C. 
 
 Carey, Hugh 
 
 Sergt., Co. E« .S2il .\". V. Inf. 
 
 Carlisle, Casper 
 
 Priv., Co. 1", Indpt. Pa. L. A. 
 
 Fel). 12, 1.S95 
 Sept. 27, 1.S65 
 May 9, 1.S65 
 
 Calvert, James S | Apr. 27, 1877 1 Cedar Creek, etc., j Oct., 1876, to 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 5th U.S. Inf. Mont. Jan., 1S77 
 
 Came, Frank Jan. 24,1865 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf 
 
 Woodstock, Va. . . .1 Jan. 22, 1865 
 
 Campbell, James A j Oct. 30, 1897 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 2d N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Amelia Conrt Apr. 5, 1865 
 Hou.se, Va. 
 
 \'icksl)nrg, Miss. . . May 22, 1863 
 
 Little Blue, Nehr. . May 15, 1870 
 
 (ireenbrier River, ,Mav 22, 1.S64 
 \\". \'a. 
 
 Chickalioniinvand June, 1862 
 .Ashland. \':>. 
 
 .\pril, 1.865 
 
 Feb. 6,1.888 Cetty.sburg, Pa. . . ., July 2,1.863 
 Dec. 21, 1892 Oelty.slnirg, Pa. . . . July 2, 1863 
 
 Mar. 2, 1865 
 
 Carll, William F I Jan. 24, 1S65 ! 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. ' i 
 
 Carman, \A/arren Mar. 26, 1S65 Waynesboro ,^'a. . 
 
 I'riv., Co. II, istN. Y. ( Lincoln ) 
 Cav. j 
 
 Caimen, Isaac H ' Feb. 25, 1895 Vicksburg, Miss. . . ! May 22, 1863 
 
 Corp., Ccj. A, 4.8th Ohio Inf. { 
 
 Carpenter, John R Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th .Me. Inf. 
 
 Carpenter, Samuel ] Mav 9, 1865 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. K, 7th V. R.C. i 
 
 Carpenter, Whitney R Jan. 24, tS6s 
 
 Priv.,Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. ' 
 
 Carpenter, William H Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Carr, Augustus E Ma)' g, 1.865 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. D, 12th V. R. C. 
 
 Carr. Eugene A 
 
 Col. 3a 111. Cav. 
 
 April, 1.865 
 
 April, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 16.1.894 Pea Ridge, Ark. 
 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
 Mar. 
 
 r862 
 
 Gallantry in actions. 
 
 While his command was re- 
 treating before superior 
 numbers, he voluntarily 
 ru.shed back with one com- 
 panion and rescued his com- 
 manding officer, who had 
 been unhorsed and left be- 
 hind. 
 
 Captured two Iiattle flags. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party." 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Saved, under fire, the life of 
 a drowning soldier. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to vSpringfield, III. 
 
 Captured the flag of the 7th 
 Virginia Infantry ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 Saved a gun of his battery 
 under heavy musketry fire, 
 most of the hor.ses being 
 killed. 
 
 (*) 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Saved his regimental fl.ag; also 
 seized and threw a .shell, 
 with burning fuse, from 
 among his comrades. 
 
 (*) 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 Directed the deployment o f 
 his command, and held his 
 ground, under a brisk fire 
 of .shot and shell, in which 
 he was several times 
 wounded. 
 
MI'.nAI.S 111' IIOXOK. 
 
 29 
 
 Action. 
 
 Xame, rank, and orLraiiizatiim. Date of is 
 
 I'laiv. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Carr, Franklin Feb. 22, 1865 XaslivilU-. Tc-iin. . Dec. 16, i.S6.( 
 
 Corp., Co. D, i2.)tU Oliio Inf. 
 
 Carr, John IVl). i.|, iSjn Chiricalina .Monii- Oct. jn, i.S6y 
 
 Priv., Co. (',, .Stli \\ ,S. Cav. tain, Ariz. 
 
 Carr, William T Jan. 24, iS6s 
 
 rriv., Co. O, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 July 2,|, iShcj .\n/(.na . . 
 
 Jan. 27, l.'^9.^ Cliick.inianifa, (ia. Sept. 19, i,S6^ 
 
 , . Atiji. to < )ct. 
 i,S6,S 
 
 Carroll, Thomas 
 
 Priv.. Co. \„ Sth r. S. Cav. 
 
 Carson, William J 
 
 Mns., Co. E, 1st Btln., 15th l' 
 S. Inf, 
 
 Cart, Jacob '. . , Nov. 2S, 1.S64 ] Fredericks! ain.;,\"a. Dec. 1 -„ 1N62 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 7th Pa. R. C. 
 
 Carter, George 
 
 Priv.. Co. 1',. ,stli r. s. C.i\. 
 
 Carter, John J 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. B, 5.vl X. V. Inf. 
 
 Jnly 24, i,S69 
 
 Sept. 10, 1.Sg7 
 
 Carter, Joseph F 
 
 Capt. Co. D, ,vl Md. Inf. 
 
 July 9, 1S91 
 
 Arizona 
 
 Antielani, Md. 
 
 Xut;. to Oct., 
 
 I.S6.S. 
 
 Sept. 17, 1S62 
 
 Fort Stcdnian.Va.. Mar. 25, 1S65 
 
 Carter, Mason Xov. 27, 1.S9 ; Bear Paw Moun- .Sejit. v, i'^77 
 
 1st Lieut. .,Sth T'. S. Inf. i tain, Mont. 
 
 Carter, William H vSept. 17, 1S91 Cibicu, Ar 
 
 I.St Lieut. 6tli U. S. Cav. 
 
 Aug. 31 ), 1 88 1 
 
 Caruana, Orlando E 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 51st X. V. Inf. 
 
 Xewliern, X. C. . . . Mar. 14, 1.SA2 
 
 X'ov li i8cio Soulli Mountain, Se]it. i.|, 1862 
 Md. 
 
 Cary, James L Julv ',,1865 Sailors Creek, Va. . Apr. 6,1865 
 
 Coqx, Co. (',, Kith X. V, Cav. ' I " 
 
 Cary, Michael Jan. 24,1,865 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27tli .Me. luf. 
 
 Casey, David 
 
 Priv., Co.C, 25th Mass. Inf. 
 
 .Sept. 14, I,SS8 Cold II.arI)or, Va. . June 3,1864 
 
 Casey, Henry .Sept. 2',, 1.S97 Vickslmr',;, Miss. . . Apr. 22, 1.S6', 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 20th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Casey, James S 
 
 Capt., 5th I'. S. Inf 
 
 Nov. 27, 1.894 Wolf Moun tain , Jan. 8,187 
 Mont. 
 
 Casson, Joseph Jan. 24, i86,s 
 
 Priv., Co., .\.27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Cayer, Ovila 
 
 .Serijt., Co. A, 14th V. S. Inf. 
 
 F'eli. IS. 1867 Weldou Raihuad, .\u,i,'. 19, 1.864 
 \"a. 
 
 Center, John W 1 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf, | 
 
 Ciround of award. 
 
 Recapture of Fnited States 
 .^uidon from a rebel liatterv. 
 
 (i.allantrv in action. 
 
 Bravery in scouts .in<l .actions 
 w.ih Indians. 
 
 Most di.stiii};nisheil ,L;allantrv 
 in battle. 
 
 CaiHure of 11. i^ of 19II1 ( U-or- 
 ,yi;'. Infantry 1 C. .S. .\. ). 
 
 Bravery in scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 While in coininand of a de- 
 tached company, .seeing his 
 regiment thrown into con- 
 fusion l)y a cliarge of the 
 enemy, witliout orders made 
 a countercliargc upon the at- 
 tacking column and checked 
 the a.s.sault. Penetrated 
 within tlie eneniv'.s lines at 
 ni.ght and obtained valualile 
 information. 
 
 Captured the colors of the.SLst 
 Virginia Infantry I C. S. .\. 1. 
 
 Jvcd a charge under a galling 
 lire, in whicli he iutlicled 
 ,great loss upon the enemy. 
 
 Rescvied, with the voluntarv 
 assistance of two .soldiers, 
 the woundefi from under a 
 heavy fire. 
 
 Brought off the wounded C(.lor 
 -sergeant and the colors under 
 a heavy fire of tlie enemv. 
 
 ( )ne of a part\- of four wliich 
 voluntarily charged over a 
 ■stone wall, under a hcavv 
 fire, in which charge his 
 three comrades were killed. 
 
 1 )aring bravery and urging the 
 men forward in a charge. 
 
 Saved the regimental colors in 
 the faceof theenemv'sgnns. 
 
 Voluntarily served as one of 
 the crew of a transport that 
 passed the forts under a 
 lieavy fire. 
 
 Led his command in a suc- 
 cessful charge against supe- 
 rior numbers of the enemv, 
 strongly posted. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Commanded the regiment, all 
 the officers being di.sai)led. 
 
 ♦See nolt: on pn<;f 133. 
 
30 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Chadbourn, Francis T 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 2-th Mv. Inf. 
 
 Chadbourn, James M 
 
 Priv.,Cn. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Chadbourn, Joseph E 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. I-;, 27th .Mf. Inf. 
 
 Chadbourne, Henry A 
 
 Cori>., Co. C, 27th Rk-. Inf. 
 
 Chadbourne, Nathan 
 
 Corp., Co. K. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Chadbourne, Thomas 
 
 I'riv., Co. R, 27th JIc. Inf. 
 
 Chad wick, Nathan A 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Chamberlain, Joshua L. . . . 
 Col. 20th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Chamberlain, Orville T .. . . 
 Capt. Co. G, 74th Iml. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24,1.865 
 
 Jan. 24.1865 , 
 
 .\ug. II, 189;, Gettysburg, Pa. . . July 2,1863 
 
 Mar. II, 1896 Chickauiauga, Ga. Sept. 20, 1863 
 
 Chambers, Joseph B 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, lootli I'a. Inf. 
 
 Chaney, Andrew 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 27th Ml: Inf. 
 
 Chaney, Charles H 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Chaney, Joseph 
 
 l'riv.,Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Chapman, Amos 
 
 Scout. 
 
 Chapman, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. 1-, 27111 Me. Inf. 
 
 Chapman, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 1st Me. II. A. 
 
 Chapman, William 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Chapman, W.lliam W 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf 
 
 Chase, John F 
 
 I'riv., 5th Me. Battery. 
 
 July 27, 1871 Petersburg, Va. . . . Mar. 25, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Nov. 4, 1874 \ Wichita River, Tex., Sept. 12, 1874 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 ; 
 
 Apr. 24,1865 Sailors Creek, Va. . .Vpr. 6,1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Feb. 7, 1888 
 
 Chase, Joseph T 
 
 2(1 Lieut. Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Chase, Josiah, jr 
 
 Corp., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Chase, Romanty E 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Chancel ors villi: , 
 Va. 
 
 May 3, 1863 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Daring heroism and great te- 
 nacity in holding his posi- 
 tion on the Little Round 
 Top and carrying the ad- 
 vance position on the Great 
 Round Top. 
 
 While exposed to a galling 
 fire, went in search of an- 
 other regiment, found its 
 location, procured ammu- 
 nition from the men thereof, 
 and returned with the am- 
 munition to his own com- 
 pany. 
 
 Capture of colors of 1st Vir- 
 ginia Infantry (C. S. A. 1 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 
 (*) 
 
 
 Gallantry 
 
 in action 
 
 (*) 
 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Nearlv all the officers and men 
 of the battery having been 
 killed or wounded, this .sol- 
 dier, with a comrade, con- 
 tinued to fire his gun after 
 the other 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. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 * See imte on paije 133. 
 
MP:DAL.S <)!•■ IIOXOR. 
 
 Xanie, nink, ;in<l orijani/jitioii. Date of issuf 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Cheever, Benjamin H., jr. . . 
 1st Licul. 6th I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Chellies, Albion K.P 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, .>7th Ml-. Inf. 
 
 Chellis, Frank 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Chellis, Oscar D 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27th :\k-. Inf. 
 
 Chick, Hanson D 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27th Wf. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 25, 1S91 ' While River, S. Jan. 1, 1S91 
 Dak. 
 
 Chick, Sylvester 
 
 I'riv., Co. (',, 27th .Ale. Inf. 
 
 Child, Benjamin H 
 
 Sergt., Battery .\, ist K. I. I,. .V. 
 
 Jan. 24, iS6,s 
 Jan. 24. i.Sh.s 
 Jan. 24, lS6,s 
 Jan. 24, [.S65 
 Jan. 24, I.S65 
 July 20, i,Sy7 
 
 Chiquito 
 
 Apr. 12, 
 
 ■■S75 
 
 Indian Scout. 
 
 Chisman, William W 
 
 .Ser:^., Co. I.Svi Iiid. Inf. 
 
 Aug. 15, 
 
 1.S94 
 
 Christiancy, James I 
 
 Oct. 10, 
 
 I. So 2 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. I). 9tli .Mich. Cav. 
 
 Churchill, Samuel J 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 2d 111. L. A. 
 
 Chute, Albion . 
 
 I'riv., Co. II, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Cilley, Clinton A 
 
 Capt. Co. C. 2d Minn. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Clancy, James T 
 
 .Sergt., Co. C, ist X. J. Cav, 
 
 Clancy, John 
 
 ilus., Co. H, ist r. S. .\rt. 
 
 Clapp, Albert A 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. fi, 2d Ohio Cav, 
 
 June 12, 
 July ->. 
 
 '■"igs 
 
 I.S6.T 
 
 Jan. 23, 1.S92 
 
 Clark, Charles A 
 
 Lieut, and Adjt. 6th Me. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 24, 
 Jlav 1.^, 
 
 1S65 
 1S96 
 
 .Antietain, Md 
 
 Sept. 17, 1S62 
 
 
 j 
 Winter of 
 
 
 i''^72-7.v 
 
 Vickslnirg, Miss. . . 
 
 May 22, I,S63 
 
 ilawes Shops, \'a. . 
 
 M.iy 2S, 1S64 
 
 Xashville, Teiin. . . 
 
 Dec. 15, 1 864 
 
 Chickainauga, Ga. 
 
 Sept. 2(1, 1S63 
 
 Vaughn Road, Va. 
 
 Oct. ],i.S64 
 
 Wounded Knee 
 
 Dec. 29, 1.S90 
 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va. . 
 
 .\pr. 6, 1.S65 
 
 Brooks I'ord, Va.. M.iy 4.1863 
 
 Headed the advance across 
 White River, partly frozen, 
 in a spirited iiiovenient to 
 the effective assi.stance of 
 Troop K, 6th U. S, Cavalry. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Was wounded and taken to the 
 rear in.seiisible, but, when 
 partially recovereil, insisted 
 on returning to the battery 
 and resumed coniinand of 
 his piece, .so remaining until 
 the close of the battle. 
 
 Gallant conduct during the 
 campaigns and engage- 
 ments with .A]xiches. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of tile 
 "volunteer storming party." 
 
 Voluntarily led his command 
 into the fi,ght, in which he 
 was twice wounded. 
 
 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. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Seized the colors of a retreat- 
 ing regiment and led it into 
 the tlnck of the attack. 
 
 .Shot the Confederate General 
 Dunovant dead durin.g a 
 charge, thus confusin,s< the 
 enemy and greatly aiding in 
 his repulse. 
 
 Twice voluntarily rescued 
 wounded comrades under 
 fire of the enemy. 
 
 Captnreof battle flag of tlie.Sth 
 I'lorida Infantry (C. S. A. I. 
 
 Having voluntarily taken com- 
 mand of his regiment in the 
 ab.sence of its commander, 
 at great personal risk and 
 with remarkable jire.sence of 
 mind and fertility of resource 
 led the command down an 
 exceedingly preci]>itons em- 
 bankment to the Rappahan- 
 nock River, and by his gal- 
 lantry, coolness, and good 
 judgment in the face of the 
 enemy saved the command 
 from ca]iture or destruction. 
 
 * See note on i>:i:^c 133. 
 
MKDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, nncl ortfanization. Date of issue. 
 
 Clark, Elisha E Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv.,Co. A, 27th Mu. Inf. 
 
 Clark, Harrison Jnne- 1 1 , 1S95 
 
 I'riv.. Cn. K, 125th X. V. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Clark, James G 
 
 Priv., Co. I'. S.Sth Pa. Inf. 
 
 .\pr. 311, iSg2 
 Jan. 24, 1S63 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa . 
 Pc'tersl )iu"g, Va . 
 
 Clark, John E 
 
 Priv.. Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Clark, John W Aug. 17, iMgi Near Warrenton, 
 
 i.^it Lieut, and R. O. :\I. 6lh Vt. ' 1 Va. 
 
 Inf. i 
 
 Clark, Wilfred 
 
 Priv., Co. I,, 2d I". S. Cav. 
 
 I Big Hole, Mont. . . 
 Feb. 2N, 187^ Camas Meadows, 
 I Idaho. 
 
 July 2,1863 Seized the colors and advanced 
 with them after the color 
 bearer had been .shot. 
 
 June iS, 1.S64 Distinguished bravery in ac- 
 tion; was .severely wouuded. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Defended the division train 
 against a vastly superior 
 force of the enemy; he was 
 severely wounded, lint re- 
 mained in the .saddle for 
 twenty hours afterwards. 
 
 Conspicuous gallantry; espe- 
 cial skill as sharp.shooter. 
 
 July 2S, 1863 
 
 Aug 9, 1877-1 
 Aug. 20, 1877 
 
 Clark, ^A/illi£m A i Sept. 1 1 , 1897 Xolensville, Tenn . 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 2d Minn. Inf. 
 
 Clarke, Dayton P 
 
 Capt. Co. F, 2(1 \'t. Inf. 
 
 CUrke, Powhatan H 
 
 2d Lieut., mill T. S. Cav. 
 
 June 30, 1892 Spottsylvania,\'a. 
 
 Mar. 12, 1891 Pinito Mountains, 
 Sonora, Me.xico. 
 
 I'-eb, 15, 1863 ' Was one of a detachment of 
 ! .sixteen men who heroically 
 defended a wagon train 
 against the attack of 1 25 cav- 
 alry, repulsed the attack, 
 and .saved the train. 
 
 Mav 12, 1864 Distinguished conduct in a 
 j desperate hand-to-hand 
 I fight while commandingthe 
 reErimeut. 
 
 Clarva^c, Samuel J. C 
 
 Priv., Co. f:, 27th :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Clausen, Charles H 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. II, 6lst Pa. Inf. 
 
 Clay, Cecil 
 
 Capt. Co. K, 58th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 I 
 
 June 25, 1892 Spottsylvania,Ya. 
 
 .\pr. 19,1.892 F"ort Harrison, Va 
 
 Mav 
 
 1 886 
 
 Rushed forward to the res- 
 cue of a soldier who was 
 .severely wounded and lay, 
 disabled, exposed to the 
 enemj-'s fire, and carried 
 him to a place of safety. 
 
 {*) 
 
 Clements, Henry Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Clements, James H Jan. 24, i.86s 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Cleveland, Charles F June 12, 1895 Antietaiu, Md. 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 26th X. V. Inf. 
 
 Mav 12, 1864 Although severely wounded, 
 he led the regiment again.st 
 the enemy, itnder a terrific 
 fire, and saved a battery from 
 capture. 
 
 Sept. 29, 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 col- 
 ors to the left hand, which 
 also became disabled by a 
 gunshot wound. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Clopp, John E 
 
 Priv., Co. V, 71st Pa. Inf. 
 
 Clough, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Jle, Inf. 
 
 Clough, Charles H 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 1 (*) 
 
 Sept. 17, 1862 Voluntarily took and carried 
 the colors into action after 
 the color bearer had been 
 shot. 
 
 F'eb. 2, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1.863 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa. 
 
 July 3, 1863 
 
 Capture of flag of gth ^'irginia 
 Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
WKDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 33 
 
 Nairn-, rank, anil orjjaiii/atiiin. 
 
 Clough, George W 
 
 Priv., Cc. I", 271I1 Mc. Inf. 
 
 Clough, Levi 
 
 Wagoner, Co. C, 27th Mr. Inf. 
 
 Cluff, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. 1, 2-ih Me. Inf. 
 
 Cluff, Samuel 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 27U1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Coates, Jefferson 
 
 Sergl., Co. H, 7IU Wis. Inf. 
 
 Cobb, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Cochran, Adam 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Cockley, David L 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. L, loth OhioCav. 
 
 Date of is.sue. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 2.(, i,S65 
 Jan. 2.(, iS6,s 
 Jan. 24, rS6,s 
 June 2y, lH66 
 
 Action. 
 Place. Date 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Gettvsliurg. Pa. 
 
 July I, 1S63 
 
 Jan. 24, iS6,s ; 
 
 Jan. 24, I.S65 j. 
 
 Aug. 2, 1S97 ' Wayue.sboro, Ga . 
 
 Cody, William F. 
 Guide. 
 
 Coey, James 
 
 ,AIaj. 147th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 May 22, 1S72 
 
 Dec. 4, 1.S64 
 
 Pl-itte River, Nelir. A\n. 26, 1.S72 
 
 Mav 12, iMy2 Hatchers Run,\'a . I''eli. 6, 1S65 
 
 Coffey, Robert J 
 
 .Sergt.,Co. K, .)tli \l. Inf. 
 
 Cofifin, Onsville C 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Cohn, Abraham 
 
 Sergt. Maj.6th N. II. Inf. 
 
 Colby, Carlos N 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, 97tli 111. Inf. 
 
 Cole, Ai S 
 
 Wagoner, Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Cole, Charles E 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Cole, Gabriel 
 
 Corp., Co. I, ,sth Mich. Cav. 
 
 Cole, George C 
 
 Priv.. Co. I-:, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Cole, John G 
 
 Cori).,Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 7156 3 
 
 Ma\- i.'v iSq2 Banks Ford, Va . 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Au.g. 24, 1.S65 ; wilderness, \'.i . . 
 
 Jan. 31, 1.S96 \'icksburg. Miss. 
 
 Jan. 24, l86,S 1. . 
 
 May 4, |S6.', 
 
 M.iy 6, 1864 
 
 Mav 22, 1S6;, 
 
 J.in. 24. i.SO.s 
 
 Sept. 27, l.Sh4 Winchester, \'a 
 Jan. 24, I.S6,'^ 
 
 Jan. 24, iH6,5 
 
 Se])t. 19, 1.S64 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 (...) 
 
 l'nsurpas,sed courage in battle, 
 where he had both eyes shot 
 out. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 While acting as aid-dc-canip 
 to a general officer, he three 
 times asked perniissioi; to 
 join his regiment in a pro- 
 posed charge upon llie 
 enemy, and, in response to 
 the la.st request, havin.g ob- 
 tained such permissi(.)n, 
 joined hi.s regiment and 
 fought bravely at its head 
 throughout the action. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Seized the re.giniental 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 cau.sed himself 
 to be lifted into the saddle 
 and a .second time rallied 
 the line in an attempt to 
 check the enemy. 
 
 Single handed captured two 
 officers and five privates of 
 the .Sth Louisiana Regiment 
 (C. S. A. ). 
 
 (*) 
 
 Rallied and formed, under 
 heavy fire, disorganized and 
 fleeing troops of different 
 regiments. 
 
 Was a member of a volunteer 
 storming party which made 
 a mo.st gallant assault upon 
 the enemy's works. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 (*) 
 
 * Sec note on page i^;3. 
 
34 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and orsfanizalion. 
 
 Cole, John W 
 
 I'riv.. Co. 1", 27th I\Ic. Inf. 
 
 Cole, Robert 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Collins, Harrison 
 
 Cor])., Co. A, 1st 'IViui. Cav. 
 
 Collins, James 
 
 i.sl .Sertrt. Co. D, loth V. R. C. 
 
 Collins, Thomas D 
 
 Scrgt., Co. II, 143(1 X. V. Inf. 
 
 Collis, Charles H. T 
 
 Cul. 114th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Colwell, Oliver 
 
 i.st I.ient. Co. G. 95th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Comfoit.John W 
 
 I'riv., Co. ..\,4th U. ,S. Cav. 
 
 Compson, Hartwell B 
 
 31,ij.,Sth K. V. Cav. 
 
 Conaway, John W 
 
 Corp., Co. C, S^d Iiid. Inf. 
 
 Conboy, Manin 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. B, 37th N. V. Inf. 
 
 Congdon, James 
 
 Sergt., Co. IC, .Slh N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Connell, Frustrim 
 
 Corp., Co. I, i3.Stli I'a. Inf. 
 
 Conner, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 27th I\le. Inf. 
 
 Conner, Richard 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, 6th X.J. Inf. 
 
 Connor, John 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 6th U.S. Cav. 
 
 Connors, James 
 
 I'riv., C... I-:. 4,Vl X. V. Inf. 
 
 Cook, Charles R 
 
 Sersjt., Co. K, 271)1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Cook, John 
 
 Ilu-ler, Battery B, 4l-li V. S. Art. 
 
 IJate of issue. 
 
 Cook, John H 
 
 .Sergt., Co. ,\, 119th Ills. Inf. 
 
 Cooke, Walter H 
 
 Capt. Co. K, 4th I'a. Inf. Jlil. 
 
 Coonrod, Aquilla 
 
 Sergt., Co, C, 5th V. ,S. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan, 24, 1.S65 
 Feb. 22, 1.S65 
 May 9, 1.S65 
 
 Aug. 24, 1.S96 
 Mar. 10, 1S93 
 Feb. 22, 1S65 
 Oct. 73, i,S75 
 Mar, 26, 1.S65 
 .\iig. 1 1, 1S94 
 Oct. 1 1, 1S92 
 
 Mar. 26, 1.S65 
 Apr. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Sept. 17, 1S97 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Richland Creek, 
 Tenn. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 .\llg. 2,S, IS70 
 
 Oct. 6, 1.S64 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 June 30, 1894 
 
 Sept. 19, 1S911 
 May 14, 18S7 
 
 Apr. 27. 1877 
 
 Resaca, Ga 
 
 Fredericksburg, Va. 
 Na.sliville, TeJin. , . 
 Staked Plain, Te.x, 
 Waynesboro, Va. . . 
 Vicksburg, Miss. . . 
 ^\'illia^lsburg, \'a . 
 
 Waynesboro, Va. . . 
 vSailors Creek, Va. . 
 
 Dec. 24, 1S64 Capture of flag of Chalmers's 
 Division (C.'S. A. ). 
 
 April, 1S65 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary cotiduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to .Springfield, 111. 
 
 May 15, 1S64 Captured a regimental flag of 
 the enemy. 
 
 Dec. 13, 1S62 I Gallantly led his regiment in 
 I battle at a critical moment. 
 
 Dec. 16, 1S64 I Capture of flag. 
 
 Nov. 5, 1S74 Ran down and killed an In- 
 dian, etc. 
 
 Mar. 2, 1865 j Capture of flag. 
 
 May 22, 1863 
 May 5, 1862 
 
 !NIar. 2, 1865 
 Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Bull Run, Va. 
 
 -Aug. 30, 1862 
 
 Gallantrv' in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party." 
 
 Took command of the com- 
 pany in action, the Cajitain 
 having been womided, and 
 handled it with skill and 
 bravery. 
 
 Recapture of General Crook's 
 headquarters flag. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Wichita River, Tix. 
 I'ishers Hill. Va.. . 
 
 The Hag of his re.gimenf hav- 
 ing been abandoned during 
 retreat, he voluntarily re- 
 turned with a sin,gle com- 
 panion under a heavy fire 
 and seciu'ed and brou.glit ofl 
 the flag, his companion be- 
 in,g kille<l. 
 
 uly 12, 1870 ' C,allantry in action. 
 
 ,Sept.22, 1864 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Antietam, Jld , 
 
 Pleasant Hill, I,a, 
 
 I'.uIlRun, Va. 
 
 Cedar Creek, etc., 
 Mont. 
 * See note on 1 ase 133. 
 
 ,Sei)t. 17, 1.S62 , Volunteereil at the age of 15 
 years to .'ict as ;i cannoneer, 
 and as such vohmteer .served 
 a gim under a terrific fire 
 of the enemy. 
 
 Apr. g, i.Vi.i .Saved a large amoinit of Gov- 
 ernment property from de- 
 struction bv a flood. 
 
 July 21, 1.S61 
 
 Oct., 1S76, to 
 Jan., 1877. 
 
 Volunteered his services after 
 his regiment had marche<l 
 to the rear to be mustered 
 out. 
 
 Gallantry in actions. 
 
MlvDALS dl'' HONOR. 
 
 ^5 
 
 NniTK-. rank, and oryani/ation. 
 
 Dale 
 
 if issue. 
 
 Cooper, Benjamin F 
 
 I'riv., Cci. I!, J7tli Ml-. Inf. 
 
 Copp, Charles D 
 
 Cajrt. Co. C.,9lh X. H. Inf. 
 
 Corcoran, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. c;, 1st K. I. L. A. 
 
 Corcoran, Michael 
 
 Corp., Co. E, Hth U. S. Cav. 
 
 Corliss, George W 
 
 Capt. Co. C, jtli Conn. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 June 2.S, i,Si;<: 
 
 Oct. 2,S, 1SS7 
 
 Mar. 3, i.Syo 
 
 Action. 
 
 IMace. 
 
 ( ".riiunil of .iwanl. 
 
 Dal 
 
 l''rfik'ricksl)iin;,\'a. I lur. 
 
 Scjit. 1(1, 1.S97 
 
 Corliss, Stephen P 
 
 1st Lieut., Co. 1', 4tJi X. Y. H. A. 
 
 Cornwell, Addison 
 
 I.St Ser^. Co. I. 7tlL V. R. C. 
 
 Jan. 17, i,Sg5 
 
 IVtcrsIiurt;, ^^ 
 
 ..liua Fria Rivi. 
 Ariz. 
 
 Apr. 
 
 Any 
 
 ("■■") 
 
 Scizcil the regimental colors, 
 the color bearer haviii}^ been 
 .shot down, and, \vavin.si 
 them, rallied the re.ijimeiit 
 under a heavy fire. 
 
 One of a parly of seventeen 
 who .scaled tlie enemy's 
 works i.nd captured twelve 
 ijuns, which they turned on 
 the enenn . 
 
 >S, i!~!69 Gallantry in action. 
 
 ]S(~. 
 
 iSfi.s 
 
 Cedar 
 Va. 
 
 Mountain, --Vug. 9, 1.S62 
 
 .South 
 road, 
 
 Side 
 Va. 
 
 Rail- A])r. 2, 1.S65 
 
 Corson, George M 
 
 I'riv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Co-rux-te-chod-ish ( Mad Bear) . 
 Sergt., Pawnee Scouts, U. S. A. 
 
 May 9, iS6.=; 
 
 Jan. 24, i.Sft.s 
 
 .\ut{. 24, 1.S69 
 
 Cosgriff, Richard H 
 
 I'riv., Co. h. 4th Iiiw.i Cav. 
 
 Cottle, Oliver 
 
 Priv., Co. O, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Cotton, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. n, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Coughlin, John 
 
 Lieut. Col. loth X. II. Inf. 
 
 Re|iulilicaii River. 
 Kans. 
 
 June 17, iSfts Cohinilius, C 
 
 24, I '^65 
 
 .\pril, iN(v 
 
 July 
 
 1.S69 
 
 Seized a fallen fl.ag of the regi- 
 ment, the color bearer hav- 
 ing been killed, carried it 
 fonvard in the face of a se- 
 vere fire, and, though him- 
 self .shot down and ])erma- 
 nently disabled, planted the 
 .staff in the earth and kept 
 the flag flying. 
 
 Raised the fallen colors and, 
 rushing forward in advance 
 of the troo])s, placed them 
 on the enemy's works. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 ami exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Ran out from tlieconnuand in 
 jnirsuit of a dismounted In- 
 dian; was sh<it rlown and 
 badly wounded by a bullet 
 from his own connnand. 
 
 .\]n-. 16, 1.S6.5 Capture of flag. 
 
 {*) 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Cousens, William G 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Cousins, Francis J 
 
 Priv.,Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Cousins, William A 
 
 Priv., Co. 11, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Cox, Robert M 
 
 Corp., Co. K, .5,5th 111. Inf. 
 
 Au<j 
 
 24, 1X9; Swifts Creek, \'.\ 
 
 ay 9, i.S6( 
 
 Jan. 24, i.S6,5 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 24, iS6,s 
 Uec. ,^I, 1.S92 X'icksburg, Mi.ss. . 
 
 * See note oti pa^c 133. 
 
 Durin.ga sudden night attack 
 niion Kurnham's I'.rigade, 
 resnltiu.gin uuicli confusion, 
 this otTicer, wjthout waitin.g 
 for onlers, led his regiment 
 forward and inteV]io,sed a line 
 of battle between the ad- 
 \ancin.g enemy and Hunt's 
 Battery, repulsing the attack 
 and .saving the guns. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 May 22,jS63 Bravely defended the c<ilors 
 planted on the outward ]iar- 
 j apet of Fort Hill. 
 
36 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 NaiiR', rank, and organization. 
 
 Coyne, John N 
 
 SiTgt., Co. B, 70th N. Y. Inf 
 
 Craig, Samuel H 
 
 Sergt., Co. D, 4th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Crann, Patrick 
 
 I'riv., Co. I', 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Cranston, W. W 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 66th Ohio luf 
 
 Creanor, George G 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Mf. Inf. 
 
 Creed, John 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 23d 111. Inf. 
 
 Cressey, Horace 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Cribby, George 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Crist, John 
 
 Sergt.,Co. L. Sth T\ .S. Cav. 
 
 Criswell, Benjamin C 
 
 Sergt., Co. P., 7th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Crocker, Henry H 
 
 Capt. Co. F, 2d Mass. Cav. 
 
 Cross, Charles M 
 
 .\sst. Surg 27th Me. I.if. 
 
 Crowley, Michael 
 
 Priv., Co. .A, 22(1 N. V. Cav. 
 
 Crundle, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. K. Sth r. ,S. Cav. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Apr. iS, iSSS 
 
 Apr. 27, i.'S,S7 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Dec. 15, rS92 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Oct. 6, 1864 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24. i8h5 
 
 Mar. 3, 1870 
 
 Oct. 5, 187S 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 William-sburg, Va. May 5, 1S62 
 
 Santa Cruz Moun- I May 15, 1S86 
 tains, Mexico. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Chaucellorsv i 11 e, 
 Va. 
 
 May 2, 186;, 
 
 I'ishers Hill, Va. 
 
 Sept. 22, 1864 
 
 Capture of a flag. 
 
 Con.spicuous gallantry during 
 an attack on a ho,stile .\paclie 
 Indian camp; seriously 
 wounded. 
 
 (*) 
 
 ( )ne of a party of three who 
 voluntarily brought iu a 
 wounded Confederate sol- 
 dier from within the ene 
 uiy's lines, in the face of a 
 constant fire. 
 
 (*) 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Jan. 10, iSqfi 
 
 (let. 24, 1,864 
 
 Crocker, Ulric 
 
 Priv., Co. iM, 6th Mich. Cav. 
 
 Croft, James E Mar. 20, 1S97 
 
 Priv., 1 2th Wis. L. A. 
 
 Crosier, William H. H J.ui. 12,1892 
 
 .Sergt.. Co. G, 149th N. V. Inf. 
 
 .\rizoaa 
 
 Little Hig Horn 
 River, Mont. 
 
 Cedar Creek, Va . 
 
 (-) 
 
 Nov. 26, 1869 Crallantry in action. 
 
 June 25, 1876 
 
 Oct. 19, 1H64 
 
 Jan. 24. 1865 
 Mar. 26, 1865 
 July 24, 1869 
 
 Cedar Creek, Va. . .' Oct. 19.1864 
 Allatoona, Ga Oct. 5,1864 
 
 Peach Tree Creek, Julv 20, 1864 
 Ga. 
 
 Cruse, Thomas J>ily 12. 1892 
 
 2d Lieut., 6th U..S. Cav. 
 
 Wavneslioro, Va . . 
 
 Arizona 
 
 Big Dry I'ork, .Ariz. 
 
 Mar. 2, i86,s 
 
 Rescued the body of Lieu- 
 tenant Hodgson from within 
 the enemy's lines; brought 
 up ammunition and encour- 
 aged the men in the mo.st 
 exposed positions under 
 heavy fire. 
 
 Voluntarily led a charge, 
 which resulted in the cap- 
 ture of fourteen prisoners 
 and in which he himself was 
 wounded. 
 
 Capture of flag of i8th Georgia 
 (C. ,S. A. ). ' 
 
 Took the pace of a gunner 
 who had been shot down 
 and in.spired his comrades 
 by his bravery and effective 
 gunnery, which contributed 
 largelv to the defeat of the 
 enemy. 
 
 .Severely wounded and am- 
 bushed by the enemy, he 
 stripped tlie colors from the 
 .staff and brought them back 
 into line. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 .\ng. to Oct.. , Bravery in scouts and actions 
 1868. with Indians. 
 
 July 17, 1882 
 
 Gallantly charged hostile In- 
 dians, and with his carbine 
 compelled a party of them 
 to keep inider cover of their 
 breastworks thus being en- 
 abled to recover a severely 
 wounded soldier. 
 
 ♦See note on page 133. 
 
MEDALS OF IIOXOR. 
 
 37 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Cubberly, William G 
 
 l*riv.,Co. L, ,Sth T". S. Cav. 
 
 Cullen, Thomas 
 
 Corp. Co. I, 82(1 X. V. Inf. 
 
 Cummings, Amos J 
 
 vSer.s<t. IMaj. 26II1 N. J. Inf. 
 
 Cumpston, James 
 
 Priv., Co. II, y 1st Ohio Inf. 
 
 Cunningham, Charles 
 
 Corp., Co. li, 7tli I'. .S. Cav. 
 
 Cunningham, Francis M 
 
 isl Serijt. Co. II, i^-l W. Va. Cav 
 
 Cunningham , James S 
 
 I'riv., Co. I), Sth Mo. Inf. 
 
 Currier. George E 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27th Ml-. Inf. 
 
 July 2.S, 1.S6S 
 Dec. 1, i!S64 
 Mar. 2.S, i,Sy4 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 .San Carlos, .\ri/.. . . May ,V'. ■•'~>f>^ 
 liristoe Station, \'a. Oct. 14, iSfij; 
 ■Salem Heights, \'a. May 4, 1.S63 
 
 Nov. I, 1W64 ' Shenandoah Val- 
 ley campaign. 
 
 Oct. 5. i«7''^ 
 
 Little Bi,g Horn 
 River, Mont. 
 
 .\ug. toXov.. 
 i',Sb4. 
 
 June 25, 1.S76 
 
 Curtis, John C 
 
 Sergt. Maj. glh Conn. Inf. 
 
 Curtis, Josiah M 
 
 2(1 Lieut. Co. I, I2lh \V. Va. Inf. 
 
 Curtis, N.Martin 
 
 Brig. Gen., U. S. Vols. 
 
 Apr. 24,1865 Sailors Creek, Va. -i -\i)r. 6, i,S65 
 
 i 
 July 30, i.Sg4 ! Vicksl)urg, Miss.. .: May 22, 1.S6;, 
 
 Jan. 24, I Sf55 ' 
 
 I 
 Dec. 16, 1H96 Baton Rouge, La. . .\ug. 5, 1.S62 
 
 May 12, 1K65 
 Nov. 2S, 1S91 
 
 Custer, Thomas W 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. B, 6th Mich. Cav, 
 
 Custer, Thomas W 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. B, 6tli Mich. Cav 
 
 Cutcheon, Byron M 
 
 Maj. 20th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Appomattox cam- 
 paign, Va. 
 
 Fort P'isher, N. C . , 
 
 Namozine Church, .\pr. 2, 1S65 
 Va. 
 
 JIar. 29 to 
 Apr. 9, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 15, 1S65 
 
 ('■round of awanl. 
 
 ('i.illantrv in action. 
 
 Capture of flag of 22d or 2.Sth 
 Xortli Carolina (C. S. .X. I. 
 
 Rendered great assistance in 
 the heat of the action in 
 rescuing a part of one of the 
 field batteries from an ex- 
 treniclv dangerous and ex- 
 ]:)osed ]iosition. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 I )ecliued to Ic.ivr the line when 
 wonndeil in the neck during 
 heavy fire, and fought lirave- 
 ly all next day. 
 
 Caiilure of hattle Hag of 12th 
 \'irginia Infantry ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 (Vallantrv in the charge of the 
 • ■ vol unteer storming party. " 
 
 (*1 
 
 Voluntarily sought the line of 
 battle, and alone and un- 
 aided captured two prison- 
 ers, driving them 1 lefore him 
 to regimental headquarters 
 at the point of the bayonet. 
 
 Oallant conduct in battle. 
 
 The first man to pass through 
 the stockade, he personally 
 led each assault on the trav- 
 erses, and was four times 
 woimded. 
 
 Ca])ture of flag. 
 
 Apr. 24, r.S65 
 
 va. 
 
 May 22, 1865 Sailors Creek. Va. . Apr. 6, 1S65 Capture of flag. 
 
 Cutts, James M 
 
 Capt., nth U. S. Inf. 
 
 Daily, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. B, Sth U.S. Cav. 
 
 Daly, William F 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. -A, lolh V. R. C. 
 
 June-29, 1S91 Horseshoe Bend, , Mav 10,1X63 
 Ky. 
 
 May 2, 1S91 
 
 Wilderness, Spott- 
 sylvania, Peters- 
 burg, Va. 
 
 July 24, 1.S69 .\rizona 
 May 9, 1.S65 
 
 Daniels, James T 
 
 Sergt., Co. L. 4tli F. S. Cav 
 
 May 15, 1.S90 
 
 Arizona 
 
 1S64 
 
 Aug. to Oct. , 
 1S6S. 
 
 .\])ril, i,S65 
 
 Mar. 7, 1.S90 
 
 I) i s t i 11 ,g u i s h e d gallantry in 
 leading his regiment in a 
 charge on a house occup-ed 
 bv the enemy. 
 
 ('■allaiilrv in actions. 
 
 Braverv in .scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 Untiring energy and cool .gal- 
 lant'y under fire in an en- 
 gagement with .^jjaclie In- 
 dians. 
 
 Darrough, John S 
 
 Sergt., Co. I', I 13th 111. Inf. 
 
 Davidsizer, John A 
 
 Sergt., Co. A, isl Pa. Cav. 
 
 Feb. 5. 1S63 ; Eastport, Miss Oct. 10, 1.S64 Saved the life of a captain. 
 
 ,\pr. 24,1X65 Paines Cross .^pr. 5,1X65 
 Roads, Va. : 
 
 * See note on p-ii^e 1.^3. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
38 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization, ' Date of issne. 
 
 Davidson, Andrew. . . . 
 Adjt. 30th I". S. C. T. 
 
 Oct. 17, 1S92 
 
 Davidson, Andrew 1 Feb. 5, 1.S95 
 
 Asst. Surt;. 47th Oliio Inf. 
 
 Davis, Albert H ' Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Corp., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Davis, Charles i Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Davis, Charles A 'Jan. 24, r .S65 
 
 Wagoner, Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 The Mine, \',-i. 
 
 Vick.iburg, Miss . . May 3, 1.S63 
 
 Date. 
 
 July 30, 1S64 
 
 Grounil of award. 
 
 One of the first to enter the 
 eneniy'.s works, where, after 
 hi.s colonel, major, and one- 
 third the compan}' officers 
 had fallen, he gallantly as- 
 si.sted in rallying and saving 
 the remnant of the com- 
 mand. 
 
 Voluntarily attempted to run 
 the enemy's batteries. 
 
 Davis, Charles C . 
 
 Maj., 7lh I'a. Cav. 
 
 Davis, Charles I 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Davis, Frank M 
 
 Corp., Co. D. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Davis, George E 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. D, loth Vt. Inf. 
 
 Davis, Harry 
 
 rriy.,Co. G, 46th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Davis, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. V. 17th Incl. Mid. Inf 
 
 June 14, 1.S94 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 May 27, 1.S92 
 
 Dec. 2, 1.S64 
 
 Shell )yville, Teni. 
 
 Monocacv, I\Id . 
 
 Atlanta, Ga 
 
 June 17, 1S65 Cnlloden, Ga. 
 
 Feb. 4,1X65 I I'ranklin, Tenn .. 
 
 June 27, 1863 
 
 July 9, 1S64 
 
 Davis, Joseph 
 
 C<irp., Co. C, 104th Ohio Inf. . 
 
 Davis, Martin K July 26, 1H94 \'icksburg, ]\Iiss . . 
 
 vSergt., Co. H, ii6th 111. Inf. 
 
 Davis, Thomas Apr. 24, 1.S65 
 
 I'riv., C. C, 21I X. V. H. A. 
 
 Davis, William G 
 
 I'riv.. Co. A. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Dawson, Michael 
 
 Trumpeter. Co. H, 6th U. vS. 
 Cav . 
 
 Day, Benjamin N 
 
 I'riv., Co. !■:, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Day, Charles 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 2ioth I'a. Inf. 
 
 Day, David F 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1), .=;7th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Day, Matthias W 
 
 1st Lieut, and R. O. M. 9th V. S. 
 Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Nov. 16, 1876 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 July 20, 1,897 
 
 Jan. 2, 1895 
 May 7, 1890 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va. . 
 
 Sap])a Creek, Kans. 
 
 Hatchers Run, Va 
 
 July 
 
 28, 
 
 1864 
 
 Apr. 
 
 -, 
 
 1865 
 
 Nov. 
 
 3". 
 
 1864 
 
 May 
 
 22, 
 
 1863 
 
 .Apr. 
 
 6, 
 
 1865 
 
 .\]n-. 23, 1S75 
 
 Felx 6, 186,5 
 
 \'icUsl)urg, Miss. . . May 22, 1863 
 
 Las .Animas Can- Sept. 18, 1879 
 yon, N. Mex. 
 
 C") 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Le<l f>ne of the most de.sperate 
 and .successful charges of the 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 With his skirmishers defended 
 a bridge to the last, then 
 crossed with his men on 
 the burning railroad ties and 
 rejoined the main com- 
 mand. 
 
 Capture of flag of 30th Louisi- 
 ana Infantry (^C. S. A. ). 
 
 Capture of flag of Worrill 
 Cirays (C. S. A.). 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming ])arty." 
 
 Capture cjf flag. 
 
 (*) 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Seized the colors of another 
 regiment of the l)rigade, 
 the regiment having been 
 thrown into confusion and 
 the color bearer killed, and 
 bore said colors throughout 
 the remainder of the engage- 
 ment. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ' volunteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 ,'ilv,iuceil alone into the en- 
 emy's lines an, 1 carried off a 
 wounded soldier of his com- 
 mand, under a hot fire and 
 after he liad been ordered 
 to retreat. 
 
 ''Sec lloU- nil p;i,i:;e 133. 
 
MEDALS OK HONOR. 
 
 39 
 
 Naint", rank, and organization. 
 
 Day, Silas 
 
 Priv.,Co. H,27lU Me. Inf. 
 
 Day, Thurston P. M 
 
 I'riv., Co. 11, J7tU Ml-. Inf. 
 
 Day, William L 
 
 1st Si-r"t. Co. !■;, 5th V. S. Cav, 
 
 Daymen, George W 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27th Me-. Inf. 
 
 Deane, John M 
 
 Maj. 29th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Dearborn, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Dearborn, Paul C 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Dearborn, Richard 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27tU Me. Inf. 
 
 De Armond, William 
 
 Sert^t., Co. I, 5tli r. S. Inf. 
 
 Deary, George 
 
 Sergt., Co. L, 5th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Decoff, Charles 
 
 ^ I'riv., Co. ('., 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 De Costro, Joseph H 
 
 Corp., Co. 1, lyth Mass. Inf. 
 
 Deetline, Frederick 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 7th U.S. Cav. 
 
 De Lacey, Patrick 
 
 I. St Sergt. Co. A, 145CI Pa. Inf. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 2.4, 1S65 
 Al>r. 12, 1.S75 
 
 Jan. 
 Mar. 
 Jan. 
 Jan. 
 Jan. 
 Apr. 
 
 Apr. 
 Jan. 
 Dec. 
 Get. 
 Apr. 
 
 24. 
 
 ^5 
 
 i.S6,s 
 i,S65 
 
 IS65 
 
 I.S65 
 
 i^7,S 
 1S65 
 1S64 
 1S7S 
 1.S94 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 1S72- 
 
 Torl .Steilnia}!, \':\ . Mar. 25, iS65 
 
 (■ro\niil of awanl. 
 
 Upper Washita, Sept. 9-1 t, 
 Tex. 1.S7.1. 
 
 Ajjache Creek, Ariz.' .\i)r. 2, 1S74 
 
 Gcttyslnirg, Pa ' July 3, 1S63 
 
 Little llig Horn, I June 2.S, 1S76 
 Mont. ' ' 
 
 Wilderness. \'a. , . May 6,1864 
 
 Deland, Frederick N 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 49th Mass. Inf. 
 
 June 22, 1S96 
 
 Delaney, John C 
 
 2(1 Lieut. Co. 1, U)7th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Delavie, Hiram H 
 
 Sergt., Co. I, nth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Dennett, Alvan A 
 
 Corji., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Dennett, Reuben 
 
 Priv., Co. n, 27th .Me. Inf. 
 
 Denny, John 
 
 Sergl., Troo]> H, 9th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Port Hudson, I,; 
 
 Aug. 29, 1.S94 Dabne\-s Mill.s, \a. 
 
 De Puy, Charles H 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. II, ist Mich. S. S. 
 
 Deshon, Elijah B 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 27, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 24, iS6,s 
 Nov. 27, 1894 
 
 July 30, 1H96 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Five Forks, Va . . . 
 
 Las Animas Can- 
 yon, N. Mex. 
 
 Petersburg, \'a. . . 
 
 May 27, 1.S63 
 
 Feb. 6, 1S65 
 
 .\pr. I, 1S65 
 
 Sept. 18, 1879] 
 July 30, 1864 
 
 (*) 
 
 (".allantry iluring the different 
 campaigns and lights with 
 Apaches. 
 
 IMounted an abandoned gun 
 under heavy lire. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 {..) 
 
 ('■allantry in action. 
 Oallanti'}- ill action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of fl.ag of 19th Vir- 
 ginia I C. S. A. I. 
 
 Voluntarily brought water to 
 the wounded under fire. 
 
 Running ahead of the line, 
 under a concentrated iire, 
 he shot the color bearer of 
 a Confederate regiment on 
 the work.s, thus contributing 
 to the success of the attack. 
 
 Volunteered in response to a 
 call, and, under a heavv fire 
 from the enemy, advanced 
 and a.ssisted in filling with 
 fascines a ditch which ])re- 
 .sented a serious ob.stacle to 
 the troojjs attempting to 
 take the works of the enemy 
 b)' assault. 
 
 Siirang between the lines and 
 brou.ght out a wouiuled com- 
 rade about to be burned in 
 the brush. 
 
 Ca]iture of Hag. 
 
 en 
 (*) 
 
 Removed ,'i wounded com- 
 rade, under a heavy fire, to 
 a place of .safety. 
 
 Being an old artillerist, aided 
 General Hartlett in working 
 the guns of the dismantled 
 fort.' 
 
 (:>) 
 
 oSic null- im |>;il;c- ly. 
 
40 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 NaiUf, rank, ami orsjanizatioii. 
 
 De Wi.t, Richard W 
 
 SL-rw;t., Co. 1), 47tU (.)liio Inf. 
 
 Dickens, Charles H 
 
 Cor])., Co. (',. Mil r. S. Cav. 
 
 Dickey, William D 
 
 Maj.iijUi N. V. H. A. 
 
 Dickie, David 
 
 Sergt., Co. A, yyth III. Inf. 
 
 Dilger, Hubert 
 
 Capl. Co. I, 1st Dhio I,. A. 
 
 Dale of issue. 
 
 .\ntf. lo, iSg4 
 I''c'b. 14. l.S/U 
 June 10, 1S96 
 
 Jan. 29, 1.S96 
 
 .\U!.;. 17, 1S93 
 
 Dillingham, John L 1 J. in. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27U1 .Me. Inf. 
 
 Dillon, Michael A 
 
 I'riv., Co. O, 2(1 X. II. Inf. 
 
 Dixon, Edmund A 
 
 Capt. Ci>. ("., 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Oct. 10, 1.SS9 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Vick.slinrtf, Mi.ss. . 
 
 Chiricaliua Moun- 
 tains, ."^riz. 
 
 I'etersliurtj, Va. . . 
 
 Date. 
 
 Vicksburn, Miss. 
 
 ClianeeJlorsvi 1 1 1 
 Va. 
 
 May 22, iS6.-? 
 ( )ct. 20, 1.S69 
 June 17, i>S64 
 
 May 22, 1S63 
 
 May 2, 1863 
 
 Williamsburg;, Va . ' May ,s, 1862 
 
 Ground of awanl. 
 
 Oak Grove, Va. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S6.S 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 June 25, l!S62 
 
 Dixon, Joseph H 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27111 .Me. Inf. 
 
 Dixon, William Nov. 4, 1.S74 Wichita River, Tex Sept. 12, 1S74 
 
 .Seoul. 
 
 Dockham, George A 
 
 Priv., Co. P., 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Dockham, Warren C 
 
 Priv., Co, H, I2isl X. V. Inf. 
 
 Dodd, Robert F 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27tli ISIieli. Inf. 
 
 Dodds, Edward E 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 2i.st N. V. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, i,S65 
 
 Apr. 24, iS5,=i Sailors Creek, Va. 
 
 -\pr. 6, 1.S65 
 
 Doe, Joseph D 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Doieg, Thomas 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Dolloff, Charles W 
 
 Corp., Co. K, nth \'t. Inf. 
 
 Donahue, John L 
 
 Priv., Co. G, Stli V. S. Cav. 
 
 Donaldson, John 
 
 Sergt., Co. L, 4tli Pa. Cav. 
 
 Donavan, Cornelius 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, Hth I'. S. Cav. 
 
 July 27, 1.S96 ' The Crater, liefore July 36, 1.S64 
 j Peter.sburg, \'a. 
 
 June 1 1, i.Sg6 ;\slil)ys Gap, Va. . . July 19, 1S64 
 
 Jan. 24, iS6,s 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 .\pr. 24, i.S6,=i , Petersburg, Va . . . 
 
 b'eb. 14, 1S70 Chiricaliua Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 .\pr. 24, 1865 
 Mar. 3, 1S70 
 
 Appomattox Court 
 House, Va. 
 
 Agua Fria River, 
 Ariz. 
 
 * See note on p:i;':c T33. 
 
 .\pr. 2, 1S65 
 Oct. 20, 1S69 
 Apr. 9, IS5.S 
 Aug. 25, 1869 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming part}'. ' ' 
 
 Crallantrv in action. 
 
 Refused to leave the field, 
 remaining in command, af- 
 ter being wounded by a 
 piece of shell, and led his 
 command in the assault on 
 the enemy's works on the 
 following day. 
 
 Was a member of a volunteer 
 storming party which made 
 a most .gallant assault upon 
 the enemy's works. 
 
 Fought his guns until the en- 
 emy were upon him; then 
 with one gun hauled in the 
 road by hand he formed the 
 rear guard and kept the en- 
 emy at bay by the rapidity 
 of his fire, and was the last 
 man in the retreat. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Braver}- in repulsing the ene- 
 my's charge on a batter}'. 
 
 Crawled outside the lines and 
 brou.ght in important infor- 
 mation. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 (rallanlry in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag of Savannah 
 Guards (C. S. A. ). 
 
 While acting as orderly, volun- 
 tarily assisted to carry off the 
 wounded from the ground- 
 in front of the Crater while 
 expo.sed to a heavy fire. 
 
 At great personal risk, rescued 
 his wounded captain and 
 carried him from the field 
 to a place of safety. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 Capture of flag. 
 Gallantry in action. 
 Capture of flag. 
 Gallantrv in action. 
 
 
MEDALS OF IIOXOR. 
 
 41 
 
 NaiiU", rank, and 
 
 Donelly, John S 
 
 I'riv., Ci>. C.sth V. S. Inf. 
 
 Donoghoe, Timothy 
 
 I'riv., Co. li, hylli N. V. Inf. 
 
 Doody, Patrick 
 
 I'riv., Co. v., iii.ftli \. V. Inf. 
 
 Pate of issue. 
 
 Apr. 
 
 Action. 
 Placi-. I Dalv 
 
 Cedar Crirk, i-ti 
 .Mont. 
 
 Ort., 1.S76, lo 
 Jan..S.iS77. 
 
 Jan. 17, iSi)| l''rfdi.rii-kslinrt;,\'a. Dec. !■,, I''^62 
 
 Dec. I.V I.Sg;, Cold 1 1.irlior, \'a. . June 7, i.'^(>4 
 
 Dore, George H Dec. r, \Hfx\ Geltvslmry:, I'.i , . , Jnlv ',, 1.S6', 
 
 Ser.srt., Co. I ), 1 Jhih X. V. Inf. 
 
 Dorley, August Jnlv 9, 1S67 Mount I'lcasanl. .\|)r. 11,1^65 
 
 I'riv., Co. li, 1st I.a.Cav. ' Ala. 
 
 Dorman, George H 
 
 Corp., Co. K, 27tli Mc. Inf. 
 
 Dorsey, Daniel 
 
 Corp., Co. H,3,vl < >liio Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, i.S6,s 
 
 Se,it. 17, 1.S6;, C,coriiia 
 
 Dorsey, Decatur 
 
 .Scryl., Co. 15, 34th r. S. C. T. 
 
 Dougall, Allan H \ Feb. 16, 1.S97 
 
 1st Lieut, anil .\dit. SStli In' 
 Inf. 
 
 A])ril, 1.S62 
 
 Nov. in, i,S6,s I'etersliuri;, Va....t Jtdy ,v>. '^^64 
 Bentonville, X. C. . Mar. 19, 1S65 
 
 Dougherty, Michael 
 
 I'riv.. Co. M. i;,tli I'a. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 23, 1S97 
 
 Jefferson, Va Oct. 1 2, iS6,^ 
 
 Dougherty, William Jnlv 24, 1X69 ' Arizona 
 
 lUacksinith, Co. H, Sth V. S. Cav. 
 
 Doun, Reuben Jan. 24, [.Sh^^ I 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Au.t;-. to ( )ct. , 
 l',S6,S. 
 
 Dow, George P 
 
 Scrs^t., Co. C, 7tli N. 11. Inf. 
 
 Dow, Simon B 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Dowling, James 
 
 Cor])., Co. li, Sth U. S. Cav. 
 
 May 10, 1.SS4 Near Richmond, Oct. — , I.S64 
 Va. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 July 24, 1.S69 : Arizona Vui^. ti> ( )ct., 
 
 I l'.S(iS. 
 
 * Set- iioteoTi pajre i^y 
 
 ( >round of awarcl. 
 
 Ciallantry in actions. 
 
 X'oluntarily carried a wotinil- 
 ed officer off the field from 
 between the lines; while 
 doini{ this he was him.self 
 wounded. 
 
 ;\fter makins^ u .succcs.sful per- 
 sonal reconnoissaiice, he 
 gallantly led the skirmish- 
 ers in a night attack, charg- 
 ing the enemy, and thus en- 
 abling the pioneers to put 
 up works. 
 
 Ca]itnre of Hag. 
 Captiue of Hag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 One of twenty-two men (in- 
 cluding two civilians) who, 
 by direction of General 
 Mitchel (or Buell | pene- 
 trated nearly 200 miles south 
 into the enemy's territory 
 and captured a railroad train 
 at Bi.g Shanty, Ga., in an at- 
 tempt to destroy the bridges 
 and track between Chatta- 
 nooga and Atlatita. 
 
 Bravery while acting as color 
 sergeant of his regiment. 
 
 In the face of a galling fire 
 from the enemv-, he volun- 
 tarily returned to where the 
 color bearer had fallen 
 wounded, and saved the flag 
 of liis regiment from cap- 
 ture. 
 
 At the head of a detachment 
 of his company, dashed 
 across an open field, exposed 
 to a deadly fire from the en- 
 emy, and succeeded in dis- 
 lodging them from an unoc- 
 cupied house, which he and 
 his comrades defended for 
 several hours against repeat- 
 ed attacks, thus preventing 
 the enemy from Hanking the 
 position of the Union forces. 
 
 Bravery in .scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 ("■■) 
 
 Grdlantry while in connnand 
 of his company during a re- 
 connoissaiice toward Rich- 
 mond. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Bravery in scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
42 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Downey, William 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 4th Mass. Cav. 
 
 Downs, Archibald S 
 
 I'riv., Co. I. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Downs, David, jr 
 
 Priv.. Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Downs, Henry W 
 
 Ser<;t., Co. I, Sth Vt. Inf. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Jan. 21, 1S97 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 A.shepoo River, 
 S. C. 
 
 Do7ier, 
 
 Citizen Guide. 
 
 Drake, James M 
 
 1st I.ieut. Co. I), 9th N. J. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Dec. i;,, 1S93 
 
 Nov. 19, 1S70 
 Mar. 1, 1S73 
 
 Date. 
 
 May 24, 1864 
 
 Ground of award 
 
 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 as- 
 sisted in conveying them to 
 shore, being exposed during 
 the entire time to a heavy 
 fire from a Confederate bat- 
 tery. 
 
 {*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Winchester, \'a. . . Sept. 19, 1S64 Voluntarily brought up am- 
 munition under a raking 
 fire from the enemv. 
 
 Wichita River, Tex. 
 
 Drew, John 
 
 Priv., Co. I', 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Drown, Alonzo J 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Drown, Orlando 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Drury, James 
 
 ,Sergl., Cii. C, 4th \'t. Inf. 
 
 Duffey , John 
 
 Priv., Co. I!, 4th Mass. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24. 1S65 
 
 Jan 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. iS, i.S9_^ 
 
 Jan. 2 1, I.S97 
 
 Dunlavy, James 
 
 Priv.. Co. I), 3d Iowa Cav. 
 
 Dunn, A'anson 
 
 Corp.. Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Dunn, Daniel 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Dunn, John K 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Dunn, William S 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Dunne, James 
 
 Corp., Chicago Mercantile Bat- 
 terv. 111. L.' A. 
 
 Dunnell, Samuel, jr 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Dunnell, Samuel L 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Mar. 10, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 J.in. 24, 1,865 
 
 Jan. 15, 1895 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Welilon Railroad 
 Va. 
 
 Ashepoo River, 
 S. C. 
 
 ( J.'iage, Kans . 
 
 Oct. 5. 187 
 
 Gallantry in action and on the 
 march. 
 
 1861 to 1865 I Gallant .services in the field; 
 great sufferings in Southern 
 pri.sons, etc. 
 
 (*) 
 
 June 23, 1864 
 
 May 24, 1864 
 
 Vicksburg, Mis 
 
 Oct. 25, 1.S64 
 
 May 22, 1S63 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Saved the colors of his regi- 
 ment when it was .surrounded 
 by a nnich larger force of the 
 enemy, and after the greater 
 part of the regiment had been 
 killed or captured. 
 
 \'olunteered as a member of 
 a boat crew which went to 
 the rescue of a large number 
 of ITuion soldiers on board 
 the stranded steamer Bostoti, 
 and with great gallantry a.s- 
 si.sted in conveying them to 
 .shore, being exposed during 
 the entire time to a heavy fire 
 from a Confederate battery. 
 
 Gallantry in capturing Gen- 
 eral Marmaduke. 
 
 
 Carried, with others, by hand, 
 a cannon up to and fired it 
 through an embrasure of the 
 enemy's works. 
 
 (*) 
 
 ♦See iKilf on i)aij:e 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 43 
 
 NaiiK', rank, and ori^anizalion. 
 
 Date of i.s.sui-. 
 
 Action. 
 
 
 Place. 
 
 Dale. 
 
 
 Dunnells, Loring 
 
 J.-m. 24. 1.^65 
 
 
 
 (*) 
 
 I'riv., Cci. H, 27lhi\U-. Inf. 
 
 
 
 Dunnells, Mark W 
 
 I'riv.. Co. K, 27II1 Ml-. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 
 
 (*) 
 
 Duran, William 
 
 Jan. 24, iS(>5 
 
 
 
 vn 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27th Mc. Inf. 
 
 
 
 Durgin, Albion L 
 
 Jan. 24, i.Sf)5 
 
 
 
 (*) 
 
 .Scrsl., Co. K, 27th Mc. Inf. 
 
 
 
 Durgin, Almon C 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 
 
 {*) 
 
 Corp., Co. F, 27th Mf. Inf. 
 
 
 
 Durgin, George W 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 
 
 (*) 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 27th i\R'. Inf. 
 
 
 
 Durgin .William W 
 
 May 9, I.S65 
 
 
 April, 1S65 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 anil exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to .Springfield, 111. 
 
 i.st ScrKl. Co. !■■, loth \'. R. C. 
 
 
 Durham, James R. . 
 
 Mar. 6, iSgo 
 
 WincUesti r. \'a . . 
 
 June 14, i.Sd;, 
 
 I,ed his coniinand over the 
 stone wall, where he was 
 wounded. 
 
 2(1 I, lent. Co. K, 1 2th \V. Va. Inf. 
 
 Durham, John S 
 
 Sergt., Co. I', 1st Wis. Inf. 
 
 Nov. 20, 1896 
 
 I'erryville, Ky .... 
 
 Oct. .S, I,Sf)2 
 
 .Seized the flat; of his regiment 
 when the color sergeant was 
 shot, and ailvanced with the 
 flag, midway between the 
 lines, amid a .shower of shot, 
 .shell, and bullets, until 
 .stopped by his commanding 
 oflicer. 
 
 Durkee, Joseph E 
 
 ]Ma\- 9 iS6=^ 
 
 
 .\]>ril, iSh5 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 (*) 
 
 isl I.it'Ut. Co. K, 7th \. R. C. 
 Dyer, Charles H 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Ml-. Inf. 
 
 
 
 Dyer, William 
 
 Jan. 24, 1H65 
 
 
 
 (*) 
 
 I'riv., Co. C. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 
 
 Eastman, Frank 
 
 I'riv., Co. n, 27th .Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 
 
 (*) 
 
 Eaton, Walter 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 
 
 (*) 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27th aie. Inf. 
 
 
 
 Eckes, John N 
 
 I'riv., Co. IC, 47th ( )hio Inf. 
 
 July 21, 1S41 
 
 \'ii.-ksltur,L;. Miss. . , 
 
 May 22, 1S6;, 
 
 C.allantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer storm i ng party . " 
 
 Eddy, Samuel E 
 
 I'riv.. Co. I), 37tli .Mass. Inf. 
 
 Edgerly, George W 
 
 ,Se])t. 10, i.Sy7 
 J.m. 24, iS6,=i 
 
 .Sailors Creek, Va . . 
 
 .\])r. (1, 1.S65 
 
 .S.ived the life of the adjutant 
 of his re.giment by volun- 
 tarily going beyond the line 
 and there killing one of the 
 enemy then in the act of fir- 
 ing u])on the woundeil offi- 
 cer. \\'as as.saileil by several 
 of the enemy, run through 
 the body with a bayonet and 
 jaiHied to the ground, but 
 while .so .situated he shot 
 and killed his a.ssailant. 
 
 I'riv., Co. C. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 
 
 Edgerly, Samuel H 
 
 Jan. 24, i,S65 
 
 
 
 (*) 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1', 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 
 
 Edwards, David 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 146th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 27, 1S65 
 
 I'ive Forks, Va. . . . 
 
 .\l>r. 1, 1.S65 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Edwards, George W 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 
 
 {*) 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 
 
 * See note uii ]».iv;<-" 133. 
 
44 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and or.uani/.ation. ' Date of issue. 
 
 Edwards, John R 
 
 1st Serjjt. Co. !•■., "Hi \'. K. C. 
 
 May 9, 1S65 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 April, 1S65 
 
 Edwards, William D Dec. 2, iSyS ^ Bi.i; Ilok-, INlont. . . .Vu,!^. 9, 1S77 
 
 jst Sertjt. Co. l'> 7tli U. S. Inf. 
 Eldridge, Edward W Jan. 24, 1.S65 1 ; 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27II1 iSle. Inf. I 
 
 Eldridge, George H 
 
 Serijl., Co. C, hill V. S. Cav. 
 
 Aui;. 25, I.S7C1 
 Jan. 24. 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Wichita Rivei, Tex. July 12, 1S71 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of tlie escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to .Springfield, 111. 
 
 Bravery in action. 
 
 {*) 
 Callanlrv in action. 
 
 Eldridge, Philander 
 
 Priv., Co. C. 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Eldridge, 'William H 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 EUiott, Alexander Apr. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Script., Co. A, 1st I'a. Cav. 
 
 Elliott, Isaac Jan. 24, 1.S65 '. 
 
 Priv., Co. A. 27tU Me. Inf. 
 Elliott, Russell C : Nov. 20, i.Sy6 Natchitoches, La . /' Apr. 19, 1.H64 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. B, 3d Mass. Cav 
 
 P a i n e s Cross 
 Roads, Va. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Apr. 5, 1.S65 Cajjture of flag. 
 i (*) 
 
 Elliott, William L I Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. I', 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Ellis, Horace r)ec. 1, 1.S64 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 7th Wis. Inf. 
 
 Ellis, William ! Mar. 8, i,S65 
 
 1st Ser^t. Co. K, 3d Wis. Cav. ' 
 
 Weldoii Railroad , 
 Va. 
 
 Dardanelles, Ark . 
 
 .Auj^. 21, 1S64 
 Jan. 14, 1S65 
 
 Ellsworth, Thomas F Nov. i.S, 1.S95 Honey Hill, S. C. . Nov. 30, 1H64 
 
 Capt. Co. B, 35II1 .Ala.s.s. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 12, 1875 i Winter of 
 
 1872-73 
 
 Elsatsoosu 
 
 Corp., Indian Scouts. 
 
 Elson, James M Sept. 12, 1891 ' \'icksburir. Miss . .' May 22, 1.S63 
 
 Serjft., Co. C, ylh Iowa Inf. 
 
 Elwood, Edwin L 
 
 Priv., Co. (V, .Sth r. S. Cav. 
 
 Embler, Andrew H 
 
 Capt. Co. 1), 59th N. V. Inf. 
 
 Emerson, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Emery, Franklin 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27111 Me. Inf. 
 
 Emery, Isaac M 
 
 Ser,t;t.. Co. 1, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Emery, John F 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Emery, John H 
 
 Mus.,Co. E, 27lh Me. Inf. 
 
 Feb. 14, 1870 
 Oct. ly, 1893 
 
 Chiricahua Moun- 
 tains, .Ariz. 
 
 Boydton Plank Oct 
 Road, ^■a. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1863 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 ' 
 
 Jan. 2-), 1865 
 
 Oct. 20, 1S69 
 1864 
 
 Seeing a Confederate officer in 
 advance of his conitnaiid, 
 charged on him alone and 
 unaided and captured him. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag of i6tli Missis- 
 sippi (C. vS. A.). 
 
 Remained at his post after re- 
 ceiving three wounds, and 
 only retired, by his com- 
 manding officer's order, after 
 being wounded the fourth 
 time. 
 
 ITuder a heavy fire, carried his 
 wounded commanding offi- 
 cer from the field. 
 
 Gallantry in campaigns and 
 actions with Indians. 
 
 Was shot down at the head of 
 troops while carrying the 
 colors, which he attempted 
 to plant on the enemy's 
 works. 
 
 Gallantrv in action. 
 
 Charged at the head of two 
 regiments, which drove the 
 eneiny's main body, gained 
 the crest of the hill near the 
 Burgess house and forced a 
 barricade on the Boydton 
 road. 
 
 (*) 
 
 * Sec note on pa^e 133. 
 
IMKDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 45 
 
 NaiiK', rank, and iirsjanization. Date of issue. 
 
 Emery, William R 
 
 I'riv., Co. ]•;, J7tli Mr. Inf. 
 
 Emmons, D. Taylor 
 
 Priv., Co. I, jylli Me, Inf. 
 
 Emmons, George . . , . 
 
 I'ri\., Co. I, 27U1 .Me. Inf. 
 
 Emmons, George W 
 
 I'riv., Co. I, 27tli .Me. Inf. 
 
 Emmons, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. I, 2-II1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Emmons, John G 
 
 I'riv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Emmons, Joseph R 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27tli Me, Inf. 
 
 Enderlin, Richard 
 
 JIus., Co. I!, 7;,d Ohio Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Engle, James E 
 
 Sergt., Co. I, 97lh Pa. Inf. 
 
 English, Edmund 
 
 1st .Sergt. Co. C, 2(1 X. J. Inf. 
 
 Ennis, Charles I) 
 
 I'riv., Co. O, isl R. I. I,. .\. 
 
 Estes, Lewellyn G 
 
 Capt. anil .\. .\. ('.en. Vols. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 24, i.S6=i 
 Jan. 24, i.S6,s 
 
 Jan. 24, 1N65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S63 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 I 
 
 Sept. ir, i.Sy7 ( "rellysliurL;, I'a. . . . Julv 1-3,1^63 
 
 Orounil of aw.iril. 
 
 Dec. 17, iSyA I'.ernuiila Ilunclred, Mav iS, 1,^64 
 Va. 
 
 I'Vb. 13, i.Syl 
 
 June 2S, i,S92 
 
 Wildernt-ss, \':\ . 
 
 May f>, 1S64 
 
 Petersliurg, \';\ ... .\pi. 2, 1.S65 
 
 Ethridge, Stephe n L 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27111 Me. Inf. 
 
 Evans, Corren D 
 
 I'riv., Co. .\,;,cl Ind. Cav. 
 
 Evans, Ira H 
 
 Capt. Co. B, I i6tli r. S. C.T. 
 
 Aug. 2S, iSi)4 Mint River, C.-i 
 
 Jan. 24, [.S65 
 
 ,\ug. y\ 1S64 
 
 .\pr. 24, iSfi5 I .Sail. irsC reek, \'a. ,' .\])r. (1, iSh^ 
 
 i\Iar. 24, iSy2 Il.itehers Kuii,\'a.| .\]ir. 2, 1N65 
 
 Evans, James R 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 62d N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Evans, Thomas 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 54tU Pa. Inf. 
 
 Evans, William 
 
 I'riv., Co. !•;, 7th I'. .S. Inf. 
 
 Everson, Adelbert 
 
 I'riv., Co. I), iS.sth X. Y, Inf. 
 
 E wing, John C 
 
 I'riv., Co. !■:, 21 1th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Factor, Pompey 
 
 Priv., Indian Scouts. 
 
 Feb. 25, i.Sc)^ 
 
 Oet. 26, 1.S64 
 
 Dec. 2, i.S7f, 
 
 .\])r. 27, iS6s 
 
 (^) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 {*) 
 
 \'(iliintarily took a ride and 
 served as a soldier in the 
 ranks during the fir.st and 
 seeonil days of the battle. 
 Xoluiitaril)', and at his own 
 iiiiniiiieiit ])eril, went intf) 
 the enenu-'s lines at night 
 and, under a sharp fire, res- 
 cue<l a wounded comrade. 
 
 Responded to a call for volun- 
 teers to carry aiiiniuiiition to 
 the regiment on the picket 
 line, and under a heavy fire 
 from the enemy assisted in 
 carrying a T)ox of aininuni- 
 tioii to the front and re- 
 tnained to distribute the 
 same. 
 
 During a rout and while un- 
 der orders to retreat, seized 
 the colors, rallied the nieu, 
 and ilrove the enenivback. 
 
 Turned captured guns ii]ioii 
 the enemy. 
 
 \'oluiitarily lecl troops in 
 a charge over a burning 
 bridge. 
 
 Cajiture of Hag of 26tli Vir- 
 ginia Infantry (C. .S. A. ). 
 
 N'oluntarily jiassed out be- 
 tween tile lines, under a 
 lu'avy fire from the enemy, 
 to obtain iiifiiniiation. 
 
 WiUlerness, \'a. 
 
 Piedmont. \'a June 5, 1.S64 
 
 Hig Horn, Moiil , . . July y, I.S76 
 
 May 5, US64 I .Saved the regimental fiag. 
 
 I'ive Forks, \'.a \pr. 1. iSfi^ 
 
 Mav 15, iSfi.s Petersburg, \'a .... .\]ir. 2, i.S6s 
 
 I 
 
 May 2.S, 1.S75 Pecos River, Tex. . .\pr. 2.S, 1^75 
 * See note on ]);igf 133. 
 
 Capture of flag of .|5tli Vir- 
 ginia (C. S. A. I. 
 
 Carried di-spatches to I'.riga- 
 dier General Crook through 
 a country occupieil l)y 
 Sioux. 
 
 Cajiture of llag. 
 Capture of flag. 
 ( "lallaulrv in action. 
 
46 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, iiiKlorjjani'aticni. 
 
 Fairfield, Lendol N 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Falconer, John A 
 
 Corp.. Co. A. 17th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Falcott, Henry 
 
 Sert;t., Co. ],. 8th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Fall, Henry R 
 
 Sers,n.,Co. 1), 27th ]\Il'. Inf. 
 
 Fall, Howard S 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1), 27tli :SIe. Inf. 
 
 Fall, Isaac P 
 
 Capt. Co. B, 27lh Me. Inf. 
 
 Fallon, Thomas T 
 
 Priv., Co. K. ,^7lh 111. Inf. 
 
 Falls, Benjamin F 
 
 C>ilor ,Sergt.,Co. A, igth Mass, 
 Inf. 
 
 Fanning, Nicholas 
 
 I'riv., Co. 15, 4th Iowa Cav. 
 
 Farren, Daniel 
 
 I'riv.. Co. n, .Sth r. S. Cav. 
 
 Fasnacht, Charles H 
 
 Serjft., Co. A, 99th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Fassett, John B 
 
 Capt. Co. P, 2y\ Pa. Inf. 
 
 Favour, Horace H 
 
 I'riv.. Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Feaster, Mosheim 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 7th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Fegan, James 
 
 Sergt.,Co. II,3(IU. S. Inf. 
 
 Fenderson, Charles W 
 
 Priv., Co. \, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Ferguson, George A 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Fernald, Albert E 
 
 1st Lieut Co. V. 20th .Me. Inf 
 
 Fernald, Alonzo 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 27th Me. luf. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 July 27, 1896 
 
 July 24, J 869 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, i86,s 
 
 Feb. 13, i8qi 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 I'ort .Sanders, 
 Knoi\'ville,Tenn. 
 
 Arizona 
 
 WillianLsburg, Va 
 P'air Oaks, Va. . . . 
 
 P.ii; Shanty, Ca. 
 Dec. I, 1864 Gettysburg, Pa. 
 
 June 17, 1S65 Selnia, Ala 
 
 July 24 
 
 Apr. 2, 
 Dec. 29, 
 Jan. 24, 
 June 23, 
 Oct. 19, 
 
 1869 
 1.878 
 1894 
 1 .S65 
 1 89 1 
 1878 
 
 Jan. 
 
 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 
 
 24. 1865 
 
 Apr. 
 
 27. 1865 
 
 Jan. 
 
 24, 1S65 
 
 .\iizona 
 
 Sjiottsylvania, Va 
 Getty.sburg, Pa. . . 
 
 Date. 
 
 Nov. 20, 1863 
 
 Aug. to Oct. , 
 1868. 
 
 \\'ounfled Knee 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 May 5, 1.862 
 
 May V>-V. 
 1862." 
 
 June 14-15, 
 1S64. 
 
 July 3, 1863 
 
 Apr. 2, 1865 
 
 Aug. to Oct., 
 i'S6S. 
 
 May 12, 1S64 
 July 2, 1863 
 
 Dec. 29. i8go 
 
 Plum Creek, Kans. Mar. 
 
 1.868 
 
 Five P'orks, Va . 
 
 Apr. I, 1865 
 
 Ground of a' 
 
 Conducted the " burning par- 
 ty " 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 sharj)- 
 shooters, thus insuring ,suc- 
 ce.ss to a hazardous enter- 
 prise. 
 
 Bravery in .scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Assisted in driving rebel .skir- 
 mishers to their main line. 
 
 Participated in action, though 
 excused from dut}- because 
 of disability. 
 
 In a charge with his company, 
 was the first man on the 
 enemy's works. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Capture of silk Confederate 
 States flag and two staff 
 officers. 
 
 Bravery in scouts and iictions 
 with Indians. 
 
 Capture of flag of 2d Louisiana 
 Tigers (C.S. A.). 
 
 Recaptured guns which had 
 been taken by the enemy. 
 
 (-X-) 
 
 Extraordinary gallantry. 
 
 While in charge of a powder 
 train en route from Fort Har- 
 ker to Fort Dodge, Kans., 
 was attacked by a party of 
 desperadoes who attempted 
 to rescue a deserter in his 
 charge and to fire the train. 
 Sergeant Fegan, single- 
 handed, repelled the attack- 
 ing party, wounding two of 
 them, and brought his train 
 through in safety-. 
 
 (*.) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 ''Stc nott; ou page 133. 
 
MKDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 47 
 
 Action. 
 
 Xaiiif, rant, ami ori/anizalion. Date "f issia-. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1X65 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 F"ernald, Benjamin 
 
 Vnx.. Co. C. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Fernald, Simon 
 
 l'ri\..Ci>. O, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Fernald, Stephen 
 
 Priv..Co. K. 27th >le. Inf. 
 
 Ferrari, George Nov. 23, 1.S69 
 
 Cor])., Co. D, Sth I'. .S. Cav. 
 
 Ferris, Eugene W Oct. 16, 1S97 
 
 1st I.ieut. and .\djt. 50th Mas.s. 
 Inf. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Red Creei, .\riz. 
 
 Berrvville, V;i . 
 
 Fesq, Frank Apr. 24, 1.S65 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 40th X. J. Inf. ' 
 
 Fichter, Hermann Xov. i ^ 1871 
 
 Priv.,Co, F, ,vl I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Fisher, John H Se]it. 2, iSq^ 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. B, 55th III. Inf. 
 
 Fisher, Joseph Jan. 16, 1.S94 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 6ist Pa. Inf. 
 
 Fitzgerald, David 
 
 Priv..Co. D, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Flanagan, Augustine 
 
 vSergt., Co. A, 55th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Petersburg, \'a . . . 
 
 Whetstone Moun- 
 tains, .\riz. 
 
 \'icksl)urg, Jliss. . 
 Petersburg, Va . . . 
 
 .May 5, 1.S71 
 May 22, 1.S6;, 
 .\]ir. 2, 1S65 
 
 Flanders, Daniel C 
 
 Priv., Co. C. 27II1 yiv. Inf. 
 
 Flanders, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27tli Mc. Inf. 
 
 Flannigan, James ,Se])t. 1 1 , 1897 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 2d Minn. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, I.S65 
 Apr. 6, i.S6,s 
 
 Jan. 24, I.S65 
 J:in. 24, 1S65 
 
 Chapin's b'arni, .Sept. 29, 18(14 
 near Ricliniond, 
 Va. 
 
 Xolensville, Tenn, I'eb. i.S, 1863 
 
 Fleetwood, Christian A 
 
 vSergt. .Maj. 4th U. S. C. T. 
 
 .■\pr. 6, 1865 
 
 Cha]iin's Farm, 
 near Richmond, 
 Va. 
 
 Flood, Ebenezer T : Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27tU ;\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, i.86,s 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Dec. I, 1864 
 
 Floyd, Daniel 
 
 Priv., Co. .\, 27th .Ale. Inf. 
 
 Fly, Stephen S 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Flynn, Christopher 
 
 Cor])., Co. K, 14th Conn. Inf 
 
 Flynn, James E June 19, 1S94 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, 6th Mo. Inf. 
 
 Foley, John H 
 
 ■ Sergt. , Co. B, 3d U. S. Cav. 
 
 ,Sc]it. 23, 1869 Gallantry in action. 
 
 .•\pr. r, 186,'S -\cconi])auie<l only by an or- 
 <lerly, outside the lines of 
 the .Vrmy, he gallantly re- 
 sisted an attack of five of 
 Mosby's cavalry, mortally 
 wounded the leader of the 
 IMrty, seized his horse and 
 ]">istols, wounded three more, 
 and, though wounded him- 
 self, escaped. 
 
 .\]ir. 2, 1865 Ca])lure of flag of i8th North 
 Carolina ( c! S. A.). 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " vol unteer .storming jiarty . " 
 
 Carried the colors 50 yards in 
 advance of his regiment, 
 and after being ])ainfullv 
 wounded, attem])ted to crawl 
 into the enemy's works. 
 
 Charged the enemy's works; 
 rushed forward with the 
 colors and called ujjon the 
 men to follow him; was 
 severely wounded. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Was one of a detaclnnent of 
 sixteen men who heroically 
 defended a wagon train 
 .against the attack of 125 
 cavalry, re])ulsed the attack , 
 and .saved the train. 
 
 Seized the colors, after two 
 color bearers had been .shot 
 down, and bore them nobly 
 through the fight. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Sept. 29, 1864 
 
 July 3, 1863 Cajilure of ll.ig of 521I North 
 i Carolina I C. S. .\. 1. 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa. . . . 
 Vicksburg, Miss. . . 
 May 22, 1872 ' Loujie I'ork. Pl.itte j Apr. 26, 1872 j Gallantry in action 
 
 May 22, 1863 . Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ■volunteer storming i)artv. " 
 
 River, Nebr. 
 
 1 
 
 * See note on pa.tce 133. 
 
4S 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Pate of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Follett, Joseph L 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. G, ist Mo. h. A. 
 
 Folly, William H 
 
 Priv., Co. II. Hth U.S. Cav. 
 
 Foran, Nicholas 
 
 Priv. , Co. L, Sth U. vS. Cav. 
 
 Force, Manning F 
 
 Brig. Gen., U. S. Vols. 
 
 Sept. 19, 1S90 
 
 July 24. i.S6q Arizona . - . 
 
 Jidy 24, i.S6g [ Arizona ... 
 
 I 
 Mar. 31, 1S92 .\tlanta, Ga 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ford, Alvin A 
 
 Priv.. Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Ford, George V^ 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. E, SHtli N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Forehand, Lloyd D Mav 9, 1^65 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. I, iSth V. R. C. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 .\pr. 24, 1.S65 Sailors Creek, \'a. 
 
 Aug. to Oct.. 
 lS6cS. 
 
 Aug. to Get. , 
 l86<S. 
 
 July 22, 1S64 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Gallant and brave conduct and 
 general military bearing 
 during the war. (Com- 
 mended by General Sheri- 
 dan. ) 
 
 Bravery in .scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 Bravery in scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 Charged upon the enemy's 
 works and, after their cap- 
 ture, defended his position 
 again.st a.ssaults of the ene- 
 my' until he was severely 
 wounded. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Forman, Alexander A 
 
 Corp., Co. E, 7th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Aug. 17, T.S95 
 
 Forsyth, Thomas M July 14, 1S91 
 
 i.st vSergt. Co. M, 4th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Foss, Edward L Jan. 24. 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. 1", 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Foss, Enos L Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Mus.,Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. I 
 
 1 
 Foss, James L I Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Foss, Robert | Jan. 24. 1.S65 
 
 Coq)., Co. .\. 27th Me. Inf.. 
 
 Foss, William A Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Corp.. Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Foster, Charles H Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Foster, John B Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Foster, William Nov. 10, 1S72 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, 4th f. S. Cav. 
 
 Font, Frederick W Nov. 2, 1.S96 
 
 1st Lieut. 1,5th P.atfv Ind. L. A 
 
 Fowler, Edward S 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S6.S 
 
 A])r. 6, I.S65 Captiu'e of flag. 
 
 I'air Oaks. Va . 
 
 April, 1865 
 
 Mav 31, 1862 
 
 Powder River, Nov. 2=;, 1876 
 Wyo. I 
 
 Red River, Te.x. 
 
 Near Harpers Fer- 
 rv, W. Va. 
 
 Sept. 29, 1872 
 Sept. 15, 1862 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplar)' conduct as 
 one of the e.scort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 .\Ithough wounded, he con- 
 tinued fighting until, faint- 
 ing from loss of blood, he 
 was carried off the field. 
 
 Though dangcrousl}' wound- 
 ed, he maintained hisground 
 with a .small party against ;i 
 largely superior force, after 
 his commanding officer had 
 been shot down during a 
 sudden attack, and rescued 
 that officer and a comrade 
 from the enemy. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantr\- in action: 
 
 Vohmtarily gathered the men 
 of the batter}- together, re- 
 manned the guns, which had 
 been ordered abandoned by 
 an officer, opened fire and 
 kept up the .same on the 
 enemy until after the sur- 
 render. 
 
 (-"-) 
 
 * Sio note on page 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 49 
 
 Name, rank, and ori^anizatinn. | Date of issue. 
 
 Fowler, Frank 
 
 I'riv., Co. .\, 27tli :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Fox, Henry M 
 
 Sergt., Co. H, 5th .Mii-li. Cav. 
 
 Fox, \A^illiam R 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 9,sth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Foye, Isaac M 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27U1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Frantz, Joseph 
 
 Priv., Co. E, S;,d Ind. Inf. 
 
 Fraser, William W 
 
 Priv., Co. 1,97th 111. Inf. 
 
 Freeman, Archibald 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 1 2.1th X. Y. Inf. 
 
 Freeman, Kenry B 
 
 1st Lieut., i.Sth U. tj. Inf. 
 
 Freeman, John W 
 
 Corp., Co. I), 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Freeraeyer, Christopher 
 
 Priv., Co. I). 5th T. S. Inf. 
 
 French, Samuel S 
 
 Pri\'., Co. E, 7th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Frey, Franz 
 
 Corp., Co. H, ;,7th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Frick, Jacob G 
 
 Col. 129th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Frisbee, Josiah P 
 
 Priv., Co.G, 27th -Me. Inf. 
 
 Frizzell, Henry F 
 
 Corji., Co. I!, 6tli Mo. Inf. 
 
 Frost, Harrison T 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Frost, Hugh A 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Fuger, Frederick 
 
 Sergt., Battery .\, 4th U. S. Art 
 
 Action. 
 Place. Date. 
 
 Grouiiil of award. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Sept. 27, ].S64 I Winchester, Va . . . Sept. 19, 1.^64 1 Capture of flag 
 
 Mar. 2.S, 1S79 Petersburg, \'a ... .\pr. 2, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 2.|, 1.S6S 
 
 Aug. i;,. 1.S94 X'icksliurg, .Miss. .. May 22, 1,S6;, 
 
 Oct. 24, 1.S95 \'icksl)urg. Miss. . .| May 22, l.S6,^ 
 
 Dee. I, 1N64 Sl>ottsyl\ania,\'a. . May 12, 1.S64 
 
 I'eb. 17,1894 Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31,1862 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Bravely a.ssisled in the cap- 
 ture of <ine of the eneniv's 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer .storming party. ' ' 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer storming party . " 
 
 Capture of flag of 17th Louis- 
 iana (C. S. .\. I. 
 
 Voluntarily went to Die front 
 ami picked up and carried 
 to a place of safely, under a 
 heavy fire from the eneni}-, 
 an acting field officer who 
 had been wounded and was 
 about to fall into the ene- 
 niv's hands. 
 
 Ajfr. 27, 1877 Cedar Creek, etc. 
 
 Oct. 24, 1S95 
 
 Mout. 
 
 I'air Oaks, Xu . 
 
 .■\ug. 14, 1.894 Vicksburg, Miss. . - 
 b'rederickshurtj.Va. 
 
 June 7. I'^^g^l 
 
 Chaucellorsv ille, 
 Va. 
 
 Oct. 21, 1876, (lallantry in actions 
 to Jan. 8, 
 1.S77. 
 
 Jlay 31, 1862 
 
 May 22. 1,86;, 
 Dec. i;„ 1862 
 
 Mav ;„ 186;, 
 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 Julv v\ 1894 \'ickslnirg. Miss. . .', Jhiv 22, 1.86^ 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 I 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 I 
 
 .\ug. 24. 1,897 Gettysburg, Pa. . . ., July .,, 1863 
 
 Fuller, Edwin 
 
 Corp., Co. I", 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Fullerton, David B 
 
 Capt. Co. D, 27th Me. Ii..'. 
 
 7156 4 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Continued fighting, although 
 wounded, until lie fainted 
 from loss of blotxl. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ' volunteer storming partw ' ' 
 
 Seized the colors and led the 
 command through a terri- 
 lile fire of cannon and mus- 
 ketry. 
 
 In aban<l-to-liand fi.ght. recap- 
 tured the colors of his regi- 
 ment. 
 
 I*) 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party. " 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 .\11 the officers of liis battery 
 having been killed or 
 wounded, and five of its 
 guns disabled in Pickett's 
 as,sault, he .succeeded to the 
 command, ami fought the 
 remaining gun with most 
 distinguished gallantry un- 
 til the battery was ordered 
 withdrawn. 
 
 
 ♦ Set note on page 133. 
 
5" 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, anil ors^anization. 
 
 Funk, West 
 
 Serirt. Maj. I2i,st Pa. Inf. 
 
 Furman, Chester S 
 
 Corp., Co. A, 6th Pa. Res. 
 
 Date of i.ssiie. 
 
 Oct. 15, 1872 
 Auk. 3. I«97 
 
 Gage, Richard J 
 
 Priv., Cu. II, io4lh 111. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Appomattox Court 
 House, \'a. 
 
 Gettvsburt;, Pa. . . . 
 
 Date. 
 
 Oct. 30, lyyy lUk River, Tenn. 
 
 Gallagher, Edward H Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Gallison, Greenleaf W Jan. 24, 1X65 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Galloway, George N 1 Oct. 24, 1895 
 
 Priv., Cu. C, 95lh Pa. Inf. 
 
 Galloway, John Oct. 30, 1897 
 
 Connn'y Sergt. Stli Pa. Cav. 
 
 Gardiner, Asa B vSept. 23, 1872 
 
 Capt. Co. I, 22(1 N. Y. S. M. j 
 
 Gardiner, James Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 36th U. S. C. T. 
 
 AIsop's Farm, Va. 
 Farmville, Va. . . . 
 
 Apr. 9, 1865 
 July 2, 1863 
 
 July 2, 1863 
 
 Chapi n's p'arm, 
 near Richmond, 
 Va. 
 
 Gardiner, Peter W [ Nov. 16, 1876 iSappa Creek, Kans 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 6tli r. vS. Cav. ' ' 
 
 Gardner. Charles Julv 24, 1.S69 Arizona 
 
 Priv., Co. P., 8th U. S. Cav. ' [ 
 
 Gardner, Charles N 
 
 Priv., Co. Iv, 32(1 Mass. Inf. 
 
 Gardner, Robert I May 12, 1865 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, 34th Ma,ss. Inf. : 
 
 Garland, Albra I Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Garland, Charles E Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27lh .Me. Inf. 
 
 May 8, 1S64 
 
 Apr. 7, 1865 
 
 Sept. 29, 1.864 
 
 Apr. 23, 1875 
 
 Grountl of award. 
 
 Capture of flag of 46tli Vir- 
 ginia Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 Was one of six volunteers who 
 charged upon a log hou.se 
 near the Devil's Den, where 
 a squad of the enemy's. sharp- 
 shooters were sheltered, and 
 compelled their surrender. 
 
 \"oluntarily joined a small 
 party that, under a hea\'v 
 fire, captured a stockade 
 and saved the bridge. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Voluntarih- held an impor- 
 tant position under heavy 
 fire. 
 
 His re.giment being surprised 
 and near!}' 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. 
 
 Distinguished .services per- 
 formed during the civil war. 
 
 Rushed in advance of his bri- 
 gade, .shot a rebel officer who 
 was on the parapet, and then 
 ran him through with his 
 bayonet. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Apr. 27, 1.S65 Five I-'orks, Va. 
 
 Appomattox cam- 
 paign, Va. 
 
 Garland, Harry 
 
 Corp., Co. L, 2d U. S. Cav. 
 
 Garland, John 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Garlington, Ernest A 
 
 1st Lieut., 7th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Garrett, 'William 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, 41st Ohio Inf. 
 
 Garvin. Paul W 
 
 Corp., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Aug. to Oct., : Bravery in actions and .scouts 
 i'S68. 1 against Indians. 
 
 Apr. I, 1865 Capture of fia.g. 
 
 Gallant conduct in battle. 
 (*) 
 
 Mar. 29 to 
 Apr. 9, 1865. 
 
 F'eb. 2.S, 1S7.S 
 
 Little Jluddv 
 Creek, Mont. 
 
 ] Camas Meadows, 
 li Idalio. 
 
 Mav 
 
 Aug. 
 
 7. 1877 
 20, 1877 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Sept. 26, 1893 
 Feb. 22, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Dec. 29, i8go 
 
 Wounded Knee 
 
 Creek, S. Dak. | [ 
 
 Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 16,1864 Capture of flag 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in action with hos- 
 tile Sioux. 
 
 Having been wounded in the 
 hip so as to be unable to 
 .stand, he still continued to 
 direct the men under his 
 charge until the enemy 
 withdrew. 
 
 (*) 
 Distinguished gallantry. 
 
 (*) 
 
 ♦ See note- on paj^e 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 51 
 
 \:iiiu', rank, and iirL;anization. Date of issue. 
 
 Gaivin, Samuel H i Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Sergl., Co. H, 27th Wi-. Inf. 
 
 Gasson, Richard ' .\]ir. (S, r.S65 
 
 Serst.,Co. K, 47tli N. V. Inf. I 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 (■.round cpf awanl. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Gates, George 
 
 Bugk-r, Co. F, Slh U. vS. Cav. 
 
 Gaunt, John C 
 
 Priv., Co. G, in,)th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Gause, Isaac 
 
 Corp., Co. E, 2d Ohio Cav. 
 
 Gay, Thomas H 
 
 Priv., Co. B, Sth V. .S. Cav. 
 
 Chapin's Karni, ' ."^cpt. 29, 1.S64 
 near Richnidud, 
 Va. 
 
 Mar. V iSyci Picacliii .Mmnilaiii, Jum ;, iN6g 
 .\ri/. 
 
 Feb. 4, i.S6,s I F'ranklin, 'IVnfi ... Nov. .v. i^fi^ 
 vSe]il. 19, I,'S(-i4 Near I!erryvillL-,\a .Sept. 1;,, 1.S64 
 
 Julv 24, 1.S69 .\rizona -\ul;. to Oct. 
 
 i',S6.S. 
 
 Gaylord, Levi B | June 22, 1.S96 ^ F"orlStcdnian,\'a. . Mar. 25, 1.S65 
 
 Sergt., Co. .\, 29th Mas.s. Inf. 
 
 Geiger, George 
 
 Sergt., Co. H, 7th TI, ,S, Cav. 
 
 Oct. 5, 1.S7S 
 
 Little Bi.tj Iliirn June 2_s, [.S76 
 River, Mont. 
 
 Georgian, John | Feb. 14, 1.S70 Chiricahua Moun- Oct. 20, i.S6g 
 
 Priv., Co. G, .Sth I'. S. Cav. I , tains, .\riz. 
 
 Gerber, Frederick W Nov. S, i.S7i 
 
 .Sergt. Maj. Btln. U. .S. Engs. 
 
 Gere, Thomas P 
 
 i.st Lieut, and .\djl. ,sth Minn. 
 Inf. 
 
 Gerrish, Alfred J. W 
 
 Priv.. Co. D, 27th :Me. Inf. 
 
 Gerrish, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Gerrish, Noah W 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27II1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Gerry, Jotham H 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Geschwind, Nicholas 
 
 Ca])t. Co. F, I 16th 111. Inf. 
 
 Getchell, Albert F Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., C". E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Getchell, Emlus J Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Sergt., Co. F;, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Getchell, John M Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Capt. Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Getchell, Marcus M Jan. 24, i»S65 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27tli Me. Inf. ; 
 
 Getchell, Samuel M 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 F'eb. 22, iS6,=i Nashville, Tenn. . .; Dec. 16, 1.S64 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, KS65 
 Aug. 24, 1S94 ; X'icksbnrg, Mi.ss. . 
 
 May 22, i,S63 
 
 Gibbs, Wesley 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, 2d Conn. H. .\. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 .■\pr. 24, 1S65 
 
 PetersViurg, \'.i , , 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
 .\p. 
 
 I.S65 
 
 Fell dead while planting the 
 colons of his regiment on 
 the enemy's works. 
 
 Killed an Indian warrior and 
 captured his arms. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Capture of the colors of the 
 Mh .Soutli Carolina Infan- 
 try while engaged in a re- 
 connoissance along the 
 Berrv\-ille and Winchester 
 Pike. 
 
 Bravery in actions and scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 Voluntarily assisted in work- 
 ing an abandoned gun, while 
 exposed to a heavy fire, 
 until the enemy's advanc- 
 ing line was routed bv a 
 charge on its left flank. 
 
 With three comrades, during 
 the en tire engagement, cour- 
 ageously held a position that 
 secured water for the com- 
 mand. 
 
 Braver\- in actiim. 
 
 Distinguished gallantr}- in 
 many actions and in recog- 
 nition of long, faithful, anil 
 meritorious services cover- 
 ing a period of tliirtv-two 
 3'ears. 
 
 Capture of flag of 4th Missis- 
 sippi (C. S. A. ). 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of 
 the " volunteer storming 
 party." 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (") 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 Capture of (lag. 
 
52 
 
 MEDALvS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and orijanizalion. Date of issue. 
 
 Gifford, Benjamin 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, I2i,st N. V. Inl". 
 
 Gifford, David L 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 4th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Gilbert, Thomas 
 
 Pri\ ., iSth Indpt. liatlerv, N. V. 
 L. A. 
 
 Giles, Jesse 
 
 Cor]i., Co. IC, 27th Mc. Inf. 
 
 Gillespie, George L 
 
 Kstl^ienl., Corpsof Engs., I'.S.A 
 
 Apr. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 21, 1897 
 
 Gilligan, Edward L. 
 
 Ca])t. Co. !•;, SSth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Gilmore, John C 
 Maj. iblh N. V. Inf. 
 
 Gilpatrick, William 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, .!7lh Ml-. Inf. 
 
 Ginley, Patrick 
 
 I'riv., Co. G, 1st N. Y. L. A. 
 
 Gion, Joseph 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 74th N. V. Inf. 
 
 Given, John J 
 
 Corp., Co, K, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Glavinski, Albert 
 
 Blacksmith, Co. M, 3d U. vS. Cav 
 
 Glynn, Michael 
 
 Pnv.,Co. F, 5th U.S. Cav. 
 
 JUUL- 20, 1892 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Oct. 27, 1897 
 
 Apr. 30, 1S92 
 
 Oct. 10, 1.S92 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Oct. 31, i8gci 
 
 Nov. 21, i.S,84 
 
 Aug. 25, 1870 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va. . I Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Ashepoo River, 
 S.C. 
 
 Way 24, 1864 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Baton Rouge, l,.i . 
 
 Near Bcthcsda 
 Church, Ya. 
 
 Gctlvsbnrg.'Pa. 
 
 .Saleni Heights, \'a 
 
 Oct. II, I.S64 
 
 Mav 
 
 1864 
 
 July I, 1863 
 
 May 3, 1863 
 
 Reams .Station, \'a . .Vug. 25, 1.S64 
 
 Chanccllcusvi lU 
 Ya. 
 
 Wichita River, Tex. 
 
 Oct. 16, T877 Powder River, 
 Mont. 
 
 Dec. 4, 1874 
 
 Whet.stone Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
 May 2, 1863 
 
 July 
 
 1870 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Yolunteered as a menibtr of a 
 boat crew whicli went to 
 the rescue of a large num- 
 ber of Union soldiers on 
 board the stranded steam- 
 er Boston, and with great 
 gallantry as.si.sted in con- 
 veying them to .shore, bein.g 
 exposed during the entire 
 time to a heavy fire from a 
 Confederate battery. 
 
 Picked up several burning 
 .shells and put the fuse of 
 each into water, thereby 
 preventing their explosion 
 and con.sequeut loss of life. 
 
 Expo.se<l himself to great dan- 
 ger b}' voluntarily making 
 his way through the enemy's 
 lines to comnutnicate with 
 General Sheridan. While 
 rendering this service he was 
 captured, but escaped; again 
 came in contact with the 
 enemy, was again ordered 
 to .surrender, but e.scaped by 
 dashing away tinder fire. 
 
 .\ssisted in the capture of a 
 Confederate flag !)\- knock- 
 ing down the color sergeant. 
 
 Seized the colors of his regi- 
 ment and gallantly rallied 
 his men under a very severe 
 fire. 
 
 (*) 
 
 The command having been 
 driven from the work.s, he, 
 having been left alone be- 
 tween the oppo.sing lines, 
 crept back into the works, 
 put three charges of canis- 
 ter 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 
 conmiand, which recaptured 
 the works and guns. 
 
 Bravery wlien advancing on 
 the enemy's line under 
 heavy fire; lirought back 
 valuable information. 
 
 Bravery in action. 
 
 Mar. 17, 1876 tiallantry in action. 
 
 July 13,1872 ' Drove off, single handed, eight 
 I hostile Indians, killin.g and 
 I wounding five. 
 
MEDALS OF IIOXOR. 
 
 53 
 
 Action. 
 
 NaiiK-, rank, and orjianization. I Date of issue. 
 
 (.iround of award. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Hate. 
 
 Godfrey, Edward S. . . 
 Capt.. 7tli r. S. Cav. 
 
 Godley, Leonidas M 
 
 1st Scrgt. Co. v., 221I Iowa Inf. 
 
 Xov. 27, 1.S94 Bear Paw Moun- Sept. 31 1,187; 
 tains, Mont. 
 
 Am 
 
 1H97 Vickslmri;, Miss. . . May 22. 1S63 
 
 Led his coninianil into ac- 
 tion when he was severely 
 wounded. 
 
 Led his company in the as- 
 sault on the enemy's works 
 and gained the parapet, 
 there receiving three very se- 
 vere wounds. I le lay all day 
 in the sun, was taken pris- 
 oner, and had his le.g ampu- 
 tated without anieslhetics. 
 
 Goettel, Philip June 24, 1.S65 Lookout Moun- Xov. 24, i.S(i3 
 
 I'riv., Co. 15, i49thX. Y. Inf. tain, Tenn. 
 
 Goheen, Charles A Mar. 26, 1S65 Waynesboro, Va. . . Mar. 2, 1.S65 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. G, Sth X. V. Cav. 
 
 Golden, Patrick July 24, 1S69 .Arizona Aug. to Oct., 
 
 Sergt.. Co. H, Sth r. S. Cav. I ' 1S6.S. 
 
 Golden, Theodore W Dec. 21, i.Sg.s Little Big Horn. June 26, 1.S76 
 
 I'riv., Troop G, 7th U. S. Cav. Mont, 
 
 Capture of Hag. 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 .\ug. 9,1894 Vicksburg, Miss. . . May 22,1863 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24. 1S65 I 
 
 Goldsbery, Andrew E 
 
 Corp., Co. I-:. 127th 111. Inf. 
 
 Gooch, Charles W 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Gooch, Hiram T 
 
 I'riv., Co. I. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Gooch, John B Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 I'riv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Gooch, William H Jan. 24, 1S65 | 
 
 I'riv., Co. I. 27th Me. Inf. 
 Goodall, Francis H Dec. 1 |. 1S94 l''rederick.sburg,\'a. Dei 
 
 i.st Sergt. Co. ("7, 1 ith X. II. Inf. 
 
 Goodman, David 
 
 I'riv., Co. L, Sth T. S. Cav. 
 
 Goodman, William E 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. D, 147th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Mar. 3,1870 Lyry Creek, Ariz. . Oct. 
 
 J.-in. 11,1894 Chancellorsville, Mav 
 \'a. 
 
 Goodrich, Edwin May 14,1894 Xear Cedar Creek, X<iv. 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. D, 9lh X. Y. Cav. ' Va. 
 
 13, 1862 
 
 14, 1.S69 
 
 IS64 
 
 .May 9, 1S65 
 
 Goodrich, George E 
 
 isl Sergt. Co. .\, 12th \'. R. C. 
 
 Goodsoe, Herbert 1 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 I'riv., Co. O, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Goodwin, Alonzo Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. I", 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Goodwin, Charles A Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Corp.. Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Goodwin, Charles H Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 I'riv., Co. D. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Goodwin. Eben M Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. K. 27th ile. Inf. 
 
 Goodwin, Frank . . , Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. 1', 27th Me. Inf. 1 
 
 .April, lSf.5 
 
 Bravery in actions and scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 One of a party of volunteers 
 who, under a lieavy- lire 
 from the Indians, went for 
 and brought water to the 
 wounded. 
 
 Callantry in the charge of the 
 ■ volunteer storming party. " 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 {*) 
 
 Brought a wounded comrade 
 into the lines, under heavy 
 fire. 
 
 Bravery in .action. 
 
 Rescued the colors of the 
 107th Ohio A'olunteers from 
 the enemy. 
 
 While the command was fall- 
 i ng back, he returned, and in 
 the face of the enemy res- 
 cued a sergeant from under 
 his fallen horse. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 I*) 
 
 C) 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 * Sec note on pa^"' '.^3- 
 
54 
 
 MfiDALvS OI^ HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Goodwin, Henry J 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Goodwin, Ivory L 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Goodwin, James M 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Goodwin, James W 
 
 Wagoner, Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Goodwin, John M 
 
 Priv.,Co. H, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Goodwin, Joseph B 
 
 l'riv.,C.>. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Googins, William H 
 
 Priv., Co. ,\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Gordon, Charles S 
 
 Priv., Co. D. 27tli :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Gordon, George 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Gordon, Henry 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Gould, Charles G 
 
 Capt. Co. H, 5th Vt. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1X65 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 July 30. 1840 
 
 Gould, James H 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Gould, Newton T 
 
 Sergt., Co. (',, I 13th 111. Inf. 
 
 Gourand, George E 
 
 Capt. and A, I). C, U. S. Vol.s. 
 
 Gove, George A 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Gowell, Benjamin 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Sept. 6, 1894 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Vieksburg, Miss 
 
 .Aug. 12, 1893 Honey Hill, S. C . 
 
 Gowen, Walter A 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me-. Inf. 
 
 Gowen, William B 
 
 Corp., Co. H. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Grace, Hiram M 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Grace, Peter 
 
 Sergt.. Co. C, 83d Pa. Inf. 
 
 Graffam, Joseph 
 
 Sergt., Co. .^, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Graffam, Joseph 
 
 l>riv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Graffam, William 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Graham, Thomas N 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. G, isth Ind. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Dec. 27, 1894 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, [.865 
 Feb. 15, 1897 
 
 Petersburg, \'a. . . .Xjjr. .?, 1865 
 
 May 22, 1863 
 Nov. 3<i, 1.S64 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Wililerness, Va . . . May 5, 1.864 
 
 Mi.ssionary Ridge, Nov. 25, 1863 
 Tenn. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 (*) : y 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 (...) 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 (-X-) 
 
 {*) 
 
 .\inong the first to mount the 
 enemy's works in the a.s- 
 sault, 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. 
 
 Ciallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer .storming party . " 
 
 Rescued a woinided comrade 
 from within 30 3-ards of the 
 enemv-'s ranks. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Recaptured a soldier of his 
 regiment with two Confed- 
 erate guards. 
 
 (--■) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Seized the colors from the 
 color bearer, who had been 
 wounded, and, exposed to a 
 terrible fire, carried them 
 forward, jilanting them on 
 the enemy's breastworks. 
 
 * Sec note on pa^c 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 55 
 
 Name, rank, ami orj^aiiizatioii. | Date of issue. 
 
 Grant, Daniel W Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27th Mf. Inf. 
 
 Grant, Elijah M Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 27II1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Grant, Gabriel 
 
 Surg., U. S. Vols. 
 
 Grant, George 
 
 .Serjft., Co. K. i.Stk V. S. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 trrnunil of award. 
 
 Date. 
 
 July 21, 1S97 
 
 Mav 6, 1S71 
 
 I'iiSir Oaks, Va . . . . 
 
 Fort Phil. Kearnv 
 to Fort C. K. 
 Smith, Dak. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Grant, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Grant, Lewis A ; May 11, i.Sy.i .Salem Heights, \a. 
 
 Col. 5th Vt. Inf. 
 
 ...j (*) 
 
 ...j (*) 
 
 June I, 1.S62 Renio%'ed severely woutidert 
 oflicers and soldiers from 
 j the field while under a 
 1 heavy fire from the enemy, 
 1 exposing himself beyon<l 
 the call of duty, thus fur- 
 nishing an exanii)le of most 
 j distinguished gallantry. 
 
 Feb'y, 1867 ' liravery, energy, and perse- 
 [ verance, involving much 
 suffering and privation 
 through" attacks by hostile 
 Indians, deep snows, etc., 
 while voluntarily carrying 
 dispatches. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S6.S 
 
 Grant, Nicholas 
 
 Wagoner, Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Grant, Seth, jr ' Jan. 24, t::63 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Graul, William 
 
 Corp., Co. I, i88th Pa. Inf. 
 
 May ;„ 1S63 
 
 Gray, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. P., 5th ( )hio Inf. 
 
 •\pr. 6,1865 Fort Harrison, near 
 Riclunond, Va. 
 
 Mar. 12,1864 Piirt Republic, V,i. 
 
 Se])!. 29, 1S64 
 June 9, 1862 
 
 Gray, John 
 
 Sergt., Co. P., 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Gray, Robert A . 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 21st Conn. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 July I. V 1897 Drewrys liluiT.Va. Jlay lO, iS,,i 
 
 Gray, Sylvester 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 June 26, 1879 Florida Jlouiilains, 
 N. Mex. 
 
 Greaves, Clinton 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 9tli U. S. Cav. 
 Green, Francis C Sept. 6, 1869 Arizona 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, 8tli U. S. Cav. 
 
 Green, George 
 
 Corp., Co. II, nth Ohio Inf. 
 
 Greene, Oliver D 
 
 Maj. and A. .\. G., U. S. Army. 
 
 Jan. 12,1892 Mi.s.sionarv Rid.ge, 
 1 Teun, 
 
 Dec. 13, 1S93 -Vntietam, Md Sept. 17, 1862 
 
 Led his command over the 
 eneniv's works, and ca]i- 
 lured three battle flags; was 
 wounded in this attack. 
 
 (*) 
 
 I''irst to plant the colors of his 
 State on the fortifications. 
 
 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 
 
 While retreating with his 
 regiment, which hail been 
 repulsed, he voluntarily 
 returned, in face of the en- 
 emy's fire, to a former posi- 
 tion and rescued a wounded 
 officer of his company, wlici 
 was unable to walk. 
 
 lin ^1 1S77 Oallantrv in a haiid-lo-liand 
 fight. ■ 
 
 1.S68 anil 1S69 Bravery in actions. 
 
 Nov. 25, 1.S63 , Scaled the enemy's works 
 and, iuahand-to-hand fight, 
 captured a flag. 
 
 Formed the columns under 
 heavy fire, and put them 
 into position. 
 
 Greenleaf, Edgar 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Greenwalt, Abraham 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 104th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Greig, Theodore W 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. C, 61st N. V. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 ' 
 
 Feb. 4, 1865 Franklin, Teuii . . 
 
 I'eb. 111,1.887 .Vntietam, Md. .. . 
 
 * See noti- on page 133. 
 
 I'M 
 
 Nov v. 1864 ' Capture of corps heaiUiuarters 
 j flag (C. .S. A.). 
 
 Sept 17,1862 Daring braverv and capture of 
 nagof4th.\kdiania(C.S..\. ). 
 
56 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, anil organization. Date of issue. 
 
 Gresham, John C 
 
 1st l.ieut.. 7lh l^.S. Cav. 
 
 Gresser. Ignatz 
 
 Corp.. Co. 1), i2.Sth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Gribben, James H 
 
 Lieut., Co. C, 2.1 N. V. Cav. 
 
 Grimes, Edward P 
 
 Sergt., Co. I", 5th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Mar. 26, 1.S95 AVounded Knee 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 Dec. 12,1895 .-Xntielani, Mil. 
 
 Apr, 24,1865 Sailors Creek, Va. 
 Jan. 27, iSiSo ; Milk River, Colo . 
 
 Dec. 29, 1R90 
 Sept. T/, 1862 
 .\pr. 6, 1865 
 
 Grimshaw, Samuel 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 52d Ohio Inf. 
 
 Grindlay, James G. . . 
 
 Col. 146111 N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Apr, 5, 1894 Atlanta, Ga 
 
 Grube, George 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 158th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Guerin, Fitz W 
 
 Priv., Battery A, i.st Mo. L. .\. 
 
 ,\ug. 14, 1891 p'ive PVirks, Ya. 
 
 Apr. 6,1.865 Chapin's I" arm, 
 near Richmond, 
 Ya. 
 
 Crand C.nlf, Miss. 
 
 Sept. 29 to 
 Oct. 5, 1879. 
 
 Aug. 6, 1864 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Voluntarily led a party into 
 a ravine to dislodge Indians 
 concealed therein. 
 
 While exposed to the fire of 
 the enemy, carried from the 
 (ielil a wounded comrade. 
 
 1 2th \'ir- 
 
 . S. A. ). 
 
 Mar. 10, 1.S96 
 
 Guilford, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Guinn, Thomas 
 
 Priv., Co. 1), 47th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Gunther, Jacob 
 
 Corp., Co. p;, 8tli r. S. Cav. 
 
 Guptill, Daniel 
 
 Priv., Co. 1', 27th :\Ic. Inf. 
 
 Guptill, John A 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Gurney, Fred S 
 
 Sergt.. Co. .\. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Gwynne, Nathaniel 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 13th Ohio Cav 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Aug. 21, i8g.( \"ick.slnu-g. Miss 
 
 Sept. 6, 1869 ' .Xrizona 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 2), [865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. .",,1865 IVtcrsbuvg, \"a. 
 
 A])r. 1, 1865 
 Sept. 29, 1864 
 
 Apr. 2S-29, 
 1S63. 
 
 Hack, Lester G 
 
 S.rgl., Co. I'. 5tli \'t. Inf. 
 
 Haddoo, John 
 
 Corp., Co. B, 5th U. S. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 24, 1865 , Petersburg, Ya 
 
 .\pr. 27, 1877 Cedar Creek, etc. 
 Mont. 
 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
 CajHure of flag of 
 ginia Infantry ( C. 
 
 The command b;ing almost 
 out of ammunition and sur- 
 rounded on three sides by 
 the enemy, he voluntarily 
 brought up a supph' under 
 heavv fire at almost point 
 blank. 
 
 Savcil the lives of .some of his 
 comrades, besides greatly 
 imjieriling his own, by pick- 
 ing up and throwing away 
 a li.ghted shell, which hail 
 fallen in the midst of the 
 company. 
 
 The fir.st to enter the enemy'.s 
 works, where he captured 
 two flags. 
 
 Gallantry in advancing to the 
 ditch of the enemy's works. 
 
 With two comrades, volunta- 
 rily took position on board 
 the .steamer Clwcsciiian, in 
 charge of all the guns and 
 annnunition 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. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 • ■ volunteer .storming party. ' ' 
 
 iS6Sand 1869 Bravery in actions and scouts 
 again.st Indians. 
 
 I*) 
 (*) 
 i*) 
 
 When about entering upon the 
 charge, this soldier, tlien but 
 15 years old, was cautioned 
 not to go in, as he had not 
 been mustered. He indig- 
 nantly protested and partici- 
 pated in the charge, his left 
 arm being crushed by a 
 shell and amputated soon 
 afterwards. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Oct.. 1876, to Gallautrv in actions. 
 Jan. 8, 1,877. 
 
AIEDALS OK HONOR. 
 
 57 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Date of i.ssue. 
 
 (iroiind of awanl. 
 
 Hadley, Osgood T 
 
 Corp., Co. I', (Ah N. II. Vet. Inf. 
 
 Hadlock, Charles H 
 
 I'riw, Co. 1', -'7th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hageity, Asel 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 6ist N. Y. Inf. 
 
 July 27, i.Sg6 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Place. 
 
 Near I'etjrani 
 House, \'a. 
 
 I )ale 
 
 Sejil. V'. I •'^'14 
 
 .\s color bearer of his ref^inienl 
 lie <lefende<l Ins colors wilii 
 j^reat personal, t;allantry, anil 
 brought them safely out of 
 tile action. 
 
 I ■■• I 
 
 Haight, John H 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, 72d N. \". Inf. 
 
 .\pr. 24, iNh.T Sailors Creek, \'a . 
 
 i 
 Williainsliuru;, \ .1 
 
 .\]ty. '>. i.S()5 C:'.i)Uire of flai: 
 
 June H, I 
 
 .S.SS / 
 
 Haight, Sidney 
 
 Cor])., Co. K, 1st Mich. S. S. 
 
 Uristoe Station, \':i 
 Maii.'issas, \'a ... 
 July 31, iSy6 Petersburg, \a . 
 
 .Mav .s, lSf)2 
 
 .\ii;j. 
 
 T — 
 
 Au.n. 
 
 ^4 
 
 l.Sh 
 
 July 
 
 :■>"' 
 
 lSf>2 
 
 I.S64 
 
 Haley, Albert 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Haley, James C 
 
 I'riv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Haley, Thomas 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hall, Francis B 
 
 Chaplain i6th N. V. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 I 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 F'eb. 16, iSi)7 Salem Heights, \"a. May ."v I'^ft,^ 
 
 \'oluntarily carried a .severe- 
 ly wounded comrade off the 
 lielil in the face of a lari^e 
 force of the enemy; in doini;- 
 so was himself severely 
 wounded and taken pris- 
 oiR-r. 
 
 Went into the liK'il. allhouyh 
 .severely disabled. 
 
 \'(ihiiiteered to search the 
 woods for the wounded. 
 
 liisteadof retreatiii,;^, remained 
 in the captured works, re- 
 gardless of his personal safe- 
 tv and exposed to the firing, 
 which he boldly and delib- 
 erately returned until the 
 enemy was close upon him. 
 
 
 Hall, Freeman 
 
 .\sst. Surg. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hall, H. Seymour 
 
 2(1 Lieut. Co. ('., 27tli N. Y. Inf 
 Capt. Co. F, I2ist X. Y. Inf. 
 
 Hall, IvoryA 
 
 Ser.gt-. <^"- K. -'71'' M*^- I"''- 
 Hall, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, Sth l'. S. Cav. 
 
 Hall, John 
 
 2(1 Lieut. Co. p;, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hall, Newton H 
 
 Corp., Co. I, 104th ( )hio Inf. 
 
 Hall, William P 
 
 ;.st Lieut. 5th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, iSfis 
 
 Aug. 17, iNi)i ' 
 
 Caines.MUl.X'a. . . . June 27, iSr>2 
 
 Ra])])a h a 11 nock 
 Station, \'a. 
 
 Nov. 
 
 1S63 
 
 .\llg. to Oct. 
 |'S6S. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 July 24, 1.S69 .Arizona 
 
 Jan. 24, I.S6,S 
 
 Feb. 4,1865 I'raiikliii, Teiiii ... Nov. ,^1, 1^64 
 
 Sept. iS, 1.S97 Near Camp on 
 White River, 
 Colo. 
 
 Oct. 20, 1879 
 
 Yoluntarily exposed himself 
 to a heavv fire during the 
 thickest (jt the fight, and 
 carried wounded men to the 
 rear for treatment and at- 
 tendance 
 
 (*) 
 
 Although wouiide(l,he re- 
 mained on duty and ])artici- 
 jKited in the battle with his 
 company. 
 
 .\mong the first in the enemy's 
 rifle pits. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Hravery in .scouts and .actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag, believed to 
 liave belonged to Stewart's 
 Corps (C. S. A. I. 
 
 With a reconnoitering party 
 of three men, was attacked 
 bv thirty -five Indians, and 
 several times expo.sed him- 
 self to draw the fire of the 
 enemy giving his small 
 part\- opportunity to reply 
 with much effect. 
 
 >* See note 011 ])n)iv . jj. 
 
58 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and orjjanization. 
 
 Hanna, Marcus A 
 
 St-rtjl., Co. ]'., .soUi Mass. Inf. 
 
 Hanna, Milton 
 
 Corp., Co. II, 2il Minn. Inf. 
 
 Hanscom, Albert 
 
 rriv.,Co. O, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hanscom, Charles H 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 2-lh Mf. Inf. 
 
 Hanscom, Elias 
 
 l'riv.,Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Hallock, Nathan M 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, I24tli N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Ham, George C 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27lh Me. Inf. 
 
 Ham, Norris S 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Ham, Orrin F 
 
 Priv., Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hamilton. Frank 
 
 Priv., Co. H, .Sth V. S. Cav. 
 
 Hamilton, Mathew H 
 
 Priv.,Co. (;, 7th I". S. Cav. 
 
 Hammel, Henry A 
 
 Sersjt., Battery A, ist Mo. L. A 
 
 vSept. 10, 1.S97 
 
 Jan. 24, TS65 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Mar. 3, 1S70 
 May 25, 1.S91 
 Mar. 10, 1896 
 
 Place. 
 
 Bristoe Station, Va 
 
 Hampson, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Haney, Milton L 
 
 Chaplain 5.slh 111. Inf. 
 
 L 
 
 Hanford, Edward R 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 2.1 r. S. Cav. 
 
 Hanley, Richard P 
 
 Ser^t., Co. C, 7th U. S. Cav 
 
 Hanna, John 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. P., 14II1 \'. R. C. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Jure 15, 1S63 
 
 \t imminent peril saved froin 
 death or capture a di.sabled 
 officer of his company by 
 carrvin.i; him, under a hot 
 musketry fire, to a place of 
 safety. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Agua Fria River, 
 Ariz. 
 
 \Voimded Knee 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 Crand Gulf, Miss. . 
 
 .\ug, 25, T.S69 ' Gallantry in action. 
 
 Dec. 29, 1S90 Braverv in action. 
 
 Nov. 3, 1S96 Atlanta, ( 
 
 Oct. 14, 
 Oct. 5, 
 
 1.S64 
 i,S7S 
 
 Woodstock, Va. 
 
 May 9, 1S65 
 
 Nov. 2, 1.S95 
 Sept. 1 1, 1S97 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, i,S65 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Little Bi.y Horn 
 River, Mont. 
 
 Port Hudson, La. 
 
 Apr. 2.S-29, 
 1863. 
 
 July 22, 1864 
 
 Oct. 9, 1864 
 June 25, 1876 
 
 April, 18^5 
 
 July 4. '■'^63 
 
 Xolensville, Tenn.; I'el). i,s, 1S63 
 
 With two comrades voluntari- 
 ly took position on board 
 tile steamer C/iccsevian , 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 subject- 
 ed to a lieavy fire from the 
 enemy. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Voluntarily carried a musket 
 in the ranks of his regiment 
 and rendered heroic .service 
 in retaking the I'ederal 
 works which had been cap- 
 tured l)y the enemy. 
 
 Capture of flag of 32d Battalion 
 Virginia Cavalry (C. S. A. I. 
 
 Recaptured, s i n gl e-h a u d e d 
 and without orders, within 
 the enemy's lines and under 
 a gallin.t; fire, la.sting some 
 twentv minutes, a stampeded 
 pack nuile loaded with am- 
 munition. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Sprin.gfield, 111. 
 
 \'oluntarily exposed himself 
 to a heav\' fire to get water 
 for comrades in rifle pits. 
 
 Was one of a detachment of 
 sixteen men who heroically 
 defended a wagon train 
 against the attack of 125 
 cavalry, repulsed the attack, 
 and saved the train. 
 
 (*) 
 (■"■) 
 
 * Sl-c iioIl- Dii pa^e 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HOXOR. 
 
 59 
 
 Name, rank, and orf^anization. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Hansconn, John F Jan. 24,1865 
 
 Priv.,Co. (",, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hanscom, Moses C Dec. i, 1864 Bristoe Station, V:; 
 
 Corp., Co. I'", 19th Me. Inf. . 
 
 Hanscom, William L 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Hanscome, Lyman M ' Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 2-th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hanson, John S Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Hanson, Lewis B Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Hanson, Lorenzo S Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Date. 
 
 C>r<nuiil of award. 
 
 n 
 
 Harbourne, John H 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 29th JIass. Inf. 
 
 Dec. 1,1X64 Petersljurg. Va. . 
 
 .\pr. 6, 1S65 
 
 Hardenbergh, Henry M 
 Priv., Co. (",,39111 111. Inf. 
 
 Harding, Mosher A I Feb. 14, 1S70 
 
 Blacksmith, Co. O, .Sth V. .S.Cav. i 
 
 Hardison, Ezra H Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 27II1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Haring, Abram P 
 
 ist Lieut. Co. G, 13211 N. \'. Inf. 
 
 Harmon, Amzi D 
 
 Cor])., Co. K, 21 ith Pa. Inf. 
 
 Harmon, Charles H 
 
 Priv., C<J. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Harmon, Charles L 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th .Me. Inf. 
 
 June 2.S, 1.S90 
 
 Deep Run, \'a 
 
 Chiricahua Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Bachelors Creek, 
 N. C. 
 
 Oct. i.(, 1S6', Capture of flag of 26th North 
 Carolina ( C.' .S. .•\. ). 
 
 I (*) 
 
 n 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 Capture of flag. 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 June 17, 1S64 
 .A.ug. 16, 1.S64 
 Oct. 20, 1.S69 
 
 I'el). I, 1S64 
 
 With a command of eleven 
 men, on picket, resisted the 
 attack of an overwhelming 
 force of the enemv. 
 
 i\Iav I,S, l'865 Petersliurg, \'a . . 
 Jan. 24, 1S6.S 
 Jan. 24, i.S(,5 
 
 Harmon, Frank L Jan. 24, iS6s 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. \, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Harmon, Frederick M 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Harmon, Samuel C 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Harmond, Nelson 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Harriman, Aaron 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Harrington, Ephraim W 
 Sergt.,Co. G, 2d \'l. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, I.S6.S 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 24, |SC)5 
 Jan. 24, |S6,S 
 Dec. 13, I.S93 
 
 Harrington, John ' Nov. 4, 1.S74 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 6th U. .S. Cav. 
 
 Fredericksburg. \'.- 
 
 Wasliit.i Rivir.Tex 
 
 .•\])r. 2, ].S65 Cajjture of flag. 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Harris, Charles D 
 
 Sergt., Co. I), Sih I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Harris, David ^A? 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 7lh V. S. Cav. 
 
 Harris, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. B, i4.Sth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Harris, James H 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, 3Sth U. S. C. T. 
 
 Nov. 23, 1H69 Red Creek, .Vriz . 
 
 Oct. s, '^7^ Little Big Horn 
 River, Mont. 
 
 Dec. 1,1864 ,S]j(>ttsylvania,Va. 
 
 I'Vb. 18. 1.S74 N e w Market 
 I Heights, \'a. 
 
 * See Hole OH page i.>.^. 
 
 1 
 
 Mav 3,1863 Carried the colors to the top of 
 the heights and almo.st to the 
 muzzle of the enemy's guns. 
 
 Sejit. 12, 1874 ' \Vhilecarryingdispatches,was 
 attacked by 125 hostile In- 
 dians, whom he and hiscom- 
 rades fought throughout the 
 day. 
 
 Se]it. 23, 1,869 Gallantry in action. 
 
 June 23, 1876 I Brought water to the wound- 
 j ed, at great danger to his 
 life, under a mo.st galling 
 1 fire from the enemv. 
 
 May 12, 1864 
 S'-'pt. 29, iS'i) 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 Gallantry in the assault. 
 
6o 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Harris, Moses 
 
 1st Lieut. 1st r. S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 23, 1S96 
 
 Harris, Sampson 
 
 Priv., Co. K, .villi Ohio Inl'. 
 
 Harris, William M 
 
 rriv..Cc>. 1). rth r. S. Cav. 
 
 Hart, John W 
 
 Slti/I.. Ci>. II. lull I'a. Ko> 
 
 Jiilv 10, 
 Oct. 5. 
 
 Auu 
 
 1S94 
 1S7.S 
 
 Sinitlifieia. Va. 
 
 Vicksliiii'ij, Mis 
 
 Little Hit; Horn 
 River, INIoiit. 
 
 Hart, William E 
 
 Priv.,Ci>. B. .Slh N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Hartranft, John F . 
 
 Col,4lli I'a. Mil. 
 
 Hartzog, Joshua B 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, isl r. S. Alt. 
 
 Harvey, Augustus 
 
 Priv., Cci. I). -'7tli Mc. Inf. 
 
 Harvey, Charles A 
 
 Cor()., Co. 1), 27th Ale. Inf. 
 
 Harvey, Harry 
 
 Corp., C". A, 22(1 N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Harvey, Henry G 
 
 ist Serut. Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Harvey, John VJ 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Haskell, Marcus M 
 
 Sers-t., Co. C, 35tli Ma.ss. Inf. 
 
 I n an attack upon a largely su 
 perior force his personal gal- 
 lantry was so conspicuous 
 as to inspire the men to extra- 
 ordinar}- efforts, resulting in 
 complete rout of the enemy. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " voltmteer storming part}-. ' ' 
 
 \"oluntaril\' brought water to 
 the woumled under fire oi 
 the enemy. 
 
 Was one of six volunteers who 
 charged upon a log hou.se 
 near the Devil's Den, where a 
 squad of the enemy's .sharp- 
 .shooters were sheltered, and 
 compelled their .surrender. 
 
 Gallant conduct and services 
 as scout in connection with 
 cajiture of the guerrilla Har- 
 j I ry Cilniore, etc. 
 
 Aug. 21, 1886 Bull Run. ^'a July 21, 1S61 I Volunteered his services when 
 
 his regiment marched to the 
 re.-ir to be mustered out. 
 
 1897 I Getty.sburg, Pa. 
 
 July 
 
 r-., 1872 
 
 Shenandoah 
 lev. Xa. 
 
 \al- 
 
 Aug. 28, 1,864 
 
 INIa}- 22, 1863 
 June 25, 1876 
 
 July 2, 1863 
 18(14 and 1.865 
 
 Mar. 24, 1,891 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 Jan. 2.), 1865 
 
 Wounded Knee 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 Dec. 29, 1890 
 
 Went to the rescue of the com- 
 manding officer, who had 
 fallen se\erely wounded, 
 picked him up and carried 
 him <mt of range of the 
 hostile guns. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Mar. 26, 1865 Waynesboro, Va. . . Mar. 2, 1.865 ' Capluie of flag. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Nov. 1.8, 1.896 ^ Antietain, Md.. 
 
 Hastings, Smith H 
 
 Capl. Co. M, 5th Mich. Cav. 
 
 Any 
 
 1S97 
 
 Newbvs Cross 
 Roads, Va. 
 
 Hasty, Granville 
 
 Priv.. Co. B, 27U1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Hasty, Winfield F 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 (*) 
 
 .\lthough wounded and ex- 
 posed to a heavy fire from 
 the enemy, at the risk of his 
 own life he rescued a badly 
 wounded comrade and suc- 
 ceeded in convej-iug him to 
 a place of safety. 
 
 While in command of a squad- 
 ron in rear guard of a cav- 
 alrv division then retiring 
 before the advance of a corps 
 of infantry, was attacked by 
 the enemy, and, orders hav- 
 ing been given to .abandon 
 the guns of a section of field 
 artillery with the rearguard 
 that were in imminent dan- 
 ger of capture, he disregard- 
 ed the orders received, and 
 aided in repelling the attack 
 and saving the guns. 
 
 (*) 
 
 * SfC note oil i>ai;c 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 6l 
 
 Nrinif, rank, anil orjianizaliim. Datu of issue. 
 
 Hatch, Elmore J 
 
 I'riv., Co. i:, J7lh Me. Inf. 
 
 Hatch, James W 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 27tli Mf. Inf. 
 
 Hatch, John P 
 
 Briti. Gen., V. S. Vols. 
 
 Hatch, Joseph E 
 
 i'riv., Co. K, 27tli Mi-. Inf. 
 
 Haupt, Paul 
 
 Corp., Co. I„ Slh r. S. Cav. 
 
 Havron, John H 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, isl R. I. Art. 
 
 Jan. 24. i,S6,s 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Oct. 2S, rSq-, 
 
 Jan. 24, i.S6,s 
 
 Mar. 3, 1.S70 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Gnnuiil of award. 
 
 Sonlh Mount,iin» Se]it. 14, 1.S62 
 M.l. 
 
 (*) 
 
 ( * ) 
 
 Was severely wounded while 
 Uadin,g one of his hrigailes 
 in the attack under a heavy 
 fire from the enemy. 
 
 Hell Canyon, .\ri/. Jidy 3, i.Sdcj Gall.iiitry in .action. 
 
 Hawken. James M 
 
 Storekeeper, (_).M. I)e])t., r.S..\. 
 
 Hawkins, Gardner C 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. L, 31! \'t. Inf. 
 
 June 16, i.Sfi6 I'eterslinrg, V,a , , . .\pr. 2, I.S65 
 
 .\pr. r6,i.S(>7 St. l/>uis, .Mo . Sept. 5. r.S(.4 
 
 Sept.jo, KSy3 j I'eterslnui;. \'a \]ir. 2, i.Sfi.s 
 
 Hawkins, Martin J 
 
 Corp., Co. .\, 33d Ohio Inf. 
 
 Sept. — , 1S63 
 
 Hawkins, Thomas 
 
 Sergt. Maj.6th T. S. C. T. 
 
 Hawthorne, Harris S 
 
 Sergt., Co. I', !2ist X. V. Inf. 
 
 Hawthorne, Henry L 
 
 2d Lieut., 2d L. S. Art. 
 
 Hay, Fred S 
 
 Ser.t,4., Co. I, 5th U. S. Inf. 
 
 Hayes, Calvin L 
 
 Sergt. Jlaj. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hayes, Charles E 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hayes, Frederick 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. I), 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Hayes, George H 
 
 Cor])., Co. Ct. 27111 :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Hayes, John C 
 
 I'riv.. Co. .\, J7tli Me, Inf. 
 
 Hayes, John M 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hayes, John W 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hayes, Samuel D 
 
 Corp., Co. D. 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Haynes, Asbury F 
 
 Corp., Co. I", I7tli Me. Inf. 
 
 I-eb. 
 
 •S, 
 
 1S7,, 
 
 Dec. 
 
 29, 
 
 1S94 
 
 ( )ct. 
 
 1 1, 
 
 1.S92 
 
 .'Vjir. 
 
 2,1, 
 
 i.^7,S 
 
 J.ni. 
 
 24- 
 
 1S65 
 
 Jan. 
 
 24, 
 
 i,S65 
 
 Jan. 
 
 24. 
 
 1865 
 
 J,.n. 
 
 24, 
 
 1S65 
 
 Jan. 
 
 24. 
 
 i,S65 
 
 Jan. 
 
 24, 
 
 1S65 
 
 Jan. 
 
 24. 
 
 i,S65 
 
 Jan. 
 
 24, 
 
 1.S65 
 
 Apr 
 
 24. 
 
 1S63 
 
 Georgi.a 
 
 .Xjiril, i,S62 
 
 Deep Bottom, Va . , July 21, 1S64 
 
 .Sailors Creek, \'a. . .\pr. 6, I.S6,^i 
 
 Wounded Knee I lee. 29, 1S91) 
 Creek, S. Dak .... 
 
 Lpper Washita, Sept. 9, 1.S74 
 Tex. 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va. . .Vpr. 6, 1S65 
 ♦See note 011 pai^e 133. 
 
 \'oluntarily accompanied the 
 infantry column in the 
 a.ssault oil the enemy's 
 works, and in turning the 
 captured guns n]iou tlie 
 enemy. 
 
 I':xtingnislic.il an incendiary 
 fire in a ((u.arter ma st er ' s 
 warehousL-, 
 
 I.eil llie 4tli Wrniout, under 
 a destructive fire, into tile 
 enemy's lines until he fell 
 severely woun<led. 
 
 line of tweuty-two men (in- 
 cluding two civilians) who, 
 by direction of tleneral Mit- 
 ciiel lor liuell 1, penetrated 
 nearly 2cv> miles .south into 
 the enemy's territory and 
 ca])tured a railroad train at 
 Big Shanty, (ia., in an at- 
 tempt to destroy the bridges 
 and track between Chatta- 
 nooga and Atlanta. 
 
 Rescue of regimental colors. 
 
 Captured the Confederate 
 general Cu.stis Lee. 
 
 Distinguished conduct in brit- 
 tle with hostile Indians. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 {"} 
 
 (*) 
 (...) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 Capture of flag. 
 
62 
 
 MEDALS OK HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Hays, John H 
 
 Priv., Co. I'', 4th Iowa Cav. 
 
 Heartery, Richard 
 
 Priv., Co. 1), 6th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Heise, Clamor 
 
 Priv., Co. B, Sth V. S. Cav. 
 
 Heller, Henry 
 
 Serijt., Co. A, 66th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Helms, David H 
 
 ist Serrt. Co. B, .S-,il Iml. Inf. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 June 17, 1865 
 July 20, KSy.S 
 July 24, 1869 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Columbus, Ga. 
 Cibicu, Ariz. . . 
 
 Arizona 
 
 Apr. 16, 1865 
 Au}<. y>, 18.S1 
 
 Aug. to Oct., 
 1868. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Julv 29,1892 Ch.-UK-ellorsv ille, , Mav 2,1863 
 Va. 
 
 July 26, 1894 
 
 Henderson, Alvah i Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Henry, Guy V 
 
 Col. 40th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Vicksburg, Mi.ss. 
 
 May 22, 1863 
 
 Dec. 5, 1893 ' Cold HarVior, Va . . Jiuie i, 1864 
 
 Henry, James 1 Julv 9, 1894 Vicksburg, Miss. 
 
 vSergt.,Co. B, 113th 111. Inf. I 
 
 May 22, 1863 
 
 Henry, John 
 
 1st vSergt. Co. 1, 3d U. S. Cav. 
 
 Henry, William W 
 
 Col. loth Vt. Inf. 
 
 Herron, Francis J 
 
 Lieut. Col. 9th Iowa Inf. 
 
 Hersom, John H 
 
 Priv., Co. 1), 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hesse, John C 
 
 Corp., Co. A, 8th U. S. Inf. 
 
 Hesseltine, Frank P 
 
 Col. T3th Me. Inf. 
 
 Heyl, Charles H Oct. 26, 189' 
 
 June 1,1880 Ro.seliud River, June 17, 1876 
 Mont. 
 
 Dec. 21, 1892 ! Cedar Creek, Va. . . Oct. 19, 1864 
 
 Sept. 26, 1893 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Sept. 10, 1S64 
 
 Mar, 2, 1895 
 
 Pea Ridge. .\rk . 
 
 Mar. 7, 1862 
 
 2d Lieut., 23d U. S. Inf. 
 
 Hibson, Joseph C 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 48th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Oct. 23, 1897 
 
 San .'Vntonio, Tex . 
 
 Matagorda B a v , 
 Tex. 
 
 Near Fort Hartsuff, 
 Nebr. 
 
 Near Fort Wagner, 
 S. C. 
 
 Apr. — , 1 861 
 
 Dec. 29, 1863 
 .\pr. 28, 1S76 
 
 July 13, 1863 
 
 July 14, 1S63 
 
 July l8, 1863 
 
 Capture of flag and bearer, 
 .•\vistin's Battery (C. S. A. ). 
 
 Bravery in action. 
 
 Bravery in scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 One of a party of three who 
 voluntarily brought in a 
 wounded Confederate .sol- 
 dierfroni within the enemy's 
 lines in the face of a con- 
 .stant fire. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer stormingparty. " 
 
 (*) 
 
 Led the assaults of his brigade 
 upon the enemy'.s works, 
 where he had two horses 
 shot under him. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer .storming party." 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 At the head of his men, se- 
 cured three pieces of artil- 
 lery which w'ere about to 
 fall into the enemy's hands. 
 
 Was foremost in leading his 
 men, -allying them to re- 
 peated acts of daring, until 
 him.self disabled and taken 
 prisoner. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Preser\'ed and brought away 
 the colors of the 8th United 
 States Infantry after cap- 
 ture of the regiment. 
 
 First to plant the colors on 
 the enemy's ground. 
 
 Voluntarily, and with most 
 conspicuous gallantry, 
 charged with three :nen 
 upon six Inilians who were 
 intrenched upon a hillside. 
 
 While voluntarily performing 
 picket duty under fire, was 
 attacked and his surrender 
 demanded, but he killed his 
 assailant. 
 
 Responded to a call for a vol- 
 unteer to reconnoiter the 
 enemy's po.sition, and went 
 within the enemy's lines 
 under fire and was exposed 
 to great danger. 
 
 Voluntarily expo.sed him.self 
 with great gallantry during 
 an assault, and received 
 three wounds that perma- 
 nently disabled him for ac- 
 tive service. 
 
 *S(.'c iiott on page 133. 
 
i\ri';ii.\i,s OK iioxoR 
 
 63 
 
 Ai-li.m. 
 
 Nariu-, rank, ami urbanization. Pate of issue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Hickey, Dennis W 
 
 Sergt., Co. !•;, 21I X. V. Cav. 
 
 Hickok. Nathan E 
 
 Corp., Co. .\, Stli Conn. Inf. 
 
 Higby, Charles 
 
 rriv.,Co. I", 1st I'a. Cav. 
 
 Higgins, Thomas P 
 
 l'riv.,Co. I), Sth ;■. S. Cav. 
 
 -\l>r. i.S, iSyi 
 
 Ston\' Crifk Uriil.nr, June 29, 1S64 
 Va. 
 
 ('■rounil of award. 
 
 With a (letaeliuunt of three 
 men, tore U]) the liriil^e .at 
 Stony Creek, heinj^ the last 
 nuiu on the Ijridge and cov- 
 erin.t( the retreat until he 
 was shot down. 
 
 Apr. 6, i!S6,s 1 Chapin's I'arni, 1 Sejit.^y. iSh.} 
 I near KichuMnd, 
 
 Apr. 2_), 1.S65 .Appomattox cam- Mar. 29 to 
 paign, Va. ' .Apr. 9,1865. 
 
 Aug. to Oct., 
 1S6S. 
 
 July 24, iS(u) .\rizona 
 
 Highland, Patrick 
 
 Corp., Co. I), 2;,d III. Inf. 
 
 Higley, .\lbe't A 
 
 Priv.. Co. 1'., 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Higley, Eben N 
 
 Triv., Co. H, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Hill, Albert G 
 
 I'riv..Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hill, Barnabas R 
 
 I'riv.,Co. 1, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hill, Daniel 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 27th Me, Inf. 
 
 May 12, 1.S65 Ajipoinattox cam- Mnr. 29 to 
 paign, Va. .\i)r.9, 1.S65. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, I.S6,=i 
 
 Jan. 24, 1SA5 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Hill, Edward 
 
 Capt. Co. K., 16th :\Iich. Ii: 
 
 Hill, Frank E 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, 5tli V. S. Cav. 
 
 Dec. 4, 1.S93 
 
 Cold Harbor, \'.i June I, 1.S64 
 
 Aug. 12, 1.S75 Date Creek, Ariz. , .; Sept. S, 1S72 
 
 Hill, Frederick R 
 
 Sergt., Co. !•:, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hill, Henry 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 50th Pa. Inf, 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Sept. 23, 1S97 
 
 The Willie rn ess, 
 Va. 
 
 May 6, 1864 
 
 Hill, James 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 14th N. Y. H. A. 
 
 Hill, James 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. I, 2 I.St Iowa Inf. 
 
 Ca])ture of llag. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Bravery in .scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 C.allant conduct in battle. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Led the brigade skirmish 
 line, in a des])erate charge 
 on tile enemy's masked bat- 
 teries, to the nnizzles of the 
 guns, where he was se\erely 
 wounded. 
 
 Secured the person of a hos- 
 tile Apache chief, although, 
 wliile holding the chief, he 
 was severely woun<led in the 
 back by another Indian. 
 
 This soldier, with one com- 
 panion, would not retire 
 when his regiment fell 
 back ill coufu.sion after an 
 unsuccessful charge, but in- 
 stead, advanced and con- 
 tinued tiring upon the enemj' 
 until the regiment reformed 
 and regained its position. 
 
 Dec. I, 1S64 ; Peterslrarg, \'a . . . July ;,i', 1864 Capture of flag 
 
 May 16, 1863 
 
 Mar. 15, 1893 Cliamjiion Hill 
 Jliss. 
 
 Hill, James M 
 
 ist Sergt. Co. A, 5th r. S. Cav. 
 
 Hill, John D 
 
 Maj. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hill, John R 
 
 Priv., Co. ('., 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hill, Joseph H 
 
 Priv., Co. A. 27tli Jle. Inf. 
 
 Hill, Samuel L 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 .\ug. 12, 1875 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Turret Mountain, 
 Ariz. 
 
 Mar. 2.S, 1873 
 
 l!y skillful and brave inanage- 
 ineiit ca])tured three of the 
 enemy's jiickets. 
 
 (jallantry in action. 
 I*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 *See note on page 133. 
 
64 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 N.iuic, rank, :mil orj;anization. ' Date of issue. 
 
 Hillock, Marvin C 
 
 Triv., Co. B, /Ih V. S. Cav. 
 
 Hills, William G 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 9II1 X. V. Cav. 
 
 Hilton, Alfred B 
 
 Serift., Co. H, 4th U. S. C. T. 
 
 Hilton, Charles A 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 27th Mt. Inf 
 
 Hilton, John, jr 
 
 Priv., Co. !•:, 27th Mf. Inf. 
 
 Himmelsback, Michael 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 2(1 V. .S. Cav. 
 
 Hinemann, Lehmann 
 
 Scrsft., Co. I„ ist U.S. Cav. 
 
 Hinks, William B 
 
 Sersft. Maj. 14th Conn. Inf. 
 
 Hobday, George 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 7th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Hodgdon, Flanders 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Ml-. Inf. 
 
 Hodgdon, Freeman 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hodgdon, Hiram 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hodsden, David 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th aie. Inf. 
 
 Hoffman, Henry 
 
 Corp., Co. M, 2(1 Ohio Cav. 
 
 Hoffman, Thomas W 
 
 C.ipt. Co. A, 20.Sth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Hogan, Edward W 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hogan, Franklin 
 
 Corp., Co. .\, 45th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Hogan, Henry 
 
 1st Ser^t. Co. G, 5th U. S. Inf. 
 
 Hogan, Henry 
 
 1st Serj;t. Co. G, 5th V. S. Inf. 
 
 Hogarty, William P 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 2,vl N. V. Inf. 
 
 Holcomb, Daniel J 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 4i,st Ohio Inf. 
 
 Holden, Henry 
 
 Priv., Co. n, 7th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Holehouse, James 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 7th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 16, 1 89 1 
 Sept. 26, 1893 
 
 Apr. A, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S63 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 June 22, 1870 
 Auk. '2, 1875 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Wounded Knee 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 North Fork, Va . . . 
 
 Chapin's Farm, 
 near Richmond, 
 \"a. 
 
 Little Blue, Nehr. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Dec. 29. 1S90 
 Sept. 26, 1864 
 
 Sept. 29, 1864 
 
 May 15, 1870 
 
 Winter of 
 
 i«72-7.V 
 
 Grouiul of award. 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa. 
 
 Wounded Knee 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 July 3, 1863 
 Dec. 29, 1890 
 
 Dec. I, 1864 
 
 June 23, 1891 
 
 Jan. 24, i86,s 
 
 Jan. 24, 186,(5 
 
 Jan. 24, 186,5 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Apr. 24, I.S65 Sailors Creek, Va. . .\]ir. 6,1865 
 
 July 19,1895 I Petersburg, Va. .. . 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 ! 
 
 Oct. 8, 1864 
 
 Apr. 2, 1865 
 
 Apr. 27, 1877 
 June 26, 1894 
 
 I'ront of Peters- 1 July 30. 1864 
 burg, Va. 
 
 Cedar Creek, etc., 
 Mont. 
 
 Bear Paw Moun- 
 tain, Mont. 
 
 I.June ^- i8qi' A"tietam, Md .Sept. 17, 1862 
 
 I ' li Fredericksburg, Va. Dec. 13,1862 
 
 Feb. 22, 1865 Brentwood Hills, Dec. 16, 1864 
 I Tenn. 
 
 Oct. 5, 1.S7S I Little Big Horn June 25, 1876 
 River, Mont. | 
 
 Sept. 10, 1S97 Marve's Heights, Mav 3, 1863 
 Va. 
 
 Oct. 1876 to 
 Jan. 8, 1877. 
 
 Sept. 30, 1877 
 
 Distinguished bravery. 
 
 \'oluntarily carried a severely 
 wounded comrade out of a 
 heavy fire of the enenu-. 
 
 (iallantry in action as color 
 bearer. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantrv in action. 
 
 Ciallant conduct in campaigns 
 and engagements with 
 Apaches. 
 
 Capture of flag of 14th Ten- 
 nessee Infantry [C S. A. ). 
 
 Conspicuous and gallant con- 
 duct in battle. 
 
 (") 
 
 {*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Prevented a retreat of his regi- 
 ment during the battle. 
 
 ( * ) 
 
 Capture of llagof 6th Virginia 
 Infantry IC'. .S. .A. ). 
 
 Gallantry in actions. 
 
 Carried Lieutenant Romeyn, 
 who was severely wounded, 
 off the field of battle, under 
 heavy fire. 
 
 (■Distinguished gallantry in ac- 
 i tions; lost his left arm at 
 [ Fredericksburg. 
 
 Capture of Confederate gui- 
 (ion. 
 
 Brought up ammunition under 
 agalling fire from the enemy. 
 
 With one companion, volun- 
 tarily 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 two men, the colors 
 were brought to the summit, 
 the regiment was advanced, 
 and the position held, 
 
 ^ See note on page 133. 
 
MKDAI.S ()}•' HONOR. 
 
 65 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Holland, David 
 
 C.irp., Co. A, 5th U.S. Inf. 
 
 Holland, Lemuel F 
 
 Sc-rgt., Co. D, 104th 111. Inf. 
 
 Holland, Milton M 
 
 Surgl. JIaj. 5th V. S. C. T. 
 
 Apr. 27, 
 Oct. 30, 
 
 1S77 
 1.S97 
 
 -Apr. 6. I.S65 
 
 Cedar Creek, etc. 
 Mont. 
 
 Klk River, Tenn . 
 
 Chapin's Farm, 
 near Richmond. 
 Va. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Oct., 1876, to 
 Jan..\ 1S77. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Jt.l 
 
 2, 1.S6;, 
 
 Sept. 29, I.S64 
 
 Holmes, Lovilo N 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. II, 2d Minn. Inf. 
 
 Holmes, William T 
 
 Priv., Co. A, ^rl Ind. Cav. 
 
 Holt, OtisC 
 
 Priv., Co. (;, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Holton, Charles M 
 
 ist Serg:t. Co. .\, 7tli Mich. Cav. 
 
 Holton, Edward A 
 
 1st vSen't. Co. I, 6th \"t. Inf. 
 
 .Sept. II, 1.S97 Xolensville, Tenn. I'el). 15, 1S63 
 
 ek, Va. . .Vpr. 6, 1.S65 
 
 .\,M-. 
 
 24, 1S65 
 
 Sailors ^'rt 
 
 Jan. 
 
 ^4. I '^65 
 
 
 Mar 
 
 21, 1.S.S9 
 
 Falling \V; 
 
 July 
 
 9, 1H92 
 
 Lee's Mill' 
 
 Homan, Conrad 
 
 Color Sergt., Co. A, 29th Mass. 
 Inf. 
 
 Hooker, George 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 5th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Hooker, Georje W 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. E, 4th \'t. Inf. 
 
 .May 26, 1.S69 
 
 Near 
 V.i. 
 
 .•\ug. 12, 1S75 
 
 Tonlo 
 
 Sept. 17, 1S91 
 
 South 
 Md. 
 
 Waters, Va. July 14, 1S6;, 
 Mills. Va. . .\pr. 16, 1.S62 
 
 I 
 Petershurg, July V', I^^M 
 
 Creek, .\riz.. Jan. 22, 1S73 
 .Moiuitain, Sept. 14, 1S62 
 
 Hooper, Timothy S 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hooper, William B 
 
 Corp., Co. L, 1st X. J. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 July 
 
 1S65 
 
 C h a m he r 1 a ins 
 Creek, \'a. 
 
 Mar. 31, 1S65 
 
 Hooper, William H 
 
 Priv., Co. I!, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hoover, Samuel 
 
 Bugler, Co. A. 1st V. S. Cav. 
 
 Hopkins, Charles F 
 
 Priv., Co. I. 1st X. J. Inf. 
 
 Hopkins, Jonathan C 
 
 Priv., Co. A. 27th Me, Inf. 
 
 715^ 5 
 
 Jan. 24, i,S65 
 
 .\ug. 12. 1.S75 .Santa Maria Moun- May 6, i,S73 
 tains, -Vriz, 
 
 July 9,1892 I Oaines MilLVa... Jiuie 27, 1.S62 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 * Sec note 011 paRC 133. 
 
 Oallanlry in actions. 
 
 Voluntarily joined a small 
 party that, under a heavy 
 fire, captured a stockade ,ind 
 saved the hridge. 
 
 Took command of Company 
 C, after all the officers ha<i 
 been killed or wounded, and 
 gallantly led it. 
 
 Was one of a detachment of 
 .sixteen men who heroically 
 defended a wagon train 
 against the attack of 1 25 cav- 
 alry, repul.sed the attack, 
 and .saved the train. 
 
 Capture of flag of 27th Vir- 
 ginia Infantry ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 Capture of flag of 55th Vir- 
 ginia Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 Rescued the colors of his regi- 
 ment, under heavy fire, the 
 color bearer having been 
 .shot down while the troops 
 were in retreat. 
 
 I'oiight his way through the 
 enemy's lines with the regi- 
 mental colors. 
 
 Gallantry in action in which 
 he was killed. 
 
 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, to- 
 .gether with the colors and 
 1 16 men. 
 
 (*) 
 
 With the assistance of a com- 
 rade, 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 cap- 
 ture. 
 
 t*) 
 
 Gallantry in action; also .serv- 
 ices as trailer in May, 1872. 
 
 \'oluntarily carried a wound- 
 ed comrade, under heavy 
 fire, to a place of safety; 
 though twice wounded in 
 the act, he continued in 
 action until again severely' 
 wounded. 
 
 (*) 
 
66 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Hopkinson, James M 
 
 I'm-., Cii. C, 27lh :\K-. Inf. 
 
 Hoppy, Edward 
 
 2.1 Lieut. Co. C, I2tli V. R. C. 
 
 Horn, Reuben 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 2-th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Horn, Rufus A 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Hornaday, Simpson 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 6th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Horsfall, William H 
 
 Drunnner, Co. G, i.st Ky. Inf. 
 
 Hotenstine, Solomon J. . . 
 Priv., Co. C, 107th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Hough, Ira 
 
 Priv., Co. E, Sth Ind. Inf. 
 
 Houlton, William 
 
 Comni'y Sergt. ist \V. Va. Cav. 
 
 Howard, Hiram R 
 
 Priv., Co. H, I ith Ohio. Inf. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 May 9, 1865 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Jan. 
 Jan. 
 Nov. 
 Aug. 
 
 24, 1865 
 24. 1865 
 
 16, 1876 
 
 17, 1895 
 
 Feb. 2, 1S65 
 
 Oct. 
 .\pr. 
 July 
 
 Howard, James ; May 
 
 Sergn., Co. K, isSth N. V. Inf. 
 
 26, 1.S64 
 24, 1865 
 29, 1892 
 
 2, 1865 
 
 Howard, Oliver O 
 
 Brig. Gen., r.,S. Vols. 
 
 Howard, Squire E 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. H, 8th \'t. Inf. 
 
 Howe, Orion P 
 
 Mus., Co. C, 55th III. Inf. 
 
 Mar. 29, 1.S93 
 
 Jan. 29, 1S94 
 
 Apr. 23, 1.S96 
 
 Sappa Creek, Kans 
 Corinth, Miss. . . . 
 
 Petersburg and 
 Norfolk Rail- 
 road, Va. 
 
 Cedar Creek, Va. . 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va. . 
 
 Missionary- Ridge, 
 Tenn. 
 
 Battery Gregg, near 
 Petersburg, Va. 
 
 Fair Oaks, Va . 
 
 Bavou Teche, La. 
 
 Vicksburg, Miss. 
 
 Date. 
 
 April, 1865 
 
 Apr. 23, 1875 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 (*) 
 
 In testimon}' of his faithful 
 and e.xemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 Gallantrv in action. 
 
 Mav 21, 1862 Saved the life of a wounded 
 officer Iving between the 
 lines. 
 
 Aug. 19, 1S64 
 
 Capture of flag belonging to a 
 North Carolina regitticnt. 
 
 Howe, \A^illiam H Mar. 8,1895 Fort Stedman, Va 
 
 ■Sergt., Co. K, 29th Mas.s. Inf. 
 
 Howze, Robert L I July 25, 1891 White River, S. 
 
 2(1 Lieut. Co, K, 6th V. S. Cav. ' Dak. 
 
 Hubbard, Alonzo 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hubbard, Charles S 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hubbard, George 
 
 Priv., Co. I. 27th Me, Inf. 
 
 Hubbard, Thomas 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 2d U. S. Cav. 
 
 Oct. 19, 1.S64 Capture of flag. 
 
 ."Vpr. 6. 1865 Capture of flag. 
 
 I 
 Nov. 2.5, 1863 Scaled the enemy's works, 
 and in a hand-to-hand fight 
 captured a flag. 
 
 Apr. 2. 1865 Carried the colors in advance 
 of the line of battle, the flag- 
 staff being shot off while he 
 was planting it on the para- 
 pet of the fort. 
 
 June I, 1862 Led the 6ist New York In- 
 fantry in a charge, i:i which 
 he was twice severely 
 wounded in the right arm, 
 necessitating amputation. 
 
 Jan. 14, 1S63 Voluntarily carried an im- 
 portant message through 
 the heavy fire of the enein\-. 
 
 May 19, 1863 A drummer bo}', 14 years of 
 age, and severeh' wounded 
 and exposed to a heavy fire 
 from the enemy, he per.sist- 
 ently remained upon the 
 field of battle until he had 
 reported to General A\'. T. 
 Sherman the necessity of 
 .supplying cartridges for the 
 use of troops under com- 
 mand of Colonel Malmborg. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 June 22, 1S70 Little Blue, Nebr. . 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
 Mar. 25, I.S65 
 
 Jan. I, 1891 
 
 May 15, 1870 
 
 Served an abandoned gun un- 
 der heavy fire. 
 
 Bravery in action. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 {*) 
 Gallantrv in action. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 67 
 
 Name, rank, and orijani/.ation. Date of issue 
 
 Action. 
 
 Hubbell, William S June 13. 1894 
 
 Caiit. Co. A, 21st Conn. Inf. j 
 
 Hudson, Aaron R June 17, 1.S6.S 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 171U Ind. JItil. Inf. 
 
 Aug. 12, 1875 
 
 Nov. 27, 1.S94 
 
 Huff, James W 
 
 Priv.,Co. L, i.st U. S. Cav. 
 
 Huggins, Eli L 
 
 Capt., 2d U. S. Cav. 
 
 Hughey, John 
 
 Corj). Co. L, 2(1 Ohio Cav. 
 
 Apr. 24, i.S6,s 
 Aug. 7, 1 865 
 
 Hughs, Oliver 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 1 2th Ky. Inf. 
 
 Humphrey, Charles F Mar. 2,1897 
 
 1st Lieut., 4th U. S. Art. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Fort Harrison, Va 
 Culloden, Cla 
 
 Winter o I 
 i872-7,v 
 
 O'Fallons Creek, .\pr. i, iSSo 
 Mont. 
 
 tironnd of award. 
 
 Date. 
 
 .Sept. 30, 1864 
 -Xpril — , iS()5 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va. 
 
 .\pr. 6, 186.S 
 
 Weldon Railroad, June 24, 1.S64 
 Va. 
 
 Clear Water, Idaho. July 11,1877 
 
 Hunt, Fred O -■^pr. 27, 1877 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 5th U. S. luf. 
 
 Hunt, Lewis T ' July 12, 1894 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 6th Mo. Inf. 
 
 Cedar Creek, etc., Oct., 1876, to 
 Mont. Jan. 8, 1877. 
 
 Vickslnirg, Miss. . . May 22, 1.863 
 
 Hunter, Charles A 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, 34th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Hunterson, John C 
 
 Priv.,Co. B, 3d Pa. Cav. 
 
 M.av 12, 1865 Appomattox cam- jSIar. 29 to 
 paign, Va. Apr. 9,1865. 
 
 Huntress, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hurd, Edwin ... 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hurd, George 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hurd, John A 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Aug. 2, 1897 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 On the Peninsula, June 3, 1862 
 \'a. 
 
 Hurd, John H 
 
 Wagoner, Co. I ), 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Hurd, Moses S 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. , 
 
 Hurd, Nathaniel N , Jan. 24, 1 86, 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. I), 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hurd, Sylvester 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th aie. Inf. 
 
 Hurd, Thomas S 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hussey, Luther G 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Hussey, Ralph R 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Captured a large nnniber of 
 prisoners. 
 
 Capture of fl.'ig of Worrill 
 Clrays ( C. S. A.). 
 
 C.illant conduct in campaigns 
 and engagements with 
 .■\paches. 
 
 Surprised the Indians in their 
 strong position and fought 
 them until dark with great 
 boldness. 
 
 Capture of flag of 3.8th \'ir- 
 ginia Infantry (C. S. .■^. 1. 
 
 Capture of flag of 1 Ith South 
 Carolina (C. S. A. i. 
 
 Voluntarily and successfully 
 conducted, in the face of a 
 withering fire, a party which 
 recoverefl possession of an 
 abandoned howitzer and 
 two Gatling guns, lying be- 
 tween the lines a few yards 
 from tile Indians. 
 
 Oallantrv in actions. 
 
 Callantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party. 
 
 Oallant ciuidnct ill battle. 
 
 While under fire, between the 
 lines of the two armies, vol- 
 untarily gave up his own 
 horse to an engineer officer, 
 whom he was accompany- 
 ing on areconnoissance ami 
 whose horse had been killed, 
 thuseiialding llie officer to 
 escape with valnalde papers 
 in his possession. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 * See note on pa<;e 133. 
 
68 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Date of issue. 
 
 Hutchins, Charles L 
 
 Corp., Co. D, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Hutchins, Erastus K 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27tli .Me. liif. 
 
 Hutchins, Ezra 
 
 Priv., Co. R, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Hutchins, Frank A 
 
 Capt. Co. K, 27111 Me, Inf. 
 
 Hutchins, George 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27111 Me. Inf. 
 
 Hutchins, Octavus 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Hutchins, William H 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Hutchinson, Rufus D 
 
 >Sergt., Co. B, 7th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24. 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, ]S65 
 
 Jan. 24, T.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ciround of awanl. 
 
 Oct. 
 
 Hyatt, Theodore 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. D, I27tli 111. Inf. 
 
 Hyde. Henry J 
 
 Sergt., Co. M, 1st I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Hyde, Thomas W 
 Maj. 7II1 Me. Inf. 
 
 5, 1.S7S Little Big Horn June 25, i,S76 
 River, Mont. 
 
 Julv 9, 1S94 Vicksburg, Jlis 
 Aug. 12, 1S75 
 
 Hymer, Samuel 
 
 Ca])t. Co. I), iistli 111. Inf. 
 
 May 22, 1S63 
 Winter of 
 
 Apr. .S, 1.S91 Antielain, Md Sept. 17. 1.S62 
 
 Immell, Lorenzo D 
 
 Corp., Co. F, 2d r. S. Art. 
 
 Inscho, Leonidas H 
 
 Corp., Co. F„ 1 2th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Mar. 2.S, 1.S96 ' Buzzard's Roost ' Oct. i-,, 1S64 
 Cap, Ga. 
 
 July 19, 1S90 , Wilsons Creek, Mo. Aug. 10, 1S61 
 
 Irsch, Francis 
 
 Capt. Co. D, 45th N. V. I nf. 
 
 Irwin, Bernard J. D 
 
 Asst. Surg., U. S. .\rniv. 
 
 Irwin, Patrick 
 
 i.st .Sergt. Co. H, i4tli Mich. Inf. 
 
 Jan. ;,i, 1S94 
 
 May 27, 1S92 
 
 South Mountain, 
 Md. 
 
 Sept. 14, 1S62 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa July i, iS6,^ 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S94 .Vrizona 
 
 Apr. 2S, TS96 
 
 Jonesboro, Ga. . 
 
 Feb. i 
 1S61. 
 
 -14. 
 
 .Se])t. I, 1R64 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Guarded and carried the 
 wounded, brought water for 
 the same, and posted and 
 directed the men in his 
 charge, under galling fire 
 from the enemy. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 Gallant conduct in campaigns 
 and engagements w i t h 
 Apaches. 
 
 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 safelv out of 
 the fight. 
 
 With only fort3'-one men under 
 his coniinand, defended and 
 held a blockhouse against 
 the attack of Hood's Divi- 
 sion for ne.'irh' ten hours, 
 thus checking the advance 
 of the enemy and insuring 
 the safety of the balance of 
 the regiment, as well as that 
 of the Hth Kentucky In- 
 fantry, then stationed at 
 Ringgold, Ga. 
 
 Bravery in action. 
 
 .\lone and unaided and with 
 his left hand disabled, cap- 
 tured a Confederate captain 
 and four men. 
 
 In a flank movement captured 
 a number of prisoners. 
 
 Voluntarily took command of 
 troops and attacked and de- 
 feated the hostile Indians 
 he met on the way. 
 
 In a charge by the 14th Michi- 
 gan Infantry against the in- 
 trenched enemy , was the fir.st 
 man over the line of works 
 of the enemy , and demanded 
 and received the surrender 
 of a Confederate general offi- 
 cer and liis command. 
 
 ■ "" I«iK<- 133- 
 
MliUALS OF HoXok. 
 
 69 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, ami orsraiii/uitioii. Date of issue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Dale 
 
 Jackson, Anthony 
 
 I'riv.. Co. I. 27th Me. luf 
 
 Jackson, Frederick R 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. F. 7th Conn. Inf. 
 
 Jackson, James 
 
 Capt., 1st U. S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, KS65 
 
 , I.S63 James Island, S. C. June 16. 1.S62 
 
 Apr. 17. IS96 Camas Meadows. 
 Idaho. 
 
 Jacobs, Charles 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 271I1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Jacobson, Eugene P 
 
 Sergt. ilaj. 74tli X. V. Inf. 
 
 James, Isaac 
 
 Priv., Co. H, I loth Ohio Int. 
 
 James, John 
 
 Corp., 5th r. S. Inf. 
 
 James, Miles 
 
 Corp., Co. B, 36th v. S. C. T. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S6.S 
 
 Mar. 29, 1.S65 Cliancellorsvill e, 
 Va. 
 
 Having his left arm shot away, 
 in a charge on the enemy, 
 he continued on duly, tak- 
 ing part in a .second and a 
 third charge, until he fell 
 exhausted from loss of blooi I . 
 
 Aug. 20, JS77 Dismounted from his horse, 
 in the face of a heavy fire 
 from pursuing Indians, and 
 with the assistance of one or 
 two of the men of his com- 
 mand, secured and carried 
 to a place of safety the body 
 of his trumpeter, who had 
 been shot and killed. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Brax'ery in conducting a scout- 
 ing party in front of the 
 enemv. 
 
 Mav 
 
 I .S63 
 
 Apr. 24, 1.S65 Petersburg, \'a. . . . Apr. 2, 1S65 Capture of flag. 
 
 Apr. 2^,1875 Upper Washita, 
 Tex. 
 
 Sept. 9 to II, Gallantrv in action. 
 1.S74. 
 
 Apr. 6,1865 Chapin's I" arm 
 near Richmond 
 Va. 
 
 Jardine, James 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. I", 54lh Ohio Inf. 
 
 Jarvis, Frederick 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, ist U. S. Cav. 
 
 Jefferds, Henry 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jellison, Benjamin H 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 19th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Sept. 30, 1864 Having had hisarm mutilated, 
 makin,g immediate amputa- 
 tion necessary, he loaded ami 
 discharged his piece with 
 I one hand and urged his men 
 
 forward; this within 30 yards 
 of the enemy's works. 
 
 iSg4 Vicksburg, Miss. . . IMay 22, 1S63 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 
 ' ■ volunteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 Gallantrv in action. 
 
 Jellison, John W 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jellison, Joshua C 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jellison, William H 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27111 Me. Inf. 
 
 Jenkins, Charles W 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Jennings, James T . 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 56th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Jennison, Maverick M. 
 
 Sergt., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jetter, Bemhard 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, 7lh I". S. Cav. 
 
 Jewell, Roscoe 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jewett, Erastus W 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. .\, 9th \'l. Inf 
 
 -^pi". .S. 
 
 Feb. 14, 1870 Chiricahua Moun- 
 tains, .\riz. 
 
 Jan. 24, r86,s 
 
 Dec. I, 1864 Gettysburg, Pa. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24. 186.S 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, i.S6,s 
 
 Dec. I, 1864 Welilnn Railroad, 
 Va. 
 
 Jan. 24, iS6,T 
 
 Apr. 24,1891 Sioux campaign .. . 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Sejrt. 8,1891 Newport Barracks, 
 N. C. 
 
 *Sfc Hole on pa^e l,>3. 
 
 Oct. 20, 1.869 
 
 (*l 
 
 July 
 
 i,S6 
 
 3 Capture of flag of 57th \'ir- 
 ginia Infantry 1 C. S. .A. 1. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 .\ug. 20, 1.864 Ca])ture of flag of 55th North 
 Carolina Infantrv i C. S. A. ). 
 
 Dec, 1890 Distin,guished bravery. 
 ' (*) 
 
 Feb. 
 
 1864 
 
 Bv lon,g and persistent resist- 
 ance and burnin.g the 
 bridges, kept a superior 
 force of the enemy at a dis- 
 tjince, and thus covered the 
 retreat of the garrison. 
 
70 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Xanie, rank, and orsfanization. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Jim 
 
 Sergt.. Indian Scouts. 
 
 Apr. 12, 1875 
 July 14. 1894 
 
 John, William 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 37th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Johndro, Franklin Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. A, I iSth X. Y. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Vicksburg, Miss. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Johns, Elisha 
 
 Corp., Co. B. 113th 111. Inf. 
 
 Johns, Henry T 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 49th Mass. Mil. Inf. 
 
 Aug. 9, 1S94 
 Nov. 25, 1893 
 
 Johnson, Andrew Aug. 9, 1894 Vicksburg, Miss 
 
 Priv., Co. G. Ii6th 111. Inf. I 
 
 Johnson, Daniel E ' Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. A. 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Johnson, David E Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Johnson, Edward P Jan. 24, 1865 ' 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Johnson, FoUett , Apr. 6, 1892 New Hope Church, 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 60th N. Y. luf. Ga. 
 
 Chapin's Farm, 
 near Richmond, 
 Ya. 
 
 Yicksburg, Miss. . . 
 Port Hudson, La . . 
 
 Winter of 
 
 1872-73- 
 May 22, 1863 
 
 Sept. 30, 1864 
 
 May 22, 1863 
 May 27, 1863 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Gallantry during campaigns 
 and actions with Apaches. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer .storming party . " 
 
 Capture of forty prisoners. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ' \olunteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 Yolunteered in response to a 
 call, and took part in the 
 movement that was made 
 upon the enemy's works, 
 under a heavy fire there- 
 from, in advance of the gen- 
 eral assault. 
 
 May 22, 1.S63 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 (*) 
 
 
 Johnson, Henry 
 
 Sergt., Co. D, 9th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Se])t. 22, 1890 I Milk River, Colo . 
 
 Johnson, Ivory Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 1 
 
 Johnson. John, jr , Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27tli :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 May 27, 1864 I Voluntarily exposed himself 
 to the fire of a Confederate 
 sharp.shooter, thus drawing 
 fire upon himself and en- 
 abling his comrade to shoot 
 the sliarpshooter. 
 
 Voluntarily left fortified shel- 
 ter and. under heavy fire at 
 close range, made the rounds 
 of the pits to instruct the 
 guards; fought his way to 
 the creek and back to bring 
 water to the wounded. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Oct. 2-5, 1879 
 
 Johnson, John 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 2d Wis. Inf. 
 
 Johnson, John O 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Johnson, Ruel M 
 
 Maj. iixith Ind. Inf. 
 
 Johnson, Samuel 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 9th Pa. Res. 
 
 Aug. 19, 1893 ! Frederick.sburg,Ya. Dec. 13, 1862 
 
 Johnson, Solomon 
 
 Priv., Co. D. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Johnston, David 
 
 Priv.. Co. K, 8th Mo. Inf. 
 
 Johnston, Edward 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 5th U. S. Inf. 
 
 Johnston, Willie 
 
 Mus., Co. D, 3d Yt. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 . 
 Aug, 24, 1896 
 
 Sept. 17, 1863 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Aug. 16, 1S94 ' \'icksburg. Miss. . 
 
 Apr. 27, 1877 Cedar Creek, etc. 
 Mont. 
 
 Sept. 16, 1S63 
 
 (*) 
 
 Conspicuous gallantry in bat- 
 tle, in which lie was severely- 
 wounded. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Nov. 25, 1863 While in connnand of the regi- 
 ment, bravely exposed him- 
 self to the fire of the enemy, 
 encouraging and cheering 
 his men. 
 
 Sejit. ]7, 1.S62 Individual bravery and daring 
 in capturingfrom the enemy 
 two colors, receiving in the 
 act a severe wound. 
 
 (*) 
 
 May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party." 
 
 Oct., 1875, to 
 Jan., 1S77. 
 
 Gallantrv in actions. 
 
 * See note 011 page 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Xainc, rank, and (>r,!.;aiii/.ali<iii. 
 
 I)aU- <>l issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Jones, David 
 
 I,ii.'ut., Co. I, 54th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Jones, William 
 
 1st Ser^t. Co. .\. 7,vi .V. V. Inf. 
 
 Jones, William H 
 
 Farrier, Co. I,, 2cl V. S. Cav. 
 
 Jordan, Absalom 
 
 Ci->ri).,Co. X, 3(1 Inil. Cav. 
 
 Jordan, George 
 
 Sergt,, Co. K, 9th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Jordan, George H 
 
 •Scrtft., Co. A, 27th Ml: Inf. 
 
 Date. 
 
 July 13, 1894 Vicksburg, Miss. . May 22, 1S63 
 
 Deo. I, I.S64 j Spottsylvania, \'a. | May T2, 1.S64 
 
 [ Little Muddy May 7,1877 
 ,, , V V w Creek, Mont. I 
 
 1-eb. 2.\i&,M ^^.^„,.,^ Meadows, Ani;. 2n, 1S77 
 
 I Idaho. 
 
 Ajir. 24,1865 Sailors Creek. Va. . .Xpr. 6,1.863 
 
 Fort Tnlerso. X. .Mav 14, 1880 
 Me.x. 
 
 j' Carrizo Canvon, .Vug. 12, 1881 
 N. Mex. 
 
 May 7, iSgo 
 
 Jose, Thomas L 
 
 Priv., Co. 1, 27lh :Me. Inf. 
 
 Judge, Francis W 
 
 1st vSergt. Co. K, 79th X. V. Inf. 
 
 Judge, Patrick 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Kaiser, John 
 
 Sergt., Co. p;, 2(1 U. S. .Vrt. 
 
 Kaltenbach, Luther 
 
 Corp., Co. !•", 12th Iowa Inf. 
 
 Kane, John 
 
 Corp., Co. K, looth N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Kappesser, Peter 
 
 Priv., Co. B, I49tli X. V. Inf. 
 
 Karpeles, Leopold 
 
 .Sergt., Co. H, 57th Ma.ss. Inf. 
 
 Fort Sanders, 
 Knoxville.Tenn. 
 
 Xov. 29, 1863 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, r.865 
 Xov. 2, 1870 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Apr. 2, 1878 Richmond, \'a , , . June 27, 1862 
 
 I*eb. 22.1865 Xashville, Tcnn . .' Dec. 16,1.864 
 
 Mav 12, 1865 Aijporaattox cam- ] Mar. 29 to 
 
 i paign, \'a. ' .\])r. 9,1865. 
 
 June 24, 1865 I Lookout Moiin- Xov. 24, 1863 
 lain, Tenn. 
 
 Apr. 3(1, 1870 Wilderness, \'a . .^ ilay 6. 1864 
 
 Karr, John 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. D, 14th V. R. C. 
 
 Kauss, Augustus 
 
 Corp. , Co. H, 15th X. Y. 11. A. 
 
 Kay, John 
 
 Priv., Co. L, 8th U. S. Cav. 
 
 May 9, 1865 
 
 April. 1865 
 
 .\])r. 27, 1.865 I Five Forks, \'a . .\pr. i, 1865 
 
 Mar. 3, 1870 
 
 Keating, Daniel 
 
 Corp. , Co. M, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Keay, John F 
 
 Priv., Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Keays, William W 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf, 
 
 .\rizona 
 
 Oct. 21, 1868 
 
 Nov. 19, 1870 ! Wichita River. Tex., Oct. 5, 1870 
 
 Jan. 24. 1865 
 
 Jan. 24. 1.865 ' --I 
 
 * See note on IKi.m! 13.^. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Oallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party." 
 
 Capture of flag of 65tli \"ir- 
 .ginia Infantry I C. S. .\. ). 
 
 Miallaiitrv in actions. 
 
 Ca])ture of fl.ag. 
 
 \\'liile commanding a detach- 
 ment of twenty-five men, 
 repulsed a force of more 
 than 100 Indians. 
 
 While commanding the right 
 of a detachment of nineteen 
 men, he stublioriilv lield his 
 ground in an extremely ex- 
 posed po.sition and gallantly 
 forced back a much supe- 
 rior number of the enemy, 
 preventing them from sur- 
 rounding the command. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag of 51st Geor- 
 gia Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 (*) 
 
 (iallant and meritorious serv- 
 ice during the seven days' 
 battles before Richmond, 
 Ya. 
 
 Capture of flag, supposed to 
 be of 5th Mississippi In- 
 fantry I C. S. .-\. I. 
 
 (iallant conduct in battle. 
 
 Capture of Confederate flag 
 ( Bragg's Arm}-). 
 
 While color bearer, rallieti 
 the retreating troops and in- 
 duced them to check the 
 enemy's advance. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 Capture of battle flag. 
 
 Brought a comrade, .severely 
 wounded, from under tlie 
 fire of a large party of llie 
 enemy. 
 
 Gallantry in action and in 
 pursuit of Indians. 
 
 (*) 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and orsjanization. 
 
 Keels, Joseph 
 
 Sergt. Maj. iS2d N. V, Inf. 
 
 Keen, Hamden C 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Rlf. Inf. 
 
 Keen, Joseph 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 2olh N. V. Inf. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Oct. 25, i.%7! 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 North Anna, Va. 
 
 Date. 
 May 23, 1S64 
 
 Petersburg, Va .... June 16, 1.S64 
 
 Keen, Josiah E 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Keenan, Bartholomew T 
 
 Trumpeter, Cn. Ct, 1st V. S. Cav. 
 
 Keenan, John 
 
 Priv., Co. B, Sth W S. Cav. 
 
 Keene, Harrison M 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. II, 27II1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Kelley, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. ("t, 1st f. S. Cav. 
 
 Kelley, George V 
 
 Capt, Co. A, 104th Oliio Inf. 
 
 Kelly, Alexander 
 
 1st Serg^t. Co. F, 6th I'. S. C. T. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Nov. 2.S, 1892 I I"rederickshurg,Va.' Dee. 13, 1862 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 (iround of axvar.l. 
 
 Feb. [4, 1870 ' Chiricahua Moun- Oel. 2(i, 1869 
 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 I I 
 
 Julv 24, i.S6g ! Arizona Aug. to Oct., 
 
 I 1 868. 
 
 Jan. 2.1, 1865 
 l"eb. 14, 1S70 
 Fell. 4,1865 P'rankliu, Teun. . . . Nov. ,v>i 1S64 
 
 Chiricahua ^lonn- Oct. 20, 1.S69 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Kelly, Daniel 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, 8th N. V. Cav. 
 
 Kelly, John J. H 
 
 Corp., Co. I, ,sth r. S. Inf. 
 
 Kelly, Thomas 
 
 Priv., C". A, 6th X. V. Cav. 
 
 Kelly, Thomas 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 5th F. S. Inf. 
 
 Kelsay 
 
 Indian Scout. 
 
 Kemp, Joseph 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. D, 5th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Kendall, William W 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. A, 49th hid. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 6, 1865 Cha])in's Farm, .Sept. 29, 1864 
 near Richmond, 
 Va. 
 
 Carried orders to the brigade 
 commander which resulted 
 in saving the works his regi- 
 ment was defending. 
 
 Participated in the charge 
 with his regiment, though 
 .sick and unfitted for duty. 
 
 (*) 
 
 \'oluntarily seized the colors 
 after several color bearers 
 had been shot down, and led 
 the regiment in the charge. 
 
 (*) 
 Gallantry in action. 
 Bravery in action.s and .scouts. 
 
 (*1 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Capture of flag supposed to be 
 of Cheatham's Corps. 
 
 Gallantly seized the colors, 
 which had fallen near the 
 enemy's lineof abatis, raised 
 them and rallied the men at 
 a time of confusion and in a 
 place of the greatest danger. 
 
 Mar. 26, 1865 Waynesboro, Va . . . Mar. 2, 1865 Capture of fla. 
 
 Kennedy, John 
 
 Priv., Co. M, 2d F. S. Art. 
 
 Kennedy, Philip 
 
 Priv., Co. C,5th U.S. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 2',, 1875 Fpper Washita, ,Se]it. 9, 1874 
 Tex. 
 
 Aug. 22, 1.S64 I'ront Royal, \a. . . .\ng. 16, 1864 
 
 Ajir. 2',, 187=; Fpper Washita, Sept. 9,1874 
 Tex. 
 
 Apr. 12, 1875 W in t e r o f 
 
 j i«72-7.V 
 
 Dec. 1, 1864 ' Wilderness, \'a ... . May 6, 1864 
 
 F'eb. 12, 1894 Black Kiver Bridge, Mav 17, 1863 
 Miss. 
 
 Aug. [t), KS92 Treviliau .Station, June 11, 1864 
 I Va. 
 
 Apr. 27, 1877 Cellar Creek, etc., | Oct. 21, 1876, 
 Mont. I to Jan. 8, 
 
 1877. 
 
 Kennison, Horace 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Kenyon, John S 
 
 vSergt., Co. D, 3d N. V.Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 .Sept. 2,8, 1897 , Trenton, N. C May 15, 1862 
 
 * Set note on pji.^r 1.^3. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Gallantry during the c.im- 
 paigns against Apaches, 
 
 Capture of flag of 31st North 
 Carolina (C. S. A. 1. 
 
 Voluntarily led the company iu 
 a charge and was the first to 
 enter tlie enemy 's work s, tak - 
 iuga number of prisoners. 
 
 Remained at his .gun, resi.st- 
 ing with its implements the 
 advancing cavalry, and thus 
 secured tlie retreat of his 
 detachment. 
 
 Gallantrv in actions. 
 
 Volnntarilv left a retiring col- 
 umn, returned in face of the 
 enem)-'s fire, helped a 
 wounded man upon a horse, 
 and .so enabled him to escape 
 capture or death. 
 
MHDAI.S i)l- 110N(_)R. 
 
 73 
 
 Name, rank.aiiil ()ry;aiii/atioii. Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 Place. I Date. 
 
 Grouiiil of awanl. 
 
 Kenyon, Samuel P 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 24tli N. \'. Cav. 
 
 Keough, John 
 
 Corp., Co. !■;, 67th I'a. Inf. 
 
 Kerr, John B 
 
 Capt.,6th I'. S. Ca\. 
 
 Kerr, Thomas R 
 
 Capt. Co. C, 14th I'a. Cav. 
 
 Apr. 24. 1S65 : Sailors Creek, \'a.. .\pr. 6,1X65 | Capture of battle flag, 
 .\\n\ 2;, 1S6.5 Sailors Creek, \'a. - .\pr. 6, i.^J 
 
 .\pr. 25,1891 White River, S. Jan. 1,1^91 
 Dak. 
 I 
 June I ;,, 1.S94 ' Mourlielil, W. \'a , , .Vug. 7, 1S64 
 
 Kerr, William 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 27U1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Kerrigan, Themes 
 
 Sergt., Co. H, 6th 1/. S. Cav. 
 
 Kidder, George E 
 
 I'riv., Co. II, 271)1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Kiggins, John 
 
 Sergt., Co. D, 149th N. V. Inf. 
 
 Kilmartin, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. I-", yl U.S. Cav. 
 
 Capture of battle flag of jolh 
 Georgia Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 Distinsjuisheil services. 
 
 .\fter being most ilesperately 
 wounded, he captured the 
 colons of a Confederate regi- 
 ment. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Jan. 24, T.S65 
 
 .■\ug. 25, i.S7(> Wichita River, Tex. July 12,1.870 Callantry in action. 
 Jan. 24. iSfi.s , , 
 
 Jan. 12, 1S92 , Lookout .Mountain, Nov. 24, 1S63 
 Tenn. 
 
 Nov. i;,, 1S71 I Whetstone Moun- May ,s. 1871 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Kimball, Alpheus T ' J.aii. 24, 1S6.5 
 
 I'riv., Co. I, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Kimball, Charles 
 
 Priv.,Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Kimball, John E. L 
 
 Surg. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Kimball, Joseph 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 2(1 W. \'a. Cav. 
 
 Kimball, Lewis ' J.in. 24, 1.S65 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27th M.'. Inf. 
 
 Kindig, John M 
 
 Corp., Co. A, 63d I'a. Inf. 
 
 King, Horatio C 
 
 Maj. and y. JI., U. S. Vols, 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 .\;ir. 24, 1865 Sailors Creek, \'.i . Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Dec. 1,1.864 I Spottsy Ivan 1.1, \'a. . May 12,1864 
 Sept. 25, 1897 
 
 King, Thomas J ' Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 rriv.,Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Kinrick, Eben S Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Kinsey, John 
 
 Corp., Co. IS, 45th I'a. Inf. 
 
 Kirby, Dennis T . . 
 
 Maj. 8th Mo. Inf. 
 
 Near Din wicldie Jlar 31,1865 
 Court House, Va. 
 
 Mar. 
 
 1,897 .Spottsylvani.i, \'a . May 1.8,1.864 
 
 Jan. 31, 1894 
 
 Aug. 25, 187 
 
 Vicksburg, Miss. . . Mav 22, 1.863 
 
 Wichita River, Tex. July 12, 187(1 
 
 Kirk, John 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. L, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 Kirk, Jonathan C ' June 13, 1.894 North .\niia River, Ma\' 23, 1864 
 
 Capt. Co. F, 20th Ind. Inf. Va. 
 
 Kirkwood, John A 
 
 Sergt., Co. M, 3d U. S. Cav. 
 
 Oct. 16, 1S77 
 
 Slim Buttes, Dak . , Sept. 9,1876 
 
 r) 
 
 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 concen- 
 trated fire from the enemy. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 n 
 
 in 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag of 6th North 
 Carolina Infantry ( C. S. .V. I. 
 
 D 
 
 Capture of flag of 28th North 
 Carolina Infantry (C. S. .\. 1. 
 
 Was often under fire during the 
 action while acconipauying 
 the division commander as a 
 volunteer aide-de-camp. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Seized the colors, the color 
 bearer havin.g been .shot, and 
 with great gallantry suc- 
 ceeded in saving theni from 
 capture. 
 
 Seized the colors when tlie 
 color bearer was killed, and 
 bore them liimself 111 the as- 
 .sault. 
 
 (■>allanlrv in action. 
 
 Volunteered for dangerous 
 service and, single handed, 
 captured thirteen armed 
 Confederate .soldiers a 11 d 
 marched them to the rear. 
 
 Hravelv endeavored to dis- 
 lodge some Sioux Indians 
 secreted in a ravine. 
 
 * Sec note on page 13^. 
 
74 
 
 MEDALvS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Kirwin, James 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Kitchen, George K 
 
 Sertct., Co. H, 6th U. .S. Cav. 
 
 Kline, Henry 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 40th X. Y. Inf. 
 
 Kloth, Charles H 
 
 Priv., Cliicajjo llcrcantile Bat- 
 terv. 111. L. A. 
 
 Knaak, Albert 
 
 Priv.,Co. B, Hth U. S. Cav. 
 
 Knight, Charles H 
 
 Corp., Co. I,9tli N. H. Inf. 
 
 Knight, Edward F 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Knight, John H 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Knight, Joseph F 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, 6tli U. ,S. Cav. 
 
 Knight, Porter 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Knight, Roscoe G 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Knight, \A/'illiam 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 2ist Ohio Inf. 
 
 Knowles, Abiather J 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 21I Me. Inf. 
 
 Knox, Edwin M 
 
 2d Lieut. 15th N. Y. Battery. 
 
 Knox, George F 
 
 Priv.,Cc:>. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Knox, Hosea B 
 
 Corp., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Knox, John W 
 
 Corp., Co. I,5tli IT. S. Inf. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Apr. 23, 1.S75 
 
 Apr. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 15, 1895 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Upper Washita , 
 Tex. 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va 
 Vicksburg, Miss. . 
 
 July 24, 1869 ' Arizona 
 
 July 27, 1S96 I Petersburg, Va . . . 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Ground of award 
 
 Date. 
 
 Sept. 9, 1874 
 A])r. 6, 1865 
 May 22, 1S63 
 
 Aug. to Oct., 
 1868. 
 
 July 30, 1864 
 
 May I, 1 89 1 White River, S. 
 I Dak. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 — , 1S63 Georgia 
 
 Jan. I, 1.S91 
 
 Dec. 27, 1894 Bull Run, Va. . . 
 Oct. 1.8,1892 Gettysburg, Pa. 
 
 Koelpin, William 
 
 Sergt., Co. I, 5th U. S. Inf. 
 
 Koogle, Jacob 
 
 I.St Lieut. Co. G, 7tli Md. Inf. 
 
 Kosoha 
 
 Indian Scout. 
 
 Kountz, John S 
 
 Drummer, Co. G, 37lh ( )hio Inf. 
 
 Upper Washita, 
 Tex. 
 
 April, 1.S62 
 
 July 21, 1861 
 July 2,1863 
 
 Sept. 9, 1874 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Apr. 23, 1873 
 
 Apr. 23, 1.S75 
 
 Apr. 27, 1865 Five Forks, Va. .. . Apr. 1,1865 
 
 Apr. 12. 1875 
 
 Upper Washita, Sept. 9, 1874 
 Tex. 
 
 I Winter of 
 
 1.872-73. 
 
 Aug. I -,,1.895 Mi.s.sionarv Ridge, Nov. 25, 1S63 
 Tenn. 
 
 * .See note on page 133. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Capture of battle flag. 
 
 Carried, with others, liy hand, 
 a cannon up to and fired it 
 through an embrasure of 
 the enemy's works. 
 
 Bravery in actions and scouts. 
 
 In company with a sergeant, 
 was the first to enter the ex- 
 ploded mine; was woundeil, 
 but took several prisoners to 
 the Federal lines. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Led the advance in a 
 spirited movement to the as- 
 sistance of Troop K, 6th 
 U. S. Cavalry. 
 
 (") 
 (*) 
 
 One of twenty-two men ( in- 
 cluding two civilians) who, 
 by direction of General Jlit- 
 ciiel (or Buell), penetrated 
 nearly 200 miles south into 
 the enemy's territory and 
 captured a railroad train at 
 Bi.g Shanty, Ga., in an at- 
 tempt to de.stroj'the V)rid,ges 
 and track between Chatta- 
 nooga and Atlanta. 
 
 Removed dead and wounded 
 under heavy fire. 
 
 Held his ground with the 
 battery, after the other bat- 
 teries had fallen back, until 
 compelled to draw his piece 
 off by hand; he was se\erely 
 wounded. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Capture of battle flag. 
 
 Gallantry during the cam- 
 paigns again.st Apaches. 
 
 Seized a musket and Joined 
 in the charge. 
 
MKDAI.S OK HONOR. 
 
 75 
 
 Naiiu', rank, ami ')i</aiii/ati<ni. 
 
 Kramer, Theodore 
 
 Priv., Co. C",, i.SSth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Dak" of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Kreher, Wendelin 
 
 I si Scr,t;t. Co. C, 5lh V. S. Inf. 
 
 Kretsinger, George 
 
 Priv., CUica<;o iNIercanlile liat- 
 tery. 111. C A. 
 
 Kuder, Andrew 
 
 2.1 Lieut. Co. G, ,Sth X. Y. Cav. 
 
 Kuder, Jeremiah 
 
 Lieut., Co. A, 74th Ind. Inf. 
 
 Kyle, John 
 
 Corp., Co. M, 5tb V. S. Cav. 
 
 Labill, Joseph S 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 6tli Mo. Inf. 
 
 Ladd, George 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 22cl N. V, Cav. 
 
 Laing, William 
 
 Sergt., Co. I', i5,Sth N. V. Inf. 
 
 Lambert, William H 
 
 1st Lieut, and Adjt. 27th N. J. 
 Inf. 
 
 Lampkin, Gilman H 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Landis, James P 
 
 Chief Bugler, i.st Pa. Cav. 
 
 Lane, George 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Lane, Morgan D 
 
 I'riv., Signal Corps, U. S. A. 
 
 Lanfare, Aaron S 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. B, I.st Conn. Cav. 
 
 Langbein, J. C. Julius 
 
 .^lus., Co. B, gth .\'. V. Inf. 
 
 Larimer, Smith 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 2d Ohio Cav. 
 
 Larkin, David 
 
 Farrier, Co. F, 4th U. vS. Cav. 
 
 Larrabee, Edward N 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Larrabee, James W 
 
 Sergrt., Co. I, ,55th 111, Inf. 
 
 Lawrence, James 
 
 Priv., Co. B, Sth U. .S. Cav. 
 
 Lawry, Franklin E 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Lawson, Gaines 
 
 1st Sergt., Co. D, 4tli K. Tenn. 
 
 Chapin's 1' .1 r ni, 
 near Kii-liniond, 
 Va. 
 
 A]>r. 27, 1877 Cedar Creek,, etc., 
 J Jlont. 
 
 July 211, i,Sg7 ! Vicksburg, Mi.ss, . 
 
 ^lar. 26, 1S65 Waynesboro, Va , . 
 
 .\pr, 7, lS6,s Jonesboro, Ga, , , . 
 
 Au,g, 24. i.S6g Near Republican 
 River, Kans, 
 
 Aug, 
 Mar. 
 Apr. 
 
 1S94 
 1S6.5 
 1865 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Date. 
 
 .Sel)t.2y, 1S64 
 
 Oct. 21. 1876,10 
 Jan. ,S, 1877. 
 
 May 22, 1863 
 
 Mar. 2, 1S65 
 
 I 
 
 .Se])t. 1. 1864 
 July S, 1869 I 
 
 May i[, 18S7 
 
 Vicksburg, Miss. , . May 22, 1863 
 
 W'.aynesboro, Va , . . Mar. 2,1865 
 
 Chapin's I" arm, Sept. 29,1864 
 near Richmond, 
 \-a. 
 
 Jan 
 
 Apr. 
 
 Jan. 
 
 Mar. 
 
 Apr. 
 
 Jan. 
 
 1S65 
 1S65 
 1S65 
 1866 
 1.865 
 I ■'^95 
 
 P a i n e ' s C r o r 
 Roads, Va. 
 
 s ' .\]ir. 5, 1865 
 
 NearJetersville.Va . .Apr, 6.1865 
 .Sailors Creek, \'a , ,' .\pr, 6,1865 
 Camden, N, C Apr. 19, 1862 
 
 Apr. 25,1865 j Sailors Creek, \'a. ., .Apr. 6,1.865 
 
 Se])t. 29, 1872 
 
 Inf. 
 
 Lawton, Henry W 
 
 Capt. Co. A, 30th Ind. Inf. 
 
 Nov. 19, [872 , Red River, Tex 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Sept. 2, 1893 I Vicksburg, Miss, . ., May 22, 1863 
 
 July 24, 1.869 . .Arizona 
 
 Jan, 24, 1.865 
 
 June II, 1.895 McMinnville.Teiin, 
 
 May 22, 1.893 , Atlanta, Ga, 
 
 Aug. to Oct. 
 1868. 
 
 Oct, 3,1863 
 
 Aug, 3, 1864 
 
 Took one of the first prison- 
 ers, a captain. 
 
 Gallantry in actions. 
 
 Carried, with others, by hand, 
 a cannon u]> to .and fired it 
 through an enibra.sure of 
 the enemy's works. 
 
 Ca])ture of flag. 
 
 Capture of flags of 8tli and 
 19th ArkaiLsas ( C, S, .A, j. 
 
 This soldier and two others 
 were attacked by eight In- 
 dians, but beat them off anil 
 badh' wounded two of them. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party. " 
 
 Capture of battle flag. 
 
 Was among the first to scale 
 the ])arapet. 
 
 Offered his services to the 
 Government after expira- 
 tion of his term. 
 
 (*) 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag of gunboat 
 Xai/scDtoiid. 
 
 Capture of flag of i illi Florida 
 Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 Voluntarily, and under a 
 heavy fire, went to the aid 
 of a wounded officer. 
 
 Capture of flag of fjeueral 
 Kershaw's headquarters. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantr}- in the charge of the 
 "volunteer .storming party." 
 
 Bravery in actions and scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Went to the aid of a wounded 
 comrade between the lines. 
 
 Led a charge of skirnii.shers 
 again.st the enemy's rifle 
 pits, and stubliornly ,ind suc- 
 cessfully resisted two deter- 
 mined attacks of the enemy 
 to retake the works. 
 
 ♦See note on p.n^c 1 ;,^, 
 
76 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Date of issue. 
 
 Lawton, John S 
 
 Sergt., Co. D, 5th U. S. Cav. 
 
 June 7, iSSo 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Learned, Peter 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Leavett, Henry ■ Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Lenihan, James Apr. 12, 1875 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 5tli U.S. Cav. 
 
 Leonard, Edwin I Aii.g. 16, i.Sg4 
 
 Sergt., Co. I, 37tli Mass. Inf. 
 
 Leonard, Patrick 
 
 Corp., Co. A, 23<1 U. S. Inf. 
 
 Leonard, Patrick 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 2(.l U. S. Cav. 
 
 Leonard, William 
 
 Priv., Co. L, 2d V. S. Cav. 
 
 Leonard, William E 
 
 Priv., Co. F, .S5th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Aug. 26, 
 June 22, 
 .\ug. 8, 
 -Apr. 6, 
 
 Leport, William F Aug. 4, 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, 27th N. J. Inf. I 
 
 Leslie, Frank 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 4tli N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Levy, Benjamin 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 40th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Lewis, De \Vitt Clinton . . 
 Capt. Co. F, 97tli Pa. Inf. 
 
 1S76 
 1870 
 1877 
 1S65 
 1 888 
 
 Aug. 
 
 22 
 
 r864 
 
 Mar. 
 
 I, 
 
 1S65 
 
 Apr. 
 
 23. 
 
 1896 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Milk River, Colo. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Sept. 29, 1879 
 
 Coolness and steadiness under 
 fire ; volunteered to accom- 
 pany a small detachment on 
 a very dangerous mission. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Clear Creek, .\riz. . Jan. 2, 1873 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Near Petersburg, June 18, 1864 ' Voluntarily e.xpo.sed himself 
 Va. I j to the fire of a Union brigade 
 
 I to .stop their firing on the 
 Union .skirmish line. 
 
 Near Fort Hart- 
 suff, Nebr. 
 
 Apr. 28,1876 Gallantry in charge on hostile 
 Sioux. 
 
 Little Blue, Nebr. . May 15, 1870 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Mnddv Creek, 
 Mont. 
 
 Deep Run, Va. . . . 
 
 May 7, 1877 Bravery in action. 
 
 Aug. 16, 1864 I Capture of battle fl.ag. 
 
 1863 Offered his ser\'ices to the 
 
 Government after his term 
 of enlistment had expired. 
 
 Aug. 15, 1864 ] Capture of colors of 3d Vir- 
 ' ginia Infantry (C. vS. A. ). 
 
 Crlendale, Va ' June 30, 1862 1 Saved the regimental colors. 
 
 F'ront Roval, Va. . 
 
 Lewis, Oilman Jan. 24,1865 
 
 Priv., Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Lewis, Rufus W 
 
 I.St Sergt. Co. K, iSth W R. C. 
 
 Lewis, Samuel E 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 1st R. I. Art. 
 
 Lewis, William B 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, 3d U. S. Cav. 
 
 Libby, Aaron R 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Libby, Arthur 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Libby, Benjamin F 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Libby, Charles G 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 May 9, 1865 
 
 June i5, 1866 
 
 Mar. 28, 1879 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan 24, 1865 
 
 .Sece.ssionville,S.C. June 16, 1S62 
 
 Petersburg, Va. 
 
 Bluff Station, \V\ 
 
 April, 1865 
 
 Apr. 2, 1865 
 
 Jan. 20 to 22, 
 1S77. 
 
 While retiring with his men 
 before a heavy fire of canis- 
 ter shot at .short range, re- 
 turned in the face of the 
 enemy's fire and rescued an 
 e.xhausted private of his 
 company, who, but for this 
 timely action would have 
 lo,st his life by drowning in 
 the morass through which 
 the troops were retiring. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplar)' conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 Voluntarily accompanied the 
 infantry column in the as- 
 sault on the enemy's works, 
 and aided in tnrnin.g thecap■ 
 ture<lgulls upon the enemy. 
 
 Bravery in skirmish. 
 
 {*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 * Sec note on page 133. 
 
MEDALS OF IIOXOR. 
 
 n 
 
 Name, rank, and uryani/atinn. Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 t 
 
 
 
 
 Libby, Fred. W Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Corp., Co. A. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Libby, George H Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Triv., Co. C, 27th Me, Inf, 
 
 Libby, Philander H. . . ' Jan, 24, 1.S65 
 
 Corp., Co, B, 27th Me. Inf. I 
 
 Libby, Samuel H Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 1st Lieut, Co, .\, 27tb Me Inf, ' I 
 
 LiUey,John May I,s, I.S65 Petersburg, Va. . . .\pr. 2, I.S65 
 
 Priv,, Co, I*, 205th Pa Inf, 
 
 Little, Henry F. W Jan, 14,1870 Near Richmond , Sept, —, 1864 
 
 Sergt,, Co, D, 7th X. H, Inf. X'a. 
 
 Little, Thomas Julv 24, i86y .Arizona 
 
 Bugler, Co, B, 8tli U. S. Cav, 
 
 Littlefield, Charles H Jan, 24,1865 
 
 Priv.Co, K, 27th .Me. Inf, 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 kwj. to Oct,, 
 l'86S, ! 
 
 . , , Jan, 24, 1865 
 Jan, 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Littlefield, Emmerson 
 
 Priv,.Co, I, 27th Me, Inf. 
 
 Littlefield, Franklin 
 
 Priv., Co. G. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Littlefield, George 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf, 
 
 Littlefield, George H June 22, 1S95 I'ort I-"isher, \';\- . . Mar. 25, 1S65 
 
 Corp,, Co, G, 1st -Me, Inf, 
 
 Littlefield, Henry Jan, 24. 1865 ,' ,. 
 
 2d I.ieut, Co, I, 27th Jle, Inf, 
 
 Littlefield, James H Jan, 24, 1865 i 
 
 Priv,, Co, B, 27th :\Ie, Inf, 
 
 Littlefield, Jedidiah Jan 24, 1 865 ' 
 
 Ser.irt,, Co, B, 27lh .Me. Inf, 
 
 Littlefield, John Jan, 24,1865 1 
 
 Priv,, Co, G, 27th :\Ie, Inf, 
 
 Littlefield, John T Jan, 24, 1865 
 
 Priv,, Co, F, 27th Me, Inf. 
 
 Littlefield, Joseph F Jan. 24, 1865 I 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th .Ale. Inf. 
 
 Littlefield, Joshua D ' Jan. 24, 1 S65 
 
 Priv,, Co, E. 27th Jle, Inf. 
 
 Littlefield, Josias Jan. 24,1.865 
 
 Priv,, Co, E, 27tli Me, Inf. 
 
 Littlefield, Ralph ■ Jan, 24, 1865 
 
 Priv,, Co, E, 27th Jle, Inf. 
 
 Littlefield, Reuben O Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Littlefield, Thaddeus Jan, 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co, B, 27tli Me, Inf. 
 
 Livingston, Josiah O ' .Sept. 8, 1891 ^ Newport Barracks, 
 
 1st Lieut, and .■\djt, glli \'t. Inf. i N. C. 
 
 I'"eb, 2, 1.S64, 
 
 Locke, Lewis 
 
 Priv,, Co. A, I.St N. J. Cav, 
 
 Locke, Thomas D 
 
 Priv,, Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 .\pr. 24. 1S65 Fame's Cross ' ,\pr, 5, 1S65 
 Roads, Va, 
 
 Jan, 24, 1865 I 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of battle fla:,'. 
 
 Gallantry on the skirniish 
 line. 
 
 Bravery in actions and scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 (*.' 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 1*) 
 
 The color .sergeant having 
 been wounded, this soldier 
 picked up the flag and bore 
 it to the front to the .great 
 encouragement of the cliarg- 
 ing column, 
 
 V) 
 
 (..) 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 By long and persistent resist- 
 ance and burning the 
 bridges, kepta superior force 
 of the enemy at a distance, 
 and covered the retreat of 
 the garrison. 
 
 Capture of a Confederate flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 ♦Src notf on l»a>ic 133. 
 
78 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and ortjanization. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Lohnas, Francis W 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 1st Nebr. Vet. Cav. 
 
 Lombard, Osbright A 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, 27th Mf. Inf. 
 
 Lonergan, John 
 
 Capt. Co. A, 13th Vt. Inf. 
 
 Long, Oscar F 
 
 2(1 Lieut., 5tli U.S. Inf. 
 
 Longee, Lorenzo J 
 
 Priv., C(i. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Longshore, William H 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 30th Ohio Inf. 
 
 June 30, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Oct. 2S, 1S93 
 
 Mar. 22, 1.S95 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Oilman's Ranch, 
 Nebr. 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa. . . . 
 
 Bear Paw Moun- 
 tain, Mont. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Lord, Charles E 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Lord, Edward 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Lord, Ezekiel S ' Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Loid, George A ' Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Lord, John W '■ Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Lord, Lyman 
 
 Priv., Co. 1), 27111 Me. Inf. 
 
 Lord, Timothy H 
 
 Sert^t., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Lorish, Andrew J 
 
 Conini'\- Sergt. ist N. V. Dra- 
 goons. 
 
 Loud, Elbridge 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Love, George M 
 
 Col. 116II1 X. Y. Inf. 
 
 Lovering, George M 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. 1, 4th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Lowell, John H 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Lowell, Moses 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Lower, Cyrus B 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 13th Pa. Res. 
 
 Lower, Robert A 
 
 Priv., Co. K,55th 111. luL 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 ' 
 
 Sept. 27. 1864 Winchester, Va . . 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Mar. 6,1865 I Cedar Creek, Va. 
 
 Nov. ig, 1 89 1 
 
 Port IIuiImih, La 
 
 J.an. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 July 15,1887 Wilderness, Va . . 
 
 Sept. 2, 1893 
 
 Lowthers, James 1 Nov. 16, 1876 
 
 Priv.,Co. H, 6th U. S. Cav. | 
 
 Date. 
 
 May 12, 1865 
 
 July 2, 1S63 
 
 Sept. 30. 1877 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 . 
 
 Aug, 10, 1S94 ; Vicksburg, Miss. . . May 22, 1863 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Crcumd of award. 
 
 Sept. 19, 1864 
 
 Oct. 19, 1S64 
 June 14, 1863 
 
 May 7, 1S64 
 
 Vicksburg, Mi,ss. . . May 22, 1863 
 Sappa Creek, Kans.! Apr. 23, 1S75 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
 Gallantry in defending Gov- 
 ernnient property against 
 Indians. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in the recapture of 
 four guns and the capture of 
 two additional guns from 
 the enemy; also the capture 
 of a number of prisoners. 
 
 Having been directed to order 
 a troop of cavalry to advance, 
 and finding both its officers 
 killed, he voluntarily as- 
 sumed command, and, under 
 a heavy fire from the In- 
 dians, advanced the troop to 
 its proper position. 
 
 (■■') 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ' volunteer storming part}'. ' ' 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (--) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 (*) .'■ 
 Capture of Confederate flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of battle flag of 2d 
 South Carolina (C. S. A.). 
 
 During a momentary confu- 
 .sion in the ranks caused by- 
 other troops rushing upon 
 the regiment, he checked 
 what \\'ould have been a 
 retreat. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Gallant services and .soldierly 
 qualties in voluntarily re- 
 joining his command after 
 having been wounded. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer storming party . " 
 
 Bravery in action. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 79 
 
 Name, rank, and or<;anizatic)n. Date of issne. 
 
 Loyd, George 
 
 Sergt., Co. I, 7th T. S. Cav. 
 
 Loyd, George 
 
 ^ Priv., Co. A, I22cl Ohio Inf. 
 
 Lucas, George W 
 
 Priv.,Co. C, 3d Mo. Cav. 
 
 Apr. 16, 1S91 
 
 .\]ir. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Oround of .award. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Wounded Knee 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 Peter.sburg, ^'a . . . . 
 
 Dec. 29, 1S90 
 
 .\\)r. 2, 1S65 
 
 Luce, Moses A 
 
 Sergt., Co. E, 4th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Ludgate, Wilham 
 
 Capt. Co. G, 59th N. Y. Vet. Inf. 
 
 Ludwig, Carl 
 
 Priv., 34th N. Y. Batterj-. 
 
 Dec. — , lS64 Benton, .\rk July 25. 1.S64 
 
 Lunt, Alphonso M 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, 3Sth Jlas.s. Inf. 
 
 Lunt, John W 
 
 Priv.,Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Lutes, Franklin W 
 
 Corp., Co. D, 1 1 ith N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Luther, James H 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 7th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Luty, Gotlieb 
 
 Sergt., Co. A. 74th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Fel). 7, 1S95 I Laurel Hin,\'a. . . . 
 .■\ug. TO, iSSg Faruiville.Ya 
 
 July 30, 1.S96 Peterst3urg,\'a . . . . 
 
 Slay 10, i,Sg4 Oi)equanCreek,\'a. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Apr. 3, 1S65 Peter.sburij.Va 
 
 May lo, 1.S64 
 A])r. 7, 1865 
 
 June iS, I,S64 
 
 Sept. ig, 1H64 
 Mar. 31, 1.S65 
 
 June 2.S, 1 890 Fredtricksl:mri;.\'a. Jlav 3, 1.S63 
 
 Lydston, Charles 
 
 Priv.. Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Lyman, Joel H 
 
 O. M. Sergt. Co. B, ytli N. Y. 
 Cav. 
 
 Lynch, John B 
 
 Priv.. Co. D, 3d Ind. Cav. 
 
 Oct. 5. 1876 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 .\ng. 20. 1894 
 
 Lyons, Frederick A 
 
 Corp., Co. A, 1st \'t. Cav. 
 
 Lytle, Leonidas S 
 
 Sergt., Co. C. 8th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Lytton, Jepiha L 
 
 Corp., Co. A, 23d T. S. Inf. 
 
 MacArthur, Arthur, jr 
 
 1st Lieut, and Adjt. 24th Wis 
 Inf. 
 
 Machlin, Heniy W. B 
 
 Blacksmith, Co. H,7th U. S. Cav. 
 
 ChancellorsviUe, Jlav ^, 1S63 
 
 Winchester, Va. . . . Sept. ig, 1.S64 
 
 Nov. 23. 1872 Frederick.sl)urg,\'a. Jlay — , 1S64 
 
 Oct. 26.1864 } Cedar Creek. \"a. . . Oct. 19,1864 
 
 .\])r. 12, 1S75 Near Fort Selden, Julv 8 to 11, 
 
 ! N. Mex. ■ 1873. 
 
 Aug. 26, 1876 I Near Fort Hart- Apr. 28, 1876 
 .sufF, Nebr. 
 
 Machol 
 
 Priv., Indian Scouts. 
 
 June 30. 1890 Missionary Ridge, 
 Tenn. 
 
 Oct. 5, 1S78 
 
 Apr. 12, 1S75 
 
 Nov. 23, 1863 
 
 Little Big Horn, June 25, 1876 
 .Mont. 
 
 Arizona 
 
 * See noti- nil ]iaE;e ^^^• 
 
 1872 and 1873 
 
 Braver)-, especially after hav- 
 ing been severely wounded 
 through the lung. 
 
 Capture of division flag of 
 General Heth. 
 
 Pursued and killed the Con- 
 federate brigadier-g e n e ra 1 
 George M. Holt, .Arkansas 
 Militia, capturing his arms 
 and horse. 
 
 Saved the life of a wounded 
 conu'ade under fire. 
 
 .Advanced and rallied the men 
 to advance, to .save a bridge 
 about to be fired b\- tlie 
 enemy. 
 
 -As gunner of his piece, in- 
 flicted singly a great loss 
 upon the enemy and dis- 
 tinguished himself in the 
 removal of the piece while 
 under a hea\y fire. 
 
 Sa\'ed the regimental colors 
 at imminent personal risk. 
 
 Capture of flag of 41st Ala- 
 bama Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 .Among the first to jump into 
 the enem\-'s rifle pits, he 
 himself captured and 
 brought out three prisoners. 
 
 Bravely advanced to the en- 
 emy's line under heavy fire 
 and brought back valuable 
 inform.ation. 
 
 (*) 
 
 In an attempt to capture a Con- 
 federate flag, he captured 
 one of the enemy's officers 
 and brought him within the 
 lines. 
 
 Carried dispatches from the 
 President t<i General Grant. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Services against hostile In- 
 dians. 
 
 Gallantry in cliarge on hostile 
 Sioux. 
 
 Seized the colors of his regi- 
 ment at a critical moment 
 and planted them on the 
 captured works on the crest 
 of Missionary Ridge. 
 
 With three comrades, durin.g 
 the entire engagement, 
 courageously held a ])osition 
 that secured water for the 
 command. 
 
 Gallant services in campaigns 
 against the .Apache Indians. 
 
8o 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Date of issue. 
 
 Maddox, John F I Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Wagoner, Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Magrath, George Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Seneca Mountain, Aug. 25, 1.S69 
 Ariz. 
 
 Near Red River, Sept. 26-28, 
 Te.x. 1874. 
 
 Fort Sanders, 1 Nov. 29, 1S63 
 Knoxville,Tenn. 
 
 Mahers, Herbert 
 
 Priv.,Co. F, .Sth U. ,S. Cav. 
 
 Mahoney, Gregory 
 
 I'riv., Co. E, 4th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Mahoney, Jeremiah 
 
 Sergt., Co. A, 29th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Mandy, Harry J 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. B, 4th N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Mangam, RichardC Sept. 21, 18.S8 1 Hatchers Run.Va. Apr. 2, 1865 
 
 I'riv.. Co. H, 148th X. Y. Inf. 
 
 Manning, George F Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Manning, Joseph S I Dec. 1,1864 Fort .Sanders, j Nov. 29, 1863 
 
 Mar. 3, 1870 
 Oct. 13, 1875 
 Dec. I, 1S64 
 Aug. 22, 1S64 Front Royal, Va. . .' Aug. 15, 1S64 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 29th Mas.s, Inf. 
 
 Manson, Albert 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Manson, Charles H 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 27th ISIe. Inf. 
 
 Manson, Edwin R 
 
 I'riv.,C(X A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Manson, Horatio 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. j 
 
 Manson, John S I Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Knoxvillf.Tenn. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 Manson, John W 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Marland, William 
 
 1st Ueut., 2(1 Indpt. Battery, 
 Mass. L. --V. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1863 
 Feb. 16, 1.897 
 
 Marquette, Charles .^pr. 24, 1865 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, 93d Pa. Inf. 
 
 Marr, Cyrus G Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Coinin'v .Sergt., 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Marriner, James S Jan. 24. 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Marsh, Albert Dec. I, 1S64 
 
 .Sergt, Co. B, 64th N. Y. inf. 
 
 Marsh, Charles H Jan. 12, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 1st Conn. Cav. 
 
 Marsh, George Sept. 1 7, 1 897 
 
 Sergt., Co. D, 104th 111. Inf. 1 
 
 Grand Cotcau, La 
 
 Nov. 3. 1863 
 
 Petersburg, Va . 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 (*) 
 
 {*) 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Gallantr)- in attack on a large 
 party of Che3'eniies. 
 
 Capture of flag of 17th Mis- 
 .sissippi Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 Capture of fl ig of -^d Virginia 
 Infantry (C.'S. a". ). 
 
 Capture of flag of Sth Missis- 
 sippi Infantry ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag of i6th or iSth 
 Georgia Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 (*) 
 (...) 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 .\i'ter having been surrounded 
 by the enemy's cavalry, his 
 support having surrendered, 
 he ordered a charge and 
 saved the section of the bat- 
 tery that was under his coin- 
 inand. 
 
 Apr. 2, 1865 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 .Spottsvlvania.Va. . May 12,1864 Capture of flag. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Marshall, A. Judson 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. K, 9tb V. R. C. 
 
 May 9, 1865 
 
 Marston, Charles N Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Martin, Frank W 1 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Mus., Co. 15, 27lh Me. luf. | 
 
 Back Criek Vallev, 
 Va. 
 
 l-;ikRiver, Tenn. . . 
 
 J"lv 31 
 July 2 
 
 April, 
 
 1864 
 1863 
 
 1S65 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Voluntarily led a .small party 
 and, under a heavy fire, cap- 
 ture<l a stockade and saved 
 the bridge. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 *See nolL- on page 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 8l 
 
 Action. 
 
 XaiiK-, rank, and urtcani/alinii. Dale of issiu-. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Martin, John 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 27th Ml'. Inf. 
 
 Martin, Lyman R 
 
 I'riv.. Co. !■;, 37U1 ile. Inf. 
 
 Martin, Patrick 
 
 Serjrt., Co. C, 5U1 U. .S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24. i.Sfts 
 Jan. 24. 1.S65 
 
 Grounil of award. 
 (*) 
 
 Martin, Sylvester H 
 
 Lieut., Co. K, SSth I'a. Inf. 
 
 Mason, Albert D 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Mason, Elihu H 
 
 .Seri^n., Co. K, 2i.sl Ohio Inf. 
 
 .\]ir. 12. 1S75 ' Ca.stle Dome and Juneandjidv, Callanl services in operations 
 
 Santa Maria : rS7;,. of Capt. James Burns, stli 
 
 Mountains, .-Vriz. I T. S. Cavalry. 
 
 .\]>r. .S, TS94 Weldon Railroad, .Vug. 10, iNh) ( '.allantlvniade a mo.st dan.tjer- 
 Va. 
 
 Jan. 34, i.S6,s 
 
 ous reccinnoissani'L-. 
 
 Mar. 25, 1863 Georgia 
 
 .\pnl, iShj 
 
 Mason, Joseph T 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Matthews, David A 
 
 Corp., Co. E, 8th l'. .S. Cav. 
 
 Matthews, John C 
 
 Corp., Co. \, 6 1 St Pa. Inf. 
 
 Matthews, Milton 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 61st Pa. Inf. 
 
 Mattingly, Henry B. 
 
 Priv., Co. B, loth Ky. Inf. 
 
 Maus, Marion P 
 
 1st Lieut., 1st U. .S. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, KS65 
 
 ,^'ept. 6, 1.S69 .\rizona 
 
 (.)ne of twenty-two men (in- 
 cluding; two civilians) who, 
 bv direction of General 
 jSiitchel (or Buell), pene- 
 tr.ited nearly 200 miles south 
 into the enemy's territory 
 and ca])tnred a railroad train 
 at Bi.i; Slianty, Ga., in an at- 
 tempt to destroy the hridge:. 
 and tr;ick between Chatta- 
 nooga and .\tlanta. 
 
 (*) 
 
 . . . .' t.S6.Sand 1S69 ' Bravery in actions and scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 Pel). 13, 1.S91 Petersburg, \'a. . . , .\pr. 2. i,S65 
 
 Apr. 
 -\pr. 
 Nov 
 
 24. 1S65 
 
 7. 1865 
 
 27. 1S94 
 
 Petersburg, Va. 
 Jonesboro. Ga . . 
 
 Apr. 
 .Sept. 
 
 2, lS6,s 
 I, iSft4 
 
 Maxham, Lowell M 
 
 Corp., Co. F, 7th Ma.s.s. Inf. 
 
 .Aug, 24, 1.S96 
 
 Sierra Mad re Jan. ii,i.S.S6 
 Mountains, Mex- 
 ico. I 
 
 I're<lericksburg,Va. May 3, 1.S63 
 
 May, John 
 
 Sergt., Co. L, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Voluntarily took the colors, 
 whose bjarer had been dis- 
 abled, and, although himself 
 .severely womided, carried 
 the same until the enemy's 
 works were taken. 
 
 Ca])tui:e of flag of 7th Tennes- 
 see Infantry (C. S. .\. I. 
 
 Capture of fla.gs of 6th and 7II1 
 .\rkan.sas Infantry ( C.S..\. 1. 
 
 Mo.st distinguished gallantry 
 in action with hostile Apa- 
 ches led by Geronimo and 
 Natchez. 
 
 Though .severely wounded, 
 and in face of a dea<lly fire 
 from the enemy at short 
 ran.ge, he rushed bravely 
 forward and was among the 
 first to enter the enemy's 
 works on the crest of JIar\'es 
 Heights, and helpeil to plant 
 his regimental colors there. 
 
 .\ug. 25, 1870 Wichita River, Te.\. July 12,1870 Gallantry in action. 
 
 May, William 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 32(1 low.i Inf. 
 
 Mayberry, John B 
 
 Priv., Co. F, isl Del. Inf. 
 
 Mays. Isaiah 
 
 Corp., Co. B, 24th U.S. Inf. 
 
 Mc Anally, Charles 
 
 Lieut., Co. D, 69th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Feb. 22, 1S65 Nashville, Teiiii 
 Dec. 1.1864 Gettysburg, Pa . . 
 
 Dec. 16,1864 Captureof flagof Boiiaiichad's 
 battery (C. S. A.). 
 
 July 3, 1863 Capture of flag. 
 
 7 ' .Sf"'- 
 
 F'eb. 19,1890 .\rizoiia May 11,1889 G.illantry in the fi.ght between 
 
 I I Paymaster Wham's escort 
 
 I I and robbers. 
 
 .\ug. 2, 1897 . Spottsvlvania.Va. .! May 12,1864 In a hanil-to-hand encounter 
 
 ' with the enemy, cajitured a 
 
 I flag, was wounded in the 
 ' act. but continued on duty 
 until he received a second 
 I wound. 
 
 * See note on page i.v^. 
 
82 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and ort;anizntion. Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 McBride, Bernard 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 8th U. S. Cav. 
 
 McBiyar, William 
 
 Sersft., Co. K, lolh P. S. Cav. 
 
 McCabe, William 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 4lh P. S. Cav. 
 
 McCamly, James M 
 
 Capl. Co. A, 9II1 \'. R. C. 
 
 McCammon, William H 
 Lieut., Co. H, 24tli Mo. Inf. 
 
 Julv 24, 1S69 I Arizona Aug. to Oct., 
 
 1S6S. 
 
 Jlav 15, 1S90 Arizona JIar. 7, 1890 
 
 (Jet. 13, 1S75 ' Near Red River, Sept. 26-2.S., 
 ! Tex. I. -.74. 
 
 yiay 9, 1S65 I April, i,S65 
 
 July 9, 1JS96 Corinth, Miss . 
 
 McCann, Bernard 
 
 Priv., Co. I", 22>\ P. S. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 27, US77 Cedar Creek, etc. 
 INIont. 
 
 Oct. 3 and 4, 
 1S62. 
 
 McCarren, Bernard Dec. i, 1S64 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 1st Del. Inf. 
 
 McCauslin, Joseph May 12, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. 1), I2lh W. \'a. Inf. 
 
 McCleary, Charles H Feb. 22, 1865 
 
 I St Lieut. Co. C, 721I Ohio Inf. 
 
 McClelland, James M \u.<,^ 13, 1894 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 3otli Ohio Inf. 
 
 McClernand, Edward J Nov. 27, 1894 
 
 2d Lieut., 2d U, S. Cav. 
 
 Oct. 21, 1876, 
 to Jan. S, 
 1877. 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa. . . . July 3, 1863 
 
 Apponiatto.v cam- 
 paign, Va. 
 
 Nashville, Tenn . . 
 
 Vickslnirg, Miss. . 
 
 Bear Paw Jloun- 
 tain, Mont. 
 
 June 8, 1,865 Blakely, Ala 
 
 Mar. 29 to Apr. 
 9, 1865. 
 
 Dec. 16, 1864 
 May 22, 1863 
 Sept. 30, 1877 
 
 .\])r. 9, i86,s 
 
 McConnell, Samuel . 
 
 Capt. Co. H, 119th 111. Inf. 
 
 McCormick, Michael Apr. 27, 1877 I Cedar Creek, etc., Oct. 21, 1876, 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 5th U. vS. Inf. Mont. 1 to Jan. 8, 
 
 ' 1S77. 
 
 McCornack, Andrew Jan. 10, 1895 : Vick.sburg, Miss. . . May 22, 1863 
 
 Sergt., Co. I, 127th 111. Inf. 
 
 McCulloch, Adam, jr Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27tli Me. Inf 
 
 McDonald, Franklin M, . . Aug. 31, 1872 
 
 Priv., Co. G, nth P. S. Inf. 
 
 McDonald, George E July 21, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. L, 1st Conn. Art. 
 
 McDonald, James Julv 24, 1869 
 
 Cor])., Co. B, 8th U. S. Cav. 
 
 McDonald, Robert Nov. 27, 1894 
 
 1st Lieut.,. 5th P. S. Inf. 
 
 McElhany, Samuel O Apr. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv.. Co. .\, 2d \V. \'a. Cav. 
 
 McEnroe, Patrick H , Sept. 27, 1.S64 
 
 Sergt., Co. D, 6th N. V. Cav, 
 
 McFall, Daniel . Julv 27, 1896 
 
 Sergt., Co. E, 17th Mich. Inf, 
 
 I 
 
 Near Fort Griflin, Aug. 5. 1872 
 Tex. ! 
 
 FortvStedmau.Va. . Mar. 25, 1865 
 
 Arizona Aug. to Oct. 
 
 1868. 
 
 Wolf Mountain , Jan. 8,1877 
 Mont. 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va, , Apr. 6,1865 
 Winchester, Va . . . , , Sept. 19, 1864 
 Spottsylvania.Va. . I\Iay 12, 1864 
 
 Bravery in actions and scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 Bra\ery in action with .\pache 
 Indians. 
 
 Gallantry in attack on a large 
 party of Chej'ennes. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111, 
 
 Voluntarily assumed c o m - 
 niand of his company, then 
 under fire, on C)ctober 3, 
 1862, and .so continued in 
 command until the repulse 
 and retreat of the eneni}' on 
 the 4tli of October, 1S62; 
 the loss to this companv' 
 during the battle being very 
 great. 
 
 Gallantrv in actions. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Gallant conduct in action. 
 
 Capture of flag of 4th plorida ' 
 Infantry (C.S. A. ). 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer stormin,g party." 
 
 Gallantlv attacked a band of 
 hostiles and conducted the 
 combat with excellent skill 
 and boldness. 
 
 Capture of fla.g. 
 Gallantrv in actions. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " vol intteerstormin,g party." 
 
 Gallantry in defeatin.g Indians 
 who attacked the tnail 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Bravery in actions and scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 Led his command in a suc- 
 cessful charge a.gainst su- 
 perior numbers of hostile 
 Indians, strongly posted. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Capture of colors of 36th \"n- 
 ginia Infantry ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 Captured the colonel com- 
 manding the Confederate 
 brigade that charged the 
 P'nion batteries. 
 
 * See uote on page 133. 
 
ISIKDALS OF JIUNOR, 
 
 S3 
 
 Name, rank, and ori;anizalion. Dak- n! issne. 
 
 Actiim, 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 ( '.round III' auaril. 
 
 McGann, Michael A 
 
 1st Serijt. Co. !•', J^d U. S. C:i 
 
 McGar, Owen 
 
 I'riv.. Co. C, ,stli U.S. Inf. 
 
 McGinn, Edward 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1-", .S4th Ohio Inf. 
 
 McGonagle, Wilson 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 30tli Ohio lid". 
 
 McGonnigle, Andrew J 
 
 Capt. and Asst. O. II., I'. S.Vols. 
 
 Aug. 9,1880 I Koselind Kiver, |une 17, 1876 
 I Mont. 
 
 Apr. 27, I.S77 Cedar Creek, etc., Oct. 21, 1876, 
 
 Mont. I to Jan. 8, 
 1S77. 
 
 Jiuie 28, i,S94 ' \'ickshurt;. Miss. . .: May 22, i.S6,^ 
 
 •Xiit;. 15, 1.S94 \'irksl>urij. Miss. . .1 Mav 22, 1.863 
 
 July 21, 1.S97 Cedar Creek, \'a. . .1 Oct. 19,1864 
 
 McGough, Owen 
 
 Corp., Battery I). 5th I'. S. Art. 
 
 .Any. 28, 1897 Bull Run.\'a. . , July 21, i,S6i 
 
 McGraw, Thomas 
 
 Serjrt., Co. B, 23d 111. Inf. 
 
 McGuire, Charles 
 
 Priv.. Co. I). 27tli :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 McGuire, Patrick 
 
 Priv., Chicaj^o Jlercantile Bat- 
 tery, 111. L. A. 
 
 McHugh.John 
 
 Priv.,Co. A. 5tli U. ,S. Inf. 
 
 Mclntire, Henry 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27tl) Me. Inf. 
 
 May 12, 1865 Pelersl)UrK,\'a 
 
 .\pr. 1, 1.865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 15, 1895 \'ic-k.sl)Ui;.j, Miss. . .' May 22, 1,863 
 
 .\pr. 27,1877 Ce<lar Creek, etc., 
 Mont. 
 
 Oct. 21, i.S7(,. j 
 to Jan. .s 
 1877. 
 
 McKay, Charles 'W 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 154th X. V. Inf. 
 
 McKee, George 
 
 ColorSer},rt.,Co. D,89tli N.Y. Iiif. 
 
 McKeen, Nineveh S 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. H, 21st 111. Inf. 
 
 McKeever, Michael 
 
 Priv., Co. K, jth Pa. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 -Apr. 13, 1894 Dug Cap, Ga I May 8, 1864 
 
 May 12, 1865 
 
 June 23, 1891, 
 
 Aug. 2, 1,897 
 
 McKenney, Abner 
 
 Priv,, Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 McKenney, Benjamin R. . . 
 - Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 McKenney, Charles F 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jau. 24, 1,865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 .\])potnattox cam- Mar. 29 to 
 paign,\'a. .\pr. 9, 1865 
 
 Stone River, Teiin. Dec. 30, 1.862 
 
 Liberty Clap.Tciiu . June 25, 1863 
 BurntOrdiuary,\'a. Jan. 19, 1863 
 
 Callanlry in acliou. 
 ( ".aHaul r\ in ailic lus. 
 
 C.allantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming )>.art v." 
 
 ("rallaiitry in tile charge of the 
 "volunteer storming part v." 
 
 While acting cliitf i,uarter- 
 m.isterof C.eiieralSlKridan':; 
 forces operating in the Shen- 
 andoah Valley, wassevcrelv 
 wimniled while leading a liri- 
 gaile of infantry, and was 
 connnended for the greatest 
 gallantrv bv General Sheri- 
 .1.111. 
 
 Through his personal exer- 
 tions under a heavy fire, 
 one of the guns of his bat- 
 tery w:is brought off the 
 field; .ill the other guns 
 were lost. 
 
 One of the lliree soldiers most 
 conspicuous for gallantry 
 in tlie final a.ssault. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Carried, with others, by hand, 
 a cannon up to and fired it 
 through an eml)rasure of the 
 enemy's works. 
 
 Gallantrv in actions. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Voluntarily risked his life iu 
 rescuing, under the fire of 
 the enemy, a woun<led com- 
 rade who was lying between 
 the lines. 
 
 Gallant conduct in acticui. 
 
 Conspicuous in tlic charge, 
 wliere he was three times 
 wounded. 
 
 Captured colors of .Sth Arkan- 
 sas Infantry ( C. S. A.). 
 
 Was one of a small scouting 
 party that charged anil 
 routed a mounted force of 
 the enemy six times their 
 numlier. He led the charge 
 in a most gallant and dis- 
 tinguished manner, .going 
 far beyond the call of dut}-. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 *Sec note oil patje 133. 
 
84 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Naiuf, rank, :incl (in,'aiiizatioii. Date of issue. 
 
 McKenney, Enoch ' Jan. 24, i86s 
 
 I'l-iv., Ok H. 2-jth Me. Inf. 
 
 McKinley, Daniel Julv 24, 1.S69 
 
 Priv., Co. H, stli r. S. Cav. 
 
 McKown, Nathaniel A Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Serift., Co. B, s-Stli I'.i. Inf. 
 
 McLaughlin, Dennis Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 McLennon, John Dec. 2, i.SyS 
 
 Mu.-;., Co. A, 7th U. S. Inf. 
 
 McLoughlin, Michael Apr. 27, 1S77 
 
 Sergt., Co. A, 5th I'. S. Inf. 
 
 McMahon, Martin T War. 10. 1891 
 
 Capl. and A. D. C, U. S. Vols. 
 
 McMasters, Henry A Nov. 19, I1S72 
 
 Cori).,Co. A, 4th II. S. Cav. j 
 
 McMillan, Albert W ; June 23, 1X91 
 
 Sergt., Co. E, 7th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ciround of award 
 
 Arizona Aug. to Oct. , 
 
 1S6.S. 
 
 Chapin's farm, Sept. 29, 1864 
 near Richmond, 
 Va. 
 
 Big Hole, Mont . . . .Vug. g, 1S77 
 
 McMillan, Francis M ' Apr. 24, 1865 
 
 Serj^t., Co. C, I I'ltli ( )hio Inf. 
 
 McNally, James ' Sept. 6, 1S69 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. K. Sth I'. S. Cav. 
 
 McNamara, William 1 Nov. 19, I1S72 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. F, 4th V. S. Cav. 
 
 McPhelan, Robert A\n. 27, 1877 
 
 Sergt., Co. E, 5th V. S. Inf. 
 
 McVeagh, Charles H . . Julv 24, 1869 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 8th U. S. Cav. 
 
 McVeane, John P , . Sept. 19, 1870 
 
 I'riv., Co. D, 49th N. v. Inf. 
 
 McWhor.er, Walter F .\pr. 24, 1865 
 
 Ci.nnu'v Sergt., Co. H, 3d W, 
 \'.i. Cav. 
 
 Meach, George E Sept. 27, 1864 
 
 Farrier, Co. I, 6th X, Y. Cav. 
 
 Meagher, Thomas Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Kst Sergt. Co. G, l.sMh X. V. Inf. 
 
 Meaher, Nicholas , Feb. 14, 1S70 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 1st r. S. Cav. ' 
 
 Mealy, John Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 I'riv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Mears, George W Feb. 16, 1897 
 
 Sergt., Co. A, 6th Pa. Res. 
 
 Cedar Creek, etc., 
 Mont. 
 
 Oct. 21, 1876, 
 to Jan. 8, 
 
 1877. 
 
 White Oak Swani]), 
 Va. 
 
 June 30, 1862 
 
 Red River, Te.x . . . 
 
 Sept. 29, 1872 
 
 Wcjiniiled K n e e 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 Dec. 29, i8go 
 
 Petersburg, \'a . . . 
 
 Apr. 2, 1865 
 
 Arizona 
 
 1868 and 1869 j 
 Sept. 29, 1872 
 
 Red River, Te.x 
 
 Cedar Creek, etc., 
 Mont. 
 
 Oct. 21, 1S76, 
 to Jan. 8, 
 1877. 
 
 Arizona 
 
 Aug. to Oct., 
 1 868. 
 
 FYedericksburg 
 Heights, Va. 
 
 May 4, 1863 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va. . 
 
 Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Winchester, Va , . . 
 
 Sept. 19, 1864 
 
 Chapin's Farm, 
 near Richmond, 
 Va. 
 
 Sept. 29, 1864 
 
 i 
 
 Chiricalma Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Oct. 20, 1869 
 
 Getty.sburg, Pa. . . . 
 
 July 2, 1S63 
 
 (*) 
 
 Bravery in actions and scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Ciallantry in action. 
 Gallantrj- in action. 
 
 Voluntarily rescued a valuable 
 train that had been aban- 
 doned and was covered by 
 the enemy's fire. 
 
 Gallantrv in action. 
 
 While engaged with Imlians 
 concealed in a ravine, he 
 assisted the men on the 
 skirmish line, directed their 
 iire, encouraged them by e.x- 
 ample, and used every effort 
 to dislodge the enem)'. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Bravery in actions and scouts 
 again.st Indians. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 Gallantrv in actions. 
 
 Bravery in actions and .scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 Shot the Confederate color 
 bearer, seized the colors, 
 and, single handed, charged 
 on the enem\-, many of 
 whom were captured. 
 
 Capture of flag of 6th Tennes- 
 see Infantry (C. vS. A.). 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Led a section of his men on 
 the enemy's works, receiv- 
 ing a wound while scaling a 
 parapet. 
 
 Gallantry in action, 
 
 (*) 
 
 With five volunteers he .sfal- 
 lantly charged on a number 
 of the enemy's sharp.shoot- 
 ers concealed in a log house, 
 captured them, and brought 
 them into the Union lines. 
 
 *St'e Hole oil page 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 ''^S 
 
 Action. 
 
 NaiiU', rank, and organization. I Date of issue. I 
 
 Grounil of award. 
 
 I'lace. 
 
 Megee, William 
 
 Drummer. Co. C, ,^_^d X. J. Inf 
 
 Menter, John W 
 
 Ser.i;!.. Co. I), 5th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Merriam, Henry C 
 
 l.ieut. Col. .S5th V. S. C. T. 
 
 Merrifield, James K 
 
 Corp.. Co. C, S.Stli 111. Inf. 
 
 Merrill, Augustus 
 
 Capt. Co. H, [St Me. \'et. Inf. 
 
 Merrill, Charles H 
 
 I'riv., Co. .A, 27tli JSIe. Inf. 
 
 Merrill, Frederick A 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Merrill, John 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, ,sth V. S. Cav. 
 
 Merrill, Jonas F 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Merrill, Samuel 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Merritt, John G 
 
 Sergt,, Co. K, 1st Miini. Inf. 
 
 Mildram, Frank S 
 
 I'riv., Co. D, 27th I\Ie. lid". 
 
 Miles, George S 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Miles, Nelson A 
 
 Col, 6lst N. V. Inf. 
 
 Miles, Thomas P 
 
 Corp.. Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Mdler, Caleb L 
 
 Priv., Co. I", 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Miller, Daniel H 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, ;,d 1". .S. Cav. 
 
 Miller, Frank , , 
 
 Priv., Co. .M, 2(1 .\. V, C.-iv. 
 
 Miller, George 
 
 Corp., Co. H,5th r. ,S. Inf. 
 
 Miller, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. B, Stii r. S. Cav. 
 
 Miller, Henry A 
 
 Capt. Co. li, ,Stli 111. Inf. 
 
 Miller. Jacob C 
 
 Sergt., Co. (.",, 1 y,Uh 111. Inf. 
 
 Miller, James P 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 4tli Iowa C.iv. 
 
 Feb. 7, 1S66 Mnrfreesboro.Tenn 
 
 .\pr, 24, i.S6.=i Sailors Creek, Va. . I .\pr. 6. 1.S65 Capture of fla 
 
 Date. 
 
 Dec, 5. i<S6.( .\niong the first to capture 
 two of tile enemy's guns. 
 
 June 2S, 1S94 I'ort Blakelv, Ala , i .\pr. 9, 1.S65 \'olunteered to attack the ene- 
 my's works in advance of 
 orders, and, upon permission 
 being given, made a most 
 giillant assault. 
 
 Mar. 2.S, 1.S96 h'ranklin. Tenn 
 Oct 23, 1891 Petersburg, \'a . 
 
 Nov. ;,o, I.S64 ' Captured two l),ittle Hags from 
 the enemy, .ind returned 
 with them to his own lines. 
 
 A\n-. 2, 1S65 I With sixteen. skirmishers, ca])- 
 tured and brought in seven- 
 ty-nine ])risoners. 
 
 Jan. 24, i.S6,s 
 
 Jan. 24, i,S65 
 
 June 7, i.S.So i\lilk Kiver, Colo . . Sejil. 29, 1879 
 
 Jan. 24, I.S65 ! 
 
 Jan. 24, i.S6,s 
 
 .\]ir. 1, i.SSo Bull Ruu,Va July 21, 1S61 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S6.S 
 Jan. 24, r.S6,T 
 
 Julv 2^, I.S92 Chaneellorsv i 1 1 e, 
 Va. 
 
 Jan. 24, r.S65 
 ' Jan. 24, 1S65 
 ; Nov. i,^, 1.S71 
 
 .■\pr. 24, 1S65 
 
 :Mav 2 and 
 
 (*l 
 
 (*) 
 
 Though painfully wounded, he 
 remained on duty and ren- 
 dered gallant ami valuable 
 service. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in action; was 
 vvouniled in advance of his 
 reginienl. 
 
 ( ■■ ) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Distinguished gallantry while 
 holding, with his command, 
 an advanced position against 
 repeated assaults by a strong- 
 force of the enemy; was 
 severely wounded. 
 
 .\pr. 27, 187 
 
 July 24, I.S69 
 
 Whetstone Monn- May 5.1*^71 t'Tallantrv in action, 
 tains, .\riz. 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va . I .Apr. 6, i.S6,s Capture of Hag of 2,5th Bat- 
 talion Virginia Infantrv i C. 
 
 ,S. A. t. 
 
 Cellar Creek, etc 
 -Mont. 
 
 Arizona 
 
 June S, 1S65 , Blakely, .Via 
 
 .\ng. 20, i,S9| : \'ickshurg, .Miss, . 
 June 17, i.Sh5 Selma, .\l;i 
 
 I 
 
 * .Set- note oil p.nsje i.^.^. 
 
 Oct. 21, 1.S76, CTallantrv in actions, 
 to Jan. .s, 
 
 1S77. 
 
 .Aug. to Oct., Bravery in actions and sconts 
 
 1 868. again.st Indians. 
 
 .\pr. 9, i,S6s Capture of flag. 
 
 May 22, 1863 Callantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer .storming ]>arty." 
 
 .\]ii. 2,1865 Capture of standard of I2tli 
 Mississippi Cavalrv ( C. S. 
 
 I .A. ), 
 
B6 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. | Date of i.ssue. 
 
 Miller, John 
 
 Priv..Co. H. Sth N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Mar. 26, 1865 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Wavnesboro.Va. . .] Mar. 2, 1865 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Miller, John Dec. i, 1S64 Gettysburt;, Pa . . July 3, 1.S63 Capture of two flags. 
 
 Corp., Co. G, nth Ohio Inf. j 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 (*) 
 
 Miller, Mark 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Miller. William E ' July 21. 1S97 | Gettysburg. Pa. . . . July 3, 1.S63 Without orders led a charge of 
 
 (Japt. Co. 11, 3d Pa. Cav. i his squadron upon the flank 
 
 of the enemy, checked his 
 attack, and cut off and dis- 
 pensed the rear of his col- 
 umn. 
 
 J\lillerkin. \A/illiam, jr Jan. 24. 1865 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Milliken, Charles H ' Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv.. Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Milliken, John S Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. A. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Milliken, Moses S Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. 1", 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Milliken, Nathaniel M Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv.. Co. I", 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Mills, Elihu J Jan. 24. 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. B. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Mindil, George W Feb. 10, 1887 
 
 Col. 27th N. J. Inf. 
 
 June 17, 1863 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 {*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Volunteered the .services of 
 his regiment after its term 
 had expired. 
 
 Mindil, George W Oct. 25,1893 Williamsburg, Va. . May 5,1862 As aide-de-camp led the charge 
 
 Capt. Co. I, 6i.st Pa. Inf. 
 
 Mar. 27. 1.S90 Spottsylvania.Va. . j May 12, 1.S64 
 
 Mitchell, Alexander H 
 
 Capt. Co. A, io5tli Pa. Inf. 
 
 Mitchell, Charles H Jan. 24. 1S65 . , - 
 
 Pri\. , Co. K. 27th Mc. Inf. 
 
 Mitchell, Deodat | Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. , 
 
 Mitchell, Edwin Jan. 24. 1.865 ! 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. , 
 
 Mitchell, John 1 Apr. 23, 1875 Upper Washita, 
 
 1st Scrgt. Co. I, 5th U. S. Inf. | ' ' I Xex. 
 
 Mitchell, John J | Mar. 3. i''^7o IkU Canvon, Ariz. Julv 3,1869 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Corp., Co. L, 8th r. ,S. Cav. ' ' 1 ' ' ' 1 
 
 with a part of a regiment, 
 pierced the enemy's center, 
 silenced some of his artil- 
 lery, and, getting in his rear, 
 caused him to abandon his 
 po.sition. 
 
 Capture of flag of i8th North 
 Carolina Infantry ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 
 Sept.gtoii, i Gallantry in engagement 
 1874. j with Indians. 
 
 Mitchell, Joseph S Jan. 24, 1,865 I (*) 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Mitchell, Joseph S., jr Jan. 24,1865 ' 1 ! (*) 
 
 Priv.. Co. F. 27th Me. Inf. I 
 
 Mitchell, Theodore Apr. 24, 1865 ; Petersburg, Va. . . . .\pr. 2, 1.S65 Capture of flag. 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 61st Pa. Inf. I 
 
 Moffitt, John H Mar. 3, 1891 
 
 Corp.. Co. C. 1 6th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Molbone, Archibald 
 
 Sergt.. Co. Gt, i.st R. I. .\rt. 
 
 June 16, i,S66 
 
 Gaines Mill.Va. . .1 June 27, 1862 
 
 Petersburg, Va. 
 
 Voluntardy took up the reg- 
 imental colors after several 
 color bearers had been shot 
 down, and carried them un- 
 til himself wounded. 
 
 Apr. 2, 1.S65 Voluntarily accompanied the 
 infantry coUunn in the as- 
 sault on the enemy's works, 
 and turned the captured 
 guns upon the enemy. 
 
 *SL-f note- on puge 1,13, 
 
MEDALS OK HONOR. 
 
 87 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, and oryani/alion. I >alf of is.siR'. 
 
 Place. 
 
 ( troiiiicl (if award. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Monaghan, Patrick | Dec. i, 1864 Peter.slmrg, Va. . . . June 17, 1.S6.J 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 4Stli Pa. Inf. 
 
 ! .\]>r. 27, 1S77 Cedar Creek, etc., Oct. 21, 1.S76. 
 
 Mont. to Jan. S, 
 
 1S77. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Montrose, Charles H 
 
 I'riv., C.i. I, jth r. S. Inf 
 
 Moody, Charles H 
 
 I'riv., Co, I, 27th .Me. Inf. 
 
 Moody, James E 
 
 Priv., Co. 1, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Moody, William H 
 
 iht Sersjt. Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Mooie, George A 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27tli Me, Inf, 
 Moore, Geoige D 
 
 Priv., Co. I), iitli W. \':\. Inf. 
 Moore, John 
 
 Priv.. Co. II, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 Moore, Wilbur F Feb. 22, 1.S65 Na.'.-lu ille, Tenn . . . Dec. 16, [S^rj 
 
 Priv,, Co. C, 117111 111. Inf. ' I 
 
 Moquin, George Jan. 27, iS.So | Milk Kiver, Colo. .! .Sept. 29 to 
 
 Corp., Co. I", 5tli r. S. Cav. ' ( )ct. 5, 1S79, 
 
 Moran, John Mar. 3, i,S7i) Seneca Monnt.iin, ; .^njf. 25, I1S69 
 
 Priv., Co. I', Sth r. S. Cav. ' .\ri/. 
 Morey, Delano -Xajr. 14, 1X43 McDowell, \"a Mav .\ i.Sh 
 
 Priv., Co. H, .S21I Uhio Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jail. 24, uS6,=i 
 
 Oct. 6, 1.H64 ' I'ishers Hill, \'.i .. Sejit. 22. 1S64 
 
 Jan. 24. i.S6,= 
 
 Morford, Jerome 
 
 Priv., Co, K, 55th 111, Inf, 
 Morgan, George H 
 
 21I Lieut,, 3d I'. S. C.iv. 
 
 .Sept. 2,1893 I Xickslinr.!,', Miss. . . May 22, r.S6;, 
 July 15, iSc)2 liij^'Dry I'ork, .\ri/. i Jul\- 17,1882 
 
 Morgan, Lewis | Dec. i, 1864 Spottsvlvaiiia,\'a. ., Mav 12, 1.S64 
 
 Priv,, Co, I, 4tli Ohio Inf. 
 
 Morgan, Richard H June 17. 1.865 Cohinilius, ('.a .\)n. 16. 1865 
 
 Corp., Co. .•\, 4th Iowa C.iv. 
 Morgan, William F J.in. 24, 1S65 j 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Morriarty, John .Sept. 6, 1S69 | -Xrizoua , . . . r86Sand 1869 
 
 Sergt., Co. E, Sth V. S. Cav. | 
 
 Morris, James L .Vug, 12, 187,5 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. C, 8th U,.S. Cav, i 
 Morris, William 1 .\pr. 24, 1863 J Sailors Creek, Va. ., Apr. 6, i8h= 
 
 Sergt,, Co. CistN.V. f Lincoln) ' I 
 
 Cav. I 
 
 Morris, William W ! Apr. 2-;, 1S75 I'pper Washita, ! Sept,9tori, 
 
 Corp., Co. II, 6th U. S. Cav. ; ' j Tex. 1874. 
 
 Morrison, Francis Aug. 2, 1.897 ' Bermuda Hundreil, June 17, 1864 
 
 Near Fort Seldcn, Julv 8 to 11, 
 N, Me.x, 1873. 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 85th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Va. 
 
 Morrison, Ivory C Jan. 24, i<S6,S 
 
 Priv., Co. H. 27th Me. Inf, 
 Morse, Benjamin p'el). 24, 1891 
 
 Corp., Co. C. 3d Mich, Inf. 
 Morse, Charles E Jan. i^,, 1.890 Wilderness, V a 
 
 Sergt., Co. I, 62(1 N. V. Inf. 
 
 ,S])ott.sylvaiiia,\'a. ' May 12,1864 
 May 5, 1864 
 
 Recapture of colors of 7th N. 
 V. II. A. 
 
 Gallantry in .actions. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 Cajiture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of fl.ig. 
 
 (",al]aiitr\ ill action. 
 
 (■allantry in action. 
 
 .\rter the charge of the coiii- 
 iiiand had been repulseU, he 
 rushed forward, alone, with 
 an empty gun and captured 
 two of the enemy's .sharp- 
 shooters, 
 
 ( '.allantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party," 
 
 (lallantly held his ground at 
 a critical inoment and fired 
 u])oii the advancing enemy 
 (hostile Indians) until hiiii- 
 .self di.sabled by a shot. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Rraver}- in actions and scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 .Services against liu^tile In- 
 dians. 
 
 Capture of flag of 4iilh \'ir- 
 giiiia Infantry 1 C. S. A. 1. 
 
 (■allantrv in engagement with 
 
 Indians. 
 Wihintarily expo.sed himself 
 
 to a heavy fire to l)ring olT a 
 
 wounded comrade. 
 
 ri 
 
 Capture of colors of 4lh 
 Georjjia Battery ( C. S. .\. 1. 
 
 Voluntarily ru.shed back into 
 the enemy's lines, took the 
 colors from the color ser- 
 geant, who was mortal Iv 
 wounded, and. althongli 
 himself wonndeil, carried 
 them through the fight. 
 
 "'See note on I>:li;e l.;,^. 
 
88 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and orijaiiizatioii. Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Mostoller, John W 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 54th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Dec. 27, 1894 
 
 Place. 
 
 L,yiichl)urg,Va . . . 
 
 Date. 
 
 June iS, 1864 
 
 Mott, John 
 
 Serjit., C". F, 3d U. S. Cav. 
 Moulton, Alonzo P Jan. 24, 1IS65 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Moulton, Charles H ' Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co, I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Moulton, Erastus ' Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Sc-rtjt., Co. I. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Nov. 27, lSq4 
 
 Nov. r;,, 1.S71 | Whetstone Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Ground of award 
 
 Voluntarily led a charge on a 
 Confederate battery (the 
 officers of the company be- 
 ing disabled ), and compelled 
 its hastv removal. 
 
 Moylan, Myles 
 
 Capt., 7th r. S. Cav. 
 
 Mugridge, Samuel Jan. 24, iS6,s 
 
 Priv., Co. (",, 27111 Me. Inf. 
 Mulholland, St. Clair A 
 
 Col. 1 i6tli Pa. Inf. 
 
 Bear Paw Moun- 
 tain, Mont. 
 
 May 5, 1.S71 Callantrv in action. 
 
 I ("■) 
 
 j (*) 
 
 i (*) 
 
 Sept.;v>, 1S77 
 
 Mar. 26, 1.S95 i Chancellorsvill t 
 Va. 
 
 Mundell, Walter L 
 
 Corp., Co. p;, 5th Mich. Inf. 
 Mt-nsell, Harvey M ' Feb. 5, 1.S66 
 
 .Sergt., Co. A, gqth Pa. Inf. 
 
 .\pr. 24, i'S65 I .Sailors Creek, \'a. 
 
 Gallantly led his command in 
 action against Nez Perces 
 Inilians until himself severe- 
 ly wounded. 
 
 May 4 and 5, Held the enemy in check all 
 1863. 
 
 A\>v. 6, iS6,s Capture of flag 
 
 night to cover the retreat of 
 the .Armv. 
 
 March, Orrin Jan. 24, 1N65 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Murphy, Daniel Dec. 1, 1S64 Hatchers Run, Va 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, 19th Mass. Inf. 
 Murphy, Dennis J. F 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, 14IU Wis. Inf. 
 
 1S61 to iSb.s j ,Services during the rebellion; 
 carried the colors of the 
 regiment through thirteen 
 engagements. 
 
 Jan. 22, i,S92 Corinth, Mi.ss. 
 May 9, 1865 
 
 Murphy, Edward 
 
 2d Fieut., Co. H, loth V. R. C. 
 
 Murphy, Edward [ Feb. 14, 1870 ChiricahuaMoun- 
 
 Priv., Co. G, I.St r. S. Cav. 
 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Murphy, Edward F 1 .\pr. 23, i8,So Milk River, Col 
 
 Cor]!., Co. 1), 5th r. .S. Cav, 
 
 Oct. 27, 1864 ; Capture of flag of 47th North 
 Carolina Infantrj- (C. S. A. ). 
 Oct. s and 4, ! Carried the colors until three 
 l!S64. i times wounded. 
 
 .\pril, 1865 In testimony of his faithful 
 I and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 Oct. 20, 1869 ! Gallantry in action. 
 Sept. 29, 1879 ' Gallantry in action. 
 
 Murphy, James F ,Sei)t.25, 18S6 Petersburg, Va 
 
 Priv., Co. L, I.St Conn. .'\rt. 
 
 Murphy, Jeremiah Oct. 16, 1877 
 
 Priv., Co. M,,vl U. S. Cav. ' 
 
 Murphy, Join B Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. I", 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Mar. 25, 1865 } .\ piece of artillery having 
 been silenced by the enemy, 
 I this soldier voluntarily a.s- 
 
 sisted in working the piece, 
 conducting liimsel f through- 
 out the engagement in agal- 
 lant and fearless manner. 
 Powder River, , Mar. 17, 1876 , I'.iavery in action with Sioux. 
 
 Mont. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Murphy, John P 
 
 Priv., Co. K,,'Sth Ohio Inf. 
 
 Murphy, Joseph W 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Murphy, Michael C 
 
 Lieut. Col. 170th N. V. Inf. 
 
 Sept. 1 1, 1M66 ,\ntielam, Md . 
 Jail. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 15,1897 .N'orlli .\nna, Va. . 
 
 Sept 17, 1862 Cajiture of flag of 13th Ala- 
 : bauKi Infautrv iCS. A.). 
 
 May 24. 18C-4 This officer, commanding the 
 regiment, kept it on the 
 field, exposed to the fire of 
 the enemy, for three hours, 
 without being able to fire 
 line .shot in return, because 
 j I if the ammunition being ex- 
 hausted. 
 
 *See mile- (in page 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 89 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, andortfaniz.ition. 
 
 Murphy, Philip 
 
 Corji., Co. I", Sth V. S. Cav. 
 
 Murphy, Robinson B 
 
 JIus., Co. A, 127IU 111. Inf. 
 
 Mar. 3, 1.S70 
 July 22, 1890 
 
 Seneca iiountain, 
 Ariz. 
 
 Atlanta, f.a 
 
 Murphy, Thomas 
 
 Corp., Co. V. Sth I'. vS. Cav. 
 
 Murphy, Thomas 
 
 Corp., Co. K, i.S'Sth X. V. Int' 
 
 Murphy, Thomas C 
 
 Corp.. Co. 1,31st 111. Inf. 
 
 Murphy, Thomas J 
 
 istSertrt. Co. G. 146th N.V. Inf. 
 
 Murray, Thomas 
 
 Scrfft.. Co. B, 7tli r. S. Cav. 
 
 Myers, Fred 
 
 Sergl., Co. K, 6th I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Myers, George S 
 
 I'riv., Co. I", loist Ohio Inf. 
 
 Myers, William H 
 
 Priv., Co. A, I St Md. Cav. 
 
 Nannasaddie 
 
 Indi.in Scout. 
 
 Nantaje 
 
 Imlian .Scout. 
 
 Nason, 
 
 Priv., 
 
 Nason, 
 Priv.. 
 
 Nason, 
 Priv. , 
 
 Nason, 
 
 Priv.. 
 
 Nason, 
 
 Scr.tjt 
 
 Nason, 
 Priv.. 
 
 Nason, 
 
 Priv., 
 
 Nason, 
 Priv., 
 
 Neahr, 
 Priv.. 
 
 Andrew J 
 
 Co. F. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Freeman 
 
 Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 John 
 
 Co. (;, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Luther 
 
 C.I. P.. 271I1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Nathan P 
 
 .. Co. C. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Robert 
 
 Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Samuel E 
 
 Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 WiUiam H 
 
 Co. I. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Zachariah C 
 
 Co. K, r42d N. V. Inf. 
 
 I\I.ir. 3, i.S7() Seneca Mountain, 
 Ariz. 
 
 Cliapin's I'arin, 
 near Richninnil, 
 Va. 
 
 .\]ir. 6, i,S65 
 
 .\u!i. 14, iSy3 Vicksliur.L;, ^li 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Date. 
 
 :\u.l'. 25, 1S6;) 
 July 2.S, i!S64 
 
 .\;i.i;. 2,s, i.S6(i 
 Sept. 24, i.Sf)4 
 
 :\Iav 22. 1.S63 
 
 .\])r. 27, i.%.s Five p'orks, \'a . . . .Vpr. 1. iS(i5 
 
 (hi, ,S, 1878 Little r.i.u; Horn. Jinn- 2,s, 1^7(1 
 Mont. 
 
 I'eli. 4, r.Syi White River. S. Jan. 1, iScji 
 Dak. 
 
 A]ir. 9. 1S94 C h i ck ania n.i,'a . Sejit. 19, I. '-'63 
 'I'enn. 
 
 |nne 14, 1S71 .\p])oin;;ttox Court .\]i','. 9, i.Sd.s 
 House. \'.i. 
 
 .\|ir, I 2, iS7~ 
 
 .\]ii-. 12, 1.S75 
 
 1.S72-1.S73 
 
 1S72-1.S73 
 
 Neal, John F 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jr.n. 24, i.S6,s . . 
 
 Jan, 24, i.S6,s . 
 
 Jan. 24, iSf,.s . - 
 
 Jan. 24. 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1X65 I, - 
 
 Jan. 24, i.S6,s 
 
 Jan. 24. iS6,s - 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S63 
 
 Sept. II, 1890 p'orL I'isher. N. C . . Jan. 16. 1.S65 
 
 J.an, 24, i,S6,s | 
 
 ('yallaiUry in action. 
 
 l'.,in,i.; orderly to the bri.gade 
 coininander, he voluntarily 
 led two regiments, .as reen- 
 forcenients. into line of bat- 
 tle, wlieie he had liishor.se 
 shot under him. 
 
 ( '.:\llantry in rclion. 
 C:'iiture of fla^. 
 
 Voluntarily cro.s.sed the line 
 of heavy fire of rnioii and 
 Confe<lerale forces, carrvin.;; 
 ■A iiiessa.<;e to stop the firing 
 of one Fnioii re.yiiiient on 
 another. 
 
 C,i]iture of lla.g. 
 
 I'.ii. light ii]i the pack train, 
 ,ind on the second dav the 
 r.itioiis. under a heavy fire 
 froin the enemy. 
 
 With live men, repelled a su- 
 I ])erior force of the eneiiiv, 
 1 and hekl his position against 
 I their re]>eated eiTorts to re- 
 capture it. 
 
 Saved the le.giniental colors 
 by .greatest ])er.sonal devo- 
 tion and braverv. 
 
 Oallantry in action; w.is five 
 times wounded. 
 
 Gallant conduct in campaigns 
 and engagements with 
 .-\paches. 
 
 Gallant conduct in cain])ai.gns 
 and en.ga.gements with 
 .\paches. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 (■') 
 
 Voluntarily advanced with the 
 hea<l of the column and cut 
 down the ]>alisadiii,g. 
 
 (*) 
 
 *Sec uote on page 13.^. 
 
90 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and orscanization. 
 
 Neal, Solon D 
 
 Priv., C<i. L. 6th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ground of awanl. 
 
 Neder, Adam 
 
 Corp., Ci>. -\. 7t1i r. S. Cav. 
 
 Needham, Frank E 
 
 I'riv., Co. I-;, 27th .Me. Inf. 
 
 Neilan, Frederick S 
 
 ,St.TKl., Co. A, 6th r. S. Cav. 
 
 Nelson, Jacob F 
 
 1st Ser.nt. Co. .X, 9th V. R. C. 
 
 Aui.;. 25, 1X70 Wichita River, Tex. July 12,1870 
 Apr. 25,1891 ! Sioux campai,t;ii .. . Dec. 1890 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 ! 
 
 Callantrv in action. 
 
 I )i.stinj'iushed liraverv. 
 
 Apr. 2-;, 1875 , T'pjjer Washita, ■ Sept. 9-11, 
 Tex. 1S74. 
 
 May 9. 1865 
 
 .\pril, 1.865 
 
 Nevers. Robert 
 
 2d Lieut. Co H. Sth N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Neville, Edwin M 
 
 Capt. Co. C, 1st Conn. Cav. 
 
 Newbegin, Luke L 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Newman, Henry 
 
 1st Sercrt. Co. F, 5th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Newman, William H 
 
 Lieut., Co. B, S6th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Nichols, Franklin 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Nichols, Henry C 
 
 Capt. Co. E, 73<l U. S. C. T. 
 
 Nickolson. Edward P 
 
 I'riv., Co. H. 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Nihill,John 
 
 Priv., Co. r, 5th r. S. Cav. 
 
 Mar. 26, 1.865 Waynesboro, Ya . . Mar. 2, 1.S65 
 
 .\pr. 24, 1S65 Sailors Creek, Ya. , Apr. 6, i.'<65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1 865 I ! 
 
 Dec. 4, 1874 ( Whetstone Moun- July i;„ 1872 
 ( tains, Ariz. 
 
 .\pr, 24, 1865 I Near Amelia Apr. 6, 1.S65 
 Spring, Ya. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 : 
 
 Any. .^,1897 , I'ort Makely, Ala, . .-Xpr. 9,1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Noble, John M. . . 
 
 Priv., Co. .\, 27 Me. Inf. 
 
 Noble, William H 
 
 1st .Ser,gt. Co. G. 12th Y. R. C, 
 
 Nolan, John J 
 
 Ser.ift., Co. K, .Sth X. II. Inf. 
 
 Dec. 4. 1874 Wlietstone Moun- July 13, 1872 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 ._ 
 
 May 9,1865 April, 1865 
 
 .•\ui;, 2, 1.S97 
 
 Georgia Landing, Oct. 27, 1.862 
 La. 
 
 Nolan, Richard J 
 
 I'anier, Co. I, 7th I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Noll, Conrad 
 
 ,Sen;t., Co. I), 20th Midi Inf. 
 
 Norman, Charles S 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 North, Jasper N 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 4th \a. Inf. 
 
 Norton, Clark H 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27 Me. Inf. 
 
 .\])r. I, i8gi i White Clav Creek, Dec. 30, 1S90 
 ; S. Dak. ' 
 
 Julv 28, 1.S96 S]iottsylvania, Ya . :May 12, 1864 
 
 Jan. 24,1865 
 
 i 
 
 July 27, 1894 ' Yicksbnrg, Miss, . . May 22, 1863 
 Jan. 24. 1865 
 
 *Scc note on page 1,^3, 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 Capture of two flags. 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 {*) 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Yoluntarily made a reconnois- 
 sance in advance of the line 
 held by his regiment, and, 
 under a heavy fire, obtained 
 information of great value. 
 
 (*) 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 .Mthough prostrated by a can- 
 non shot, refused to give up 
 the flag which he was car- 
 rying as color bearer of his 
 regiment, and continued to 
 carry it, at the head of the 
 re.giment, throughout the 
 engagement. 
 
 Bravery. 
 
 Seized the colors, the color 
 bearer haying been .shot 
 down, and gallantly fought 
 his wa\' out with them, 
 though the enemy were on 
 the left flank and rear. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer. storming party." 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 91 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. . Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Norton, Eben H 
 
 Priv.,Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Norton, Elliott N 
 
 2(1 Lieut. Co. 11. 6tli :Mich. Cav. 
 
 Norton, John R 
 
 Lieut., Co. M, 1st N. V. ( Lin- 
 coln ) Cav. 
 
 Norton, Leonard 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27 Me. Inf. 
 
 Norton, Llewellyn P 
 
 Sergt., Co. L, loth N. Y. Cav. 
 
 (iround of award 
 
 Jan. 24,1865 1 1 (*) 
 
 Apr. 24, 1S65 .Sailors Creek, \'a. . .Vjir. 6,1X65 Capture of two flajjs. 
 .■\])r. 24, 1,S65 Sailors Creek. \'a .\pr. 6,1X65 Ca])ture of Hag. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Noyes, William W 
 
 Priv., Co. I', 2(1 \'t. Inf. 
 
 Nute, Ivory H 
 
 Cor])., Co. I), 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Nutting, Lee 
 
 Capt. Co. C, 61st X. V. Inf. 
 
 July 3,1X65 Sailors Creek, Va. . .Vjir. 6,1X65 
 
 Mar. 22, iXg2 Sjjottsvlvania, Va 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 May 12, 1X64 
 
 (*) 
 
 Charged the enemy, and. with 
 the assistance of Corporal 
 Bringle, captured a field 
 piece, with two ])risoners. 
 
 .Standing upon the top of the 
 breastworks, del i l)eratel v 
 took aim, and fired no less 
 than fifteen .shots into the 
 enemy's lines. 
 
 (*) 
 
 O'Beirne, James R 
 
 Capt. Co. C.57tli N. V. Inf. 
 
 O'Brien, Henry D 
 
 Corp., Co H, i.st Minn. Inf. 
 
 Aug. 15, i.Sq^ ' Todd's Tavern, Va. 
 
 Jan. 20, 1.X91 Fair Oaks, Va . 
 
 ;\Iay X, 1.S64 ' Led the re.giment in the charge 
 at a critical moment, under 
 a murderous fire, until he 
 fell desperately wounded. 
 
 May 31 and Gallantly maintained the line 
 Junei,iS62.| of battle until ordered to 
 fall back. 
 
 .\pr. 9, 1X90 Oettysburg, Pa. 
 
 O'Brien, Lewis 
 
 y. M. 27II1 Me. Inf. 
 
 O'Brion, Peter 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 1st N. V. ( Lincoln ) 
 Cav. 
 
 O'Callaghan, John 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, Htli V. S. Cav. 
 
 O'Connor, Timothy 
 
 Priv., Co. K. 1st U. .S. Cav. 
 
 O'Dea, John 
 
 Priv., Co. I), Xlh JIo. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 July 3, 1.S63 
 
 Taking up the colors where 
 they had fallen, he m.shed 
 ahead of his regiment, close 
 to the muzzles of the ene- 
 my's guns, and engaged in 
 the desperate struggle in 
 which the enemy was de- 
 feated, and, though severely 
 wouniled, he helil the colors 
 until wounded a. second time. 
 
 INIar. 26, 1.S65 Waviiesboro,\'a. !\Iar. 2, 1X65 Capture of llau 
 
 July 24. 1S69 Arizona 
 Jan. 5, r.S65 
 
 Aug. to Oct. 
 1S6X. 
 
 Bravery in actions and scouts 
 against Inilians. 
 
 O'Donnell, Menomen 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. A, nth Mo. Inf. 
 
 Okes, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 July 12, 1.S94 \icksburg. Miss, , , May 
 
 X'ieksburg, Mi.ss 
 
 1X63 
 May 22, 1.X63 
 
 Sept. II, 1897 
 
 Jan. 24, 1X65 
 
 ( rallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer, storming ])arty. " 
 
 \'oluntarily joined the color 
 guard in the a.s.sault on the 
 enemy's works when he .saw 
 indications of wavering, and 
 caused the colors of his regi- 
 ment to be planted on the 
 pnnipet. 
 
 Fort DeRussey, L:i. ..Mar. 14, 1X64 , Voluntarily jilaceil himself in 
 
 the ranks of an a.s.saulting 
 column ( bein.g then on staff 
 duty I and rode with it into 
 the enemy's works, being 
 the only mounted olllcer 
 present; was twice wounded 
 in battle. 
 
 ♦Sue not f oil page 13.^. 
 
92 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Oliver, Charles 
 
 Sergt., Co. JI, looth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Oliver, Francis 
 
 i-st Sergt. Co, G, i.st U. S. Cav. 
 
 Oliver, Paul A 
 
 Capt. Co. ]•;, 5th X. V. Vol. Inf. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Petersburg, Va . . . . Mar. 25, 1.S65 
 
 July ?,. 1S65 
 Feb. 14, iH-n 
 Oct. 12, 1892 Resaea, Ga May 15, 1.S64 
 
 Chiricahua Moun- ' Oct. 20, :.S69 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 O'Neill, Stephen 
 
 Corp., Co. H, -th 1'. S. Inf. 
 
 Sept. 2S, i.Sgi 
 
 Chanccllorsville, May 1,1863 
 Va. 
 
 O'Neill, 'William 
 
 Corp., Co. I, 4th r. S. Cav. 
 
 Opel, John N Dec. 1 , 1 S64 
 
 I'riv., Co. G, 7th Ind Inf. 
 
 Nov. ly, 1S72 ' Keil River, Tex- . . . Sept. 2g, 1S72 
 Wdderness, Va. . . . May .5, iS6; 
 
 Orbansky, David 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, SSth Ohio Inf. 
 
 Sliiloh, Tenn 1 
 
 Aug. 2,1879! \'icksburg. Miss., 1S62 ami 1S6;, 
 I, etc. ■ I 
 
 Ordway, Moses ' Jan. 24. 1S65 \ 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 O'Regan, Michael Julv 24, 1.S69 .\ri/.ona 1 Aug. to Oct., 
 
 I'riv., Co. P., Sill r. S. Cav. ' '< 186.S. 
 
 Orr, Moses A])r. 12,1 S75 ! Winter of 
 
 I'riv., Co. .\, i.st r.S. Ca\. " l''^72-7,i- 
 
 Orr, Robert L Nov. 2.S, 1S92 ' Petersburg, \'a \]>r. 2, 1865 
 
 Col. 61st Pa. Inf. 
 
 Ort'l, Jacob G 
 
 Corp., Cii. D, 28lli I'.i. Inf. 
 
 Osborne, 'William 
 
 Sergt., Co. M, ist ['. S. Cav, 
 
 Jan. II, [.86- .\ntictani. Mil . 
 
 Sc])t. 17, 1862 
 
 Osgoo J, Henry B 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. I, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Oss, Albert Mav 6. 1,892 
 
 Priv.,Co. B, nth X. V. Inf. 
 
 .\])r I 1. 187!; Winter of 
 
 1872-7;,. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 i 
 
 Chanccllorsvillc, ' Mav ^, 186.^ 
 Va. 
 
 O'SuUivan, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. I,.(tli I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Otis, William M 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Overturf, Jacob H 
 
 Priv., Co. R, 85d Ind. Inf. 
 
 Owen, Elijah J. C 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Owen, Mark L. H 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Owen, Melville C 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27lh :\le. Inf, 
 
 Packard, Charles F 
 
 Priv., Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Packard, Loren F 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, .Sth X. V. Cav. 
 
 Oct. i},. li^JS ' Staked Plains, Tex. Dec. 8,1874 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 .\ug. 1;,, 1894 \'icksburg. Miss. . . May 22, 1.86;, 
 
 J.-in. 24, 1.86.S , . 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.86.S I 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 I 
 
 .\ug. 2(1, 1S91 ' Raccoon Ford, Va. Xov. 27, 1863 
 
 Page, Amos W Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 I St Lieut. Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Capture of flag of 31st Geor- 
 gia Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 Bravery in action. 
 
 While in charge of a brigade, 
 assisted in preventing a di.s- 
 aster caused by Union troops 
 firing into each other. 
 
 Took up the colors from tlie 
 hands of the color bearer, 
 who had been shot down, 
 and bore them through the 
 remainder of the battle. 
 
 Bravery in action. 
 
 Capture of flag of 5'ith Vir- 
 ginia Infantry ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 Gallantry in actions. 
 
 en 
 
 Bravery in actitnis and scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 Gallantry in campaigns and 
 engagements with Apaches. 
 
 Carried the colors, at the head 
 of the column, in thea.ssault, 
 after two color bearers had 
 been shot down. 
 
 Capture of flag, sujiposed to 
 be of 7th South Carolina 
 Infantry (CS. A. ). 
 
 Gallantry^ in campaigns and 
 engagements with .\])aches. 
 
 Remained in the rifle pits af- 
 ter the others had retreated, 
 firing constantly and contest- 
 ing the ground step by step. 
 
 Gallantry in a long cha.se 
 after Indians. 
 
 (*) 
 
 ('■allantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer .storming party . " 
 
 (*) 
 
 {*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Charged alone on three Con- 
 federate soldiers, and res- 
 cued a comrade whom they 
 had captured, 
 
 (*) 
 
 * See nolt nn page 133. 
 
MEDALS OK IIOXOR. 
 
 93 
 
 AcUolK 
 
 XMiia-, rank, ami oru;aiii/.ali(>ii. Datcol ismu-. 
 
 ("irinind of award 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date-. 
 
 Paine, Adam 
 
 I'riv.. Iiiiliaii Si-outs 
 
 Palmer, George H . 
 
 .Mu.s., iM 111. Cav. 
 
 Palmer, James W 
 
 I'riv.. Co. C. 27tli Mr. Inf. 
 
 Palmer, John G. 
 
 Corp., Co. 1', 21st Conn. Inf. 
 
 Palmer, William J 
 Col. 15U1 I'a. Cav. 
 
 Pardun James M 
 
 I.St Ser^t. Co. K. 24th W K. C. 
 
 ,)an. 2.\, 1S65 
 
 Oct. .v>, 1.S46 
 
 IhIi. 2|. iS'M 
 
 .1 May 9, 1.S65 
 
 Parker, Benjamin F 
 
 I'riv., Co. <;,. 27tli Ml-. Inf. 
 
 Parker, Horace B 
 
 I'riv., Co. G. 27tli Mf. Inf. 
 
 Parker, Joseph D 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. G. 27th Ml-. Inf. 
 
 Parker, Thomas 
 
 Corp., Co. !',. 2.1 R. I. Inf. 
 
 Pa-ks, James W 
 
 Corp., Co. I'. I itli Mo. Inf. 
 
 Parks, Jeremiah 
 
 Priv.Co. A, 9th X. V. Cav. 
 
 Parnell. William R 
 
 1st Lieut.. 1st r. S. Cav. 
 
 Oct. I,v I'^75 ' Staked Plains. Tex. Sc])t. 2u. [,S7.| (iallantr\ in action. 
 
 Mar. 10, i,S96 Lcxiii,L;ton. Mo. . . . Sept. 20, l.Sfti V'oluiitctrcil to fitjlit in the 
 
 trenches, and also led a 
 charjje which resulted in 
 the recapture of a Lnion 
 hospital, t<),i;ether with Con- 
 federate sharpshooters then 
 occu])\'iiig the .same. 
 
 (*) 
 
 ;. i.S(i2 X'oluuteered to assist as .t;un- 
 ner of a battery upon which 
 the enemy was concentrat- 
 ing; its lire, and fou;;ht with 
 the battery until the clo.se 
 of the eui^aL^enient. 
 
 I. iNfiT With 150 men, attacki'd and 
 defeated a sujierior force of 
 the eueniy. capturintj their 
 iieldpiece ;nicl about luo 
 lirisoners. without the loss 
 of a man. 
 
 In testimony of liis faithful 
 and exemplary conduct .is 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Sjiringfield, III. 
 
 I * I 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 1.S65 Planted the fnsl color on tin- 
 cueun's works. 
 
 .Vjiril, i.Sd.s 
 
 Jan. 24. i.Sfis 
 Jan. 24. 1S65; 
 Jan. 24, i.S6,s 
 
 Petersliur". \'a 
 
 .\l.r. 
 
 May 9, i,S67 
 
 Sailors Creek, \'.'i .\pr. 6, 1.S65 Carried tile regimental colors 
 
 over the creek after the regi- 
 
 I nunt had broken and been 
 
 I re])nlseil. 
 
 l'"el>. 22. i.S6,s Xashville. Tenn , , , Dec. 16, rSfj) Capture of (lag. 
 
 Oct. 26, 1.S64 Cedar Creek. \a . Oct. 19. 1S64 Capture of tl.ig. 
 
 SejJt. 16, 1.S97 ; Wliite ]!ird Can- June 17. |S7 
 
 Wliite Hird Can- 
 von. Idaho. 
 
 Parody, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27th Me. luf. 
 
 Parrott, Jacob 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 33d Ohio Inf. 
 
 J.m. 24, ise.s 
 Mar, 
 
 25, 1.S63 Oeorgia 
 
 .\pril, 1.S62 
 
 Parsons, Joel 
 
 Priv.. Co. H, 4th Va. Inf. 
 
 .Vn.g. 16, iS9.j X'icksburg, ^liss. . . May 22, 1.S63 
 I 
 * Sec note on ])aj;e 133. 
 
 With a few ineu. in the face of 
 a heavy fire from pursuing 
 Indians, and at iinniinenl 
 peril, returned and rescued a 
 soldier whose horse had been 
 killed, and who had been 
 left behind in the retreat. 
 
 One of tw^enty-tvvo men (in- 
 cluding two civilians I who. 
 by direction of Oeneral 
 jiitchel (or BucU), pene- 
 trated nearly 2(x) miles south 
 into the enemy's territory 
 and ca]itnred a railroad train 
 at Hig Shanty, Ga.. in an 
 attempt to destroy the 
 bridges and track lietween 
 Chattanooga and .Atlanta. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " vol nnteerstorinin.g party." 
 
94 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and oricaiiization. 
 
 Patch, John, jr 
 
 Priv., Co. K. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Patterson, Gardiner 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf 
 
 Patterson, John H 
 
 1st Lieut., nth U. S. Lif. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 July 23,1897 Wilderness, Va . 
 
 Patterson, Mark 
 
 Priv.,Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Paul, Elbridge R 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 27111 Me. Inf. 
 
 Paul, Henry M 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Paul, William H 
 
 Sergt. , Co. E, 90th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan, 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Pay, Byron E 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 2(1 :\Iinn. Inf. 
 
 Payne, Irvin C 
 
 Corp., Co. M, 2d N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Payne, Isaac 
 
 Trumpeter, Indian Scouts. . 
 
 Pearsall, Platt 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 30th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Pearson, Alfred L 
 
 Col. 155th Pa. Inf. - 
 
 Nov. 3,1896 Antietaiii, Md. 
 
 Sept. 11,1897 : Nolensville, Tenn 
 
 Date. 
 
 May 5, 1864 
 
 .Sept. 17, 1862 
 
 Feb. 15, 1863 
 
 Apr. 24, 1865 Sailors Creek, Va. . ' .\pr. h, 1.S65 
 
 Peavey, Chandler 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27tl' Me. Inf. 
 
 Peck, Cassius. 
 
 Serg., Co. F, 1st U. S. S. S. 
 
 Peck, Theodore S 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. H, 9th Vt. Inf. 
 
 May 28, 1875 j Pecos River, Tex. . 
 Aug. 14, 1S94 j Vick.sburg, Mi.ss. . . 
 Sept. 17, 1897 Lewis' Ivirin, \'a . . 
 
 Ajir. 25, 1875 
 May 22. 1863 
 Mar. 29, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 ( )ct. 12, I.S92 
 
 Sept. 8, i8gi 
 
 Peirsol, James K 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, 13th Ohio Cav. 
 
 Blackburn's Ford, 
 Va. 
 
 Newport Barracks, 
 N. C. 
 
 Apr. 24,1865 Paine's Cross 
 i Roads, Va. 
 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
 Sept. 19, 1862 
 
 Feb. 2, 1S64 
 
 Apr. 5, 1865 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Under the heavy fire of the 
 advancing enemy, picked 
 up and carried several hun- 
 dred yards to a place of safety 
 a wounded officer of his regi- 
 ment, who was helpless and 
 would otherwise have been 
 burned in the forest. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 I7nder a mo.st withering and 
 coiicentrateil fire, volunta- 
 rily picked up the colors of 
 his regiment, when the 
 bearer and two of the color 
 guard had been killed, and 
 bore them aloft throughout 
 the entire battle. 
 
 Was one of a detachment of 
 .sixteen men who heroically 
 defended a wagon train 
 against the attack of 125 
 cavalry, repulsed the attack, 
 and saved the train. 
 
 Capture of Virginia State col- 
 ors. 
 
 Gallanlrv in action. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ' volunteer storming party. " 
 
 Seeing a brigade forced back 
 by tile enemy, he seized his 
 regimental color, called on 
 his men to follow him, and 
 advanced upon the enemy 
 under a severe fire. The 
 whole line took up the ad- 
 vance, the lost ground was 
 regained, and the enemy was 
 repulsed. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Took command of such sol- 
 diers as he could get ind 
 attacked and captured a 
 Confederate battery of four 
 guns Also, while on a recon- 
 noissance, overtook and cap- 
 tured a Confederate .soldier. 
 
 By long and persistent re- 
 ■'sistance and burning the 
 1 iridges, kept a superior force 
 of the enemy at bay and cov- 
 ered the retreat of the gar- 
 rison. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 95 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Date of issne. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 riatv. 
 
 Date. 
 
 C") 
 
 Pendexter, Paul Jan. J4, 1865 
 
 l'riv.,Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Pengally, Edward ' Feb. 14,18701 Chiric.iliua Mimii- ( )ct. Jo. iS6c/ Callanlrv in action. 
 
 I'riv., Co. C. stli f. S. Cav. 
 
 Pennell, Horace. 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 271I1 Mc. Iiif. 
 
 Pennsyl, Josiah 
 
 Sergt., Co. -M, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Pennypacker, Galusha . 
 Col. 97th Pa. Inf. 
 
 tains, At\/,. 
 
 Jan. 24, i86,s 
 
 -Vpr. 2^,1875 I'piK-r Wasliil.i., .Sc])!. 11, 1874 
 Tex. 
 
 .Vug. 17, 1891 I'ort f'isher, N. C. . Jan. 15, 1.S65 
 
 . Sept. 24, 1879 P.lakc-1\ . .\.hi 
 
 -\)>r. 9. 1.86.S 
 
 Pentzer, Patrick H 
 
 Cor])., Co. C. 97tli 111. Inf. 
 
 Perkins, George D Jan. 24. 1865 I 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Perkins, James G [an. 24, 1.865 
 
 I'riv.. Co. E, 27111 Me. Inf. 
 
 Perkins, John Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 27th Mc. Inf. 
 
 Perkins, John W Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 2d I.ieut. Co. F, 27 Me. Inf. 
 
 Perkins, Otis W Jan. 24. 186=; . 
 
 I'riv.. Cn. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Perkins, Samuel Jan. 24. 1865 . . 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Perry, Pharaoh Jan. 24, 1.895 
 
 I'riv., Co. I), 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Perry, William R | Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 I'riv., Co. D, 271I1 Me. Inf. i 
 
 Pesch, Joseph Jlar. 10, 1896 Ciiand Ctulf, Mis-.. .\]ir. 28-29, 
 
 Priv., Battery .\, 1st Mo. L. A. , 1863. 
 
 Pettigrew, Colby H 
 
 I'riv., Co. G, 271)1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Pettigrew, John 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Petty, Philip 
 
 Sergt., Co. A, 136th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24. 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 .Xug. 15, i.^q', I'rc(lericksl)ury, Dec. is, 1862 
 \'a. 
 
 Phife, Lewis July 24, 1869 .\ri/.ona . . ■\n,i;. to Oct.. 
 
 Sergt., Co. B. 8th U. S. Cav. i ' [ 1868. 
 
 Philbrick, Ira A Jan. 24, 1865 • 
 
 Pnv.,Co. H, 27lh Me. Inf. 
 
 Philbrick, Robert S Jan. 24.1865 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Philipsen, Wilhelm O Dec. 12,1.804 Milk Cretk. Col". , Sept. 29, 1879 
 
 Blacksmith, Troop D, 5th U. S. 
 
 i i I 
 
 *Sec nylc ou page 133. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Gallantly led the charge over 
 a traverse and planted the 
 colors of one of his regi- 
 ments thereon; was severely 
 wounded. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 i'n 
 
 With two comrades volunta- 
 rily took position on board 
 the steamer C/nrsfiiiaii, in 
 charge of all the guns and 
 ammunition of the battery, 
 and remained in charge of 
 the same, although the 
 steamer became unmanage- 
 able and was e.xposed for 
 some time to a heavy fire 
 from the enemy. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Took up the colors as they 
 fell out of the hands of the 
 wounded color bearer, and 
 carried them forward in the 
 charge. 
 
 Bravery in actions an<l scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 (*) 
 
 {*) 
 
 With nine others voluntarily 
 attacked and captured a 
 .strong position held by In- 
 dians. 
 
96 
 
 MKDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, ami organization. Pate of is.sue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 .•\pr. 24, 1S65 ! SutherlandStation,! Apr. 2, 1865 
 \a. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S63 
 
 Phillips, Josiah 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, MSth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Phillips, Rufus 
 
 I'riv., Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Phillips, Samuel D .\uii. S, ],S77 Mudrlv Creek. Mav 7,1^77 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 2(1 r. S. Cav. Mont. 
 
 Phillips, Trafton Jan. 24, iS65 
 
 Priv.,Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Phisterer, Frederick Dec. 12, 1.S94 Stone River,Tenn. Dec. },i. i,S62 
 
 1st Lieut,, iSth U. vS. Inf. 
 
 Phoenix, Edwin Oct. 13, 1875 Near Reil River, , Se])t, 26-28, 
 
 Corp.,Co. K, 4th U. ,S. Cav. j ' ' Tex. | 1874. 
 
 Pickernell, Richard Jan. 24, 1865 1 
 
 Priv., Co. (",, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Pickle, Alonzo H Jnne 12, 1895 j Deep P.otloni, \"a. . .Vui;. 14, 1864 j 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, isl Minn. Inf. ' ! 
 
 Pierce, Charles A Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Corp., Co. D, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Pierce, Daniel , Jan. 24, i86,s | 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. ' 
 
 Pierce, Henry B Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Corp., Co. D, 271)1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Pierce, Sylvester 1 Jan. 24, 1865 ' 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Pierce, William B 1 Jan. 24, 1S65 I 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Pierson, Stephen May 11, 1887 
 
 ■ 2(1 I<ient. Co. D, 27th N. J. Inf. ! 
 
 C'jronnd of award. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Pike, Charles M Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Pike, George B Jan. 24, 1 865 
 
 Priv., Co. E. 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Pike, William C Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Corp., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Pillsbury, Woodman Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Pingree, Samuel E 
 
 Capt. Co. F, 3d Vt. Inf. 
 
 Aug. 17, 1891 Lees Mills, Va. ... Apr. 16, 1.86.; 
 
 Pinkham, Charles H 
 
 Sergt. Maj. 57II1 Mass. Inf. 
 
 .\|)r. 15, 1.895 I'ort Stedinan, Va. Mar. 25, 1865 
 
 Pinn, Robert ; Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. I, 5th I'. S. C. T. 
 
 Piper, Horace L Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf. 1 
 
 Chapin's Farm. Sept 29^ 1864 
 near Richmond, 
 Va. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (r.illanlrv in action. 
 
 Voluntarily conveyed, under 
 a heavy fire, inforination to 
 the commander of a battal- 
 ion of regular troops, by 
 which the battalion, was 
 saved from capture or an- 
 nihilation. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Saved the life of an officer 
 Ivin.g lietwecn the lines. 
 
 (*) 
 {*) 
 
 Offered his services to the 
 tiovernment after expira- 
 tion of his term. 
 
 I*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantly led his company 
 across a wide, deep creek, 
 drove the enenn' from the 
 rifle pits, which were within 
 2 yards of the farther bank, 
 and remained at the head of 
 his men until a .second time 
 severely wounded. 
 
 Ca])tured the flag of the 57th 
 North Carolina Infantry (C. 
 S. .\. ), and saved his own 
 colors by tearing them from 
 the staff while the enemy 
 was in the camp. 
 
 Took command of Compaii)- I 
 after all the officers had been 
 killed or \vounded and gal- 
 lantly led it in battle. 
 
 (*) 
 
 *.See note on page 133. 
 
MKUALS Ol' HONOR. 
 
 97 
 
 Actiiin. 
 
 Name, niiik, mtkI ciri;aiii/.ati(>n. l)atr nf issue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Dale 
 
 ( '.niiinil cif award. 
 
 Pittinger William 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 2(1 Ohio Inf. 
 
 ;\Iar. 25, 1863 (ieorgia 
 
 .Vpr. 6, 1.S65 
 
 Pittman, George J .Vpr. 24, i.Sfi5 Sailors Creek, \'a . 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, istN.V.( Lincoln 1 
 Cav. 
 
 Pitts, George Jan. 24, rS65 
 
 I'riv.. Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Plant, Henry E .Xpr. 27, I.S96 Ik-iitonville, N. C. . liar. 19, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. I'', 14th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Ajjril, 1.S62 
 
 Piatt, George C July 12, iSq, ' I-airfielil, Pa . 
 
 Priv., Troop H, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 July 3, 1.S63 
 
 Platten, Frederick Nov. 16, 1876 1 Sappa Creek, Kans., Apr. 23, 1.S75 
 
 Sergt., Co. H, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Plowman, George H j Dec. i, 1864 Petersburg, Va ... June 17, 1864 
 
 vSergt. Maj., 3d Md. Inf. ' 
 
 Plumer, Jeremiah Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Capt. Co. I", 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Plumer, William Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Plunkett, Thomas Mar. 30, 1866 i Fredericksburg, Va. 
 
 Sergt., Co. H, 21.SI Mass. Inf. 
 
 Dec. 1 1, 1862 
 
 Poole, James A 
 
 Priv., Co. I', 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Poppe, John A 
 
 Sergt., Co. I". 5tli I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 27, 1880 , Milk River, Colo. 
 
 Porter, John R , 1863 or 1864 ' Georgia 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 2ist Ohio Inf. 
 
 Sept. 2g to 
 Oct. 5, 1879. 
 
 .\pril, 1.862 
 
 ( )ne of twenty-two men I in- 
 cluiling two civilians) who, 
 by direction of General 
 Mitchel (or Buell), pene- 
 trated nearly 2f« miles .south 
 into the enemy's territory 
 and captured a railroad train 
 at Hig Shanty, Cra., in an at- 
 tempt to destroy the bridges 
 and track between Chatta- 
 nooga and Atlanta. 
 
 Capture of flag of the Sumter 
 Heavy Artillery ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 Rushed into the midst of the 
 enemy and rescued the col- 
 ors, the color bearer having 
 fallen, mortally wounded. 
 
 Seized the regimental flag up- 
 on the death of the standard 
 bearer, in a hand-to-hanrl 
 fight, and prevented it from 
 falling into the hands of the 
 enemy. 
 
 Gallantry- in action. 
 
 Recaptured the colors of the 
 2d Penn.sylvania Prt)visionaI 
 Artillery. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Seized the colors of his regi- 
 ment, the color bearer hav- 
 ing been .shot down , and bore 
 them to the front, where both 
 his arms were carried off by 
 a .shell. 
 
 (*) 
 Grallantrv in action. 
 
 ( )ne of twenty-two men ( in- 
 cluding two civilians) who, 
 by direction of General 
 Mitchel (or Ruell), pene- 
 trated nearly 200 miles .south 
 into the enemy's territory 
 and captured a railroad train 
 at Big .Shanty, Gn.. ni an at- 
 tempt to destroy the bridges 
 and track between Chatta- 
 nooga and .Atlanta. 
 
 Porter, Samuel 
 
 h'arrier, Co. L, 6th IT. S. Cav. 
 
 Porter, William 
 
 Sergt., Co. H, i.st X. J. Cav. 
 
 Post, Philip Sidney Mar. 18, 1.89^ Nashville, Tenn. . . Dec. 15- 16, 
 
 Col. 59th III. Inf. I ' : 1.864.' 
 
 .\ug. 25, 18711 Wichita River, Tex.' Jidy 12, 1870 ' (kdlantry in action 
 July 3,1865 I Sailors Creek, Va . . .A])r. 6,1865 
 
 .Among the first to check tin- 
 enemy's countercharge. 
 
 With his brigade, attacked a 
 strong ])Osition under a ter- 
 rific fire of grape, cani.ster, 
 and musketry, where he was 
 struck down by a grape shot. 
 
 7156- 
 
 *See note on page 133. 
 
98 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, and ori;anizatinn. Date of issue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Postles, J. Parke 
 
 Capt. Cci. A, 1st ])el. Inf, 
 
 Potter, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. C, i-t R. I. L. .\. 
 
 July 22, 1892 
 I'eb. 27, 18S6 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa . 
 
 Date. 
 
 July 2, 1863 
 
 Petersburg, Va . . . .' .Xpr. 2, 1865 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Potter, Norman F 
 
 1st Si-rsft. Co. K, 149th N. V. 
 Inf. 
 
 Powell, William H 
 
 .Maj. 2d W. Va. Cav. 
 
 June 24, 1865 I Lookout Moun- I Nov. 24, 1S63 
 I tain,Tenn. 
 
 July 22, 1890 
 
 vSinking Creek Val- 1 Nov. 26, 1862 
 ley,Va. 
 
 Powers, Thomas 
 
 Ccirp., Co. Cr, i.sl U. 8. Cav. 
 
 Powers, Wesley J 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1". 147th 111. Inf. 
 
 Pratt, James 
 
 Hlacksmitli, Co. I, 4th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Pray, William A . . . 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 27th Mf. Inf. 
 
 Pray, William H 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Prentice, Joseph R 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 19th U. S. Inf. 
 
 I'Vl). 14, 1870 Chiricahua Moun- Oct. 20, 1.S69 
 I tains, Ariz. 
 
 ( )et. 24, 1.S95 Oostanoula, Ga. . . . Apr. 3,1865 
 
 Nov. 19, 1872 Red River, Tex . . .' vSept. 29, 1872 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 I 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 ] 
 
 Feb. 3, 1894 I Stone River, Tenn. Dec. 31, 1S62 
 
 Prescott, Alpheus 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Prescott, Roswell 
 
 Priv., Co. A., 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Prescott, \A^allace 
 
 Priv.. Co. A, 2-jU\ Me. Inf. 
 
 Preston, Noble D 
 
 Capt. Co. A, lotli N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Purcell, Hiram W 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, 104th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Purman, James J 
 
 Lieul., Co. A, i4olh Pa. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24. 1865 
 
 Nov. 22, 1889 Trevilian .Station, June 11, 1864 
 Va. 
 
 Jlav 12, 1894 ' Fair Oaks, Va May 31, 1862 
 
 Oct, 30,1896 Gettysl)urg, Pa. . . . July 3,1863 
 
 Putnam, Edgar P 
 
 Sergt., Co. D, 9lh N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Pym, James 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 7th U. S. Cav. 
 
 May 13, 1892 ; Crumps Creek, Va. May 27, 1864 
 
 Oct. 5,1878 Little Big Horn June 25, 1876 
 River, Mont. 1 
 
 * Sec note on page i.v^. 
 
 Voluntarily delivered an order, 
 . in the face of heavy fire of 
 the enemy. 
 
 One of the charging column 
 which turned the enemy's 
 guns; was severely wounded. 
 
 Capture of flag (Bragg's 
 army). 
 
 Distinguished services in raid, 
 where, with twenty men, he 
 charged and captured the 
 enemy's camp, 500 strong, 
 without the loss of a man or 
 gun. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Swam the river under heavy 
 fire to establish a cross- 
 ing. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 r) 
 (*) 
 
 Voluntarily rescued the body 
 of his commanding officer, 
 who had fallen mortally 
 wounded. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 {*) 
 
 Volunlarily led a charge, in 
 which he was .severely 
 wounded. 
 
 While carrying the regimental 
 colors on the retreat, he re- 
 turned to face the advancing 
 enemv, flag in hand, and 
 saved the other color, whicli 
 would otherwise have been 
 captured. 
 
 Voluntarily assisted a wound- 
 ed comrade to a place of 
 apparent .safety while the 
 enemy were in close prox- 
 imitv; he received the fire 
 of the enemy and a wound 
 which resulted in the am- 
 putation of his left le.g. 
 
 With a small force on a recoii- 
 noissance, drove off a strong 
 body of the enemy, charged 
 into another force of the 
 enemy's cavalry, and .stam- 
 peded them, taking twent\-- 
 seven prisoners. 
 
 X'oluntarily went for water, 
 ami secured the same, un- 
 der heavy fire. 
 
IMEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 99 
 
 Quimby, Hosea M 
 
 Si-rj^t., Co. I), 27U1 Mv. lilt" 
 
 Quinlan, James 
 .Maj. .S8lhN. V, liil' 
 
 Quinney, James 
 
 I'riv., Co. I), 27th Me. Inf 
 
 Raerick, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1., Mh U. S. Cav 
 
 Rafferty, Peter 
 I'riv., Co. B, 69111 N. Y. luf. 
 
 Ragnar, Theodore 
 
 1st SL-r^t. Co. K, 7th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Ramsdell, Paul R 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1), 27th JU-. Inf. 
 
 Rand, Charles F 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 1 2th N. Y. Inf, 
 
 Rand, Edward M 
 
 .\iljt. 27tli Mv. Inf. 
 
 Rankin, William 
 
 Priv.,Co. !■■, 4th V. .S. C.iv. 
 
 Ranney, Myron H 
 
 Priv.,Co. G, i.Uh N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Ransbottom, Alfred 
 
 Kst Sergt. Co. K, 97th Ohio Inf, 
 
 Ratcliff, Edward 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. C, 3Stli U. S. C. T, 
 
 Raub, Jacob F 
 
 As.st. Surg. 2 loth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Raymond, William H 
 
 Corp., Co. A, loSth N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Read, Mort A 
 
 Lieut., Co. 1), Sth N. V. Cav. 
 
 OrouiKl of aw.iril. 
 
 .\lthough out of .service, he 
 voluntarily resumed iluty on 
 the eve of battle and took :i 
 conspicuous part in the 
 charge on the heights. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Led his re.giment on the ene- 
 my's l)attery. .silenced the 
 guns, held the position 
 against overwhelming num- 
 bers, and covered the re- 
 treat of the 2d Army Corps. 
 
 Oct. 14, 1S69 I Cr.'illantry in action with In- 
 dians. 
 
 Having been wounded and di- 
 rected to the rear, declineil to 
 go, but continued in action, 
 receiving several additional 
 wounds, which resulted in 
 his capture by the enemy 
 and his total disability for 
 military .service. 
 
 Hraverv. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Remained in action when a 
 part of his regiment broke 
 in disorder, joined another 
 company and fought with 
 it through the remainder of 
 the engagement. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Oallantrv in action with In- 
 dians. 
 
 Picked up the colors and car- 
 ried them off the field after 
 the color bearer had been 
 .shot down. 
 
 Nov. 30, 1.S64 I Capture of flag 
 
 .■\pr. .6, i,S65 
 
 Apr. 20, 1896 
 
 Mar. U), 1.S96 
 
 -\pr. 24, 1S65 
 
 Chapin's Farm, , ,Se])t. 29, 1.S64 
 near Riclinioiul, 
 Ya. 
 
 Hatchers Run, \'a. | Feb. 3, i,S6.s 
 
 rettvsburg, Pa. 
 
 .Vppomattox Sta- 
 tion, Ya. 
 
 * Sec note on page 1.^3. 
 
 Commanded and gallantly led 
 his company after the com- 
 niandiug oflicer had been 
 killed; was the first enli.sted 
 man to enter the enemy's 
 works. 
 
 Discovering a flank movement 
 by the enemy, apprised the 
 commanding general, at 
 great peril, and, though a 
 noncombatant, voluntarily 
 partici]5ated with the troops 
 in repelling this attack. 
 
 Yoluntarily and under a .severe 
 fire, brought a box of ammu- 
 nition to his comrades on the 
 skirmish line. 
 
 Apr. S, 1S65 I Capture of flag of i.st Texas 
 I Infantry (C.S. A.). 
 
 July 3, 1.S63 
 
lOO 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Xame, rank, and orj^anizatiou. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 June 8, 1S65 
 
 Rebmann, George F 
 
 SersJl., Cn. H. i icjlh 111. Inf. 
 
 Reddick, William H Mar. 25, 1S63 
 
 Corp., Co. B, 33d Ohio Iiif, 
 
 Redlon, Gideon W, T 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Redlon, Isaac 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th :Me. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Blakely, Ala . 
 
 Geort;ia 
 
 Jan, 24, 1S65 : 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Au.i;, 16, 1895 Gfttysbur^;, Pa, 
 Jan. 24, 1865 I 
 
 July 2, 1863 
 
 Reed, Charles W 
 
 liii.yler, 9th Mass. Battery. 
 
 Reed, George C 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Reed, George W Sept. 3, 1864 ' AVeldon Railroad, Au.y. 21, 1864 
 
 Priv,, Co. E, nth Pa. Inf. ' Va. 
 
 Date, 
 Apr, 9, rS55 
 April, 1S62, 
 
 Reed, James C 
 
 Priv,, Co, A, 8th V. S. Cav. 
 
 July 24, 1869 , Arizona 
 
 Reed, Thomas May 17, 1884 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th N.J. Inf. 
 
 Reed, William Dec. 12, 1895 Vicksbura;, Mi.ss 
 
 Priv,, Co. H, .8th Mo. Inf. I 
 
 Apr. 29, 1 868 
 
 1863 
 
 May 22, 1S63 
 
 Apr, 2, 1865 
 
 June 17, 1864 
 
 , .' Oct. 26, 1864 ' Cedar Creek, Va. . . Oct. 19,1864 
 
 . . .\u.t;. 15, 1894 Vicksburg, Miss. . . May 22, 1863 
 
 Reeder, Charles A Apr, 3, 1867 Batter}^ Gregg, near 
 
 Priv., Co, G, I2th W. Va. Inf. Petersburg, Va. 
 
 Reid, Robert Dec. i, 1864 | Petersburg, Va . . . . 
 
 Priv., Co. G. 48th Pa. Inf. j 
 
 Reigle, Daniel P 
 
 Corp., Co. !••, 87th Pri. Inf. 
 
 Renninger, Louis 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 37tli Olii.i Inf 
 
 Reynolds, George Sept. 27, 1864 ' Winchester, Va ... Sept. 19, 1864 
 
 Priv., Co. M, gtli N. V. Cav 
 
 Rhodes, Israel K ] Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Mu,s,, Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Thoroughfare Gap, 
 
 Rhodes, Julius 
 
 Priv., Co, E, 5th N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Rhodes, Sylvester D 
 
 Capl. Co. D, 6isl Pa. Inf. 
 
 Mar. I, 1887' 
 
 Feb, 16, 1S97 
 
 Va, 
 
 Bull Run, \"a. 
 
 I'isher's Hill, Va . 
 
 Aug. 28, 1862 
 
 Aug. 30, 1862 
 
 Sept. 22, 1S64 
 
 Grounil of award. 
 
 ♦See note on page 133. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 One of twenty-two men ( in- 
 cluding two civilians) who, 
 by direction of General 
 Mitchel (or Buell), pene- 
 trated nearly 200 miles south 
 into the enemy's territory 
 and captured a railroad train 
 at Big Shanty, Ga., in an at- 
 tempt to destroy the l)ridges 
 and track between Chatta- 
 nooga and Atlanta. 
 
 Rescued his wounded captain 
 from between the lines. 
 
 (*) 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Defended his position ( with 
 three others ) again.st a party 
 of seventeen hostile luflians, 
 under heavy fire at close 
 quarters, the entire party ex- 
 cept himself being severely 
 wounded. 
 
 Offered his services to the 
 Government after expira- 
 tion of term of enlistment. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer .storming party , " 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Capture of flag of 44th Geor- 
 gia Infantry (C. S, A. ), 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer .storming party. ' ' 
 
 Capture of Virginia State flag. 
 
 .^fter having had his horse 
 shot imder him in the fight, 
 he voluntarily joined the 
 105th New York X'olunteers 
 and was conspicuous in the 
 advance on the enemy's 
 lines. 
 
 Gallantry in the advance on 
 the skirmish line, where he 
 was wounded. 
 
 Was on the skirmish line 
 which dro\e the enenn- from 
 the first intrenchment, and 
 was the fir.st man to enter 
 the breastworks, capturing 
 one of the .guns and turning 
 it upon the enemy. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 lOI 
 
 Name, rank, and urganizatioii. Dale of issue. 
 
 Rice, Edmund 
 
 aiaj. iglh Mass. Inf. 
 
 Oct. 6, 1.S91 
 
 Jan. 4, 1.S95 
 
 Action. 
 
 (".rnund of award. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date 
 
 Gettysburg. Pa .... . Julv .^, i.Sh;, Cons])ieuous bravery on the 
 
 tliinl day of the battle, in 
 the countercharge against 
 Pickett's Division, where he 
 fell severely wounded within 
 the eneniv's lines. 
 
 Wilderness, Va. 
 
 May 5, 1S64 Saved the life of an officer. 
 
 Rich, Carlos H 
 
 1st vSergt. Co. D, 4tli \'t. Inf. 
 
 Richards, Orin E Jan. 24, 1S65 . 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Richardson, Joseph P Jan. 24, 1.S65 . 
 
 Priv., Co. H. 27tli :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Richardson, \A/ilIiam R .\pr. 7, 1.S66 I Sailors Creek, Va.| Apr. 6, 1.S65 Inirnished important infonua- 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 2<1 t)hio Cav. 1 tion as to the position of the 
 
 enemy, and the approaches 
 thereto, to General Sheri- 
 dan. 
 
 Richey, William E Nov. 9, 1.S93 Chickamauga, Ga 
 
 Sergt.. Co. .\. i.sth Ohio Inf. 
 
 Richman, Samuel Sejit. 6. 1S69 .\rizona 
 
 Priv.. Co. ]•:, .Sih r. S. Cav. 
 
 Richmond, James Dec. 1. 1.^64 Cyetlx sliurg, Pa . 
 
 Priv., Co. F, ,Sth Ohio Inf. 
 
 Ricker, Alonzo F Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Sept. 19, 1S63 While on the extreme front, 
 between the linesof the com- 
 batants, single handed he 
 captured a Confederate ma- 
 jor who was armed ami 
 mounted. 
 
 r,S6.'i-i<S69 Bravery in actions with In- 
 ili.ins. 
 
 July ,^, 1S63 I Capture of flag. 
 
 I 
 
 1 (*) 
 
 Jan. 24, iS6,i 
 
 Ricker, Phendeus H 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Ricker, Timothy F Jan. 24, I.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. R, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 
 Ricksecker, John H 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 104th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Riddell, Rudolph 
 
 l.ieut., Co. I, 6ist X. V. Inf. 
 
 Ridley, Joseph 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Ridley, Joseph H |an. 24. 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 l"el). 4, I.S65 I'rankliu, Tenn , 
 .Xjir. 24, 1.S65 Sailors Creek, Va 
 
 Jan. 24. tS65 
 
 Ridlon, Henry 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Ridlon, John 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Ridlon, William 
 
 Priv., Co. H. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Riley, Thomas 
 
 Priv., Co. D. 1st Pa. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, I.S6,S 
 
 June .S, 1S55 lilakely, ,-\la 
 
 J.m. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Rines, George 'W 
 
 Priv., Co. H. 27tli .Me. Inf. 
 
 Ripley, William Y. W , Mar. 1 1, 1.S9;, Malvern Hill, \'; 
 
 l.ieut. Col. 1st r. s. s. s. ; 
 
 Nov. 30. l''^f'4 Ca])ture of flag of i6tli Ala- 
 bama .-Xrtillery 1 C. S. -\. 1. 
 
 .\\)r. 6, I.S65 Caiiturr "f Hag 
 
 (*) 
 
 (■X.) 
 
 {■'■) 
 
 Apr. 4, i.S(>5 Capture of Hag. 
 (*) 
 
 Roach, Hampton M Jan. 27, r.SSo 
 
 Corp., Co. I", 5th {'. S. Cav. 
 
 Milk River. Colo . 
 
 July I. TS62 Hrought up two regiments, 
 which he led against the 
 enemy, himself being se- 
 verely wounded. 
 
 Sept. 29 to p;rected breastworks under 
 
 Oct. 5.1.^79. 
 
 fire; al.so kept the conun.ind 
 supplied with water three 
 consecutive niglils, while 
 expo.sed to lire from am- 
 bushed Inilians at close 
 I range. 
 
 *Sre ni)te 011 pai^c 1,^3. 
 
I02 
 
 MEDAtS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. , Date of issne. 
 
 Robbins, Augustus J 
 
 2(1 Lieut. Co. H, 2(1 Vt. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Mar. 24, 1S92 Sjiottsylvania, Va 
 
 Robbins, Marcus M 
 
 I'riv., Co. H.dth V. vS. Cav. 
 Roberts, Alvah Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1, 27th .Mf. Inf. 
 Roberts, Dimond, jr ' Jan. 24, r,S65 
 
 Corp., Co, I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Roberts, George H ' Jan, 24, 1.S65 
 
 Seri;t., Co. I, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 Roberts, John ' Jan. 24, 1.S6.S 
 
 Priv., Co. Ct, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Roberts, Joshua Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 I'riv., Co. G. 27tli Me. Inf. 
 Roberts, Luke H Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Corp., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Roberts, Otis O ' Dec. 28, 1S63 
 
 Serjft., Co. H, 6th Me. Inf. [ 
 
 Roberts, William F j Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Corp., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. | 
 
 Robertson, Robert S ! Au.t;. 2, 1.S97 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. K, 93(1 N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Nov. 16, 1876 ; Sa])pa Creek, Kans 
 
 Robertson, Samuel. 
 
 I'riv., Co. G, 
 
 Ohio Inf. 
 
 vSept. - , 1S63 
 
 Robie, George F June 12, i.S,S3 
 
 Sergt., C(.i. I). 7th N. H. Inf. 
 Robinson, Edwin A Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th :SIe. Inf. 
 Robinson, Emery S Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Robinson, George E Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Robinson, Horace V Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Corp., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Robinson, James H April 4, 1.S65 
 
 ■Priv., Co. B, 3d Mich. Cav. 
 
 Robinson, John Dec. i, 1S64 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 19th Mass. Inf. 
 Robinson, John C Mar. 2.S, 1S94 
 
 Brii,'. Gen., U. S. Vols. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 May 12, 1.S64 
 
 Ajir. 
 
 1H7.5 
 
 Rappahannock 
 Station, Va. 
 
 Corbin's Bridge, 
 
 Geor,gia 
 
 Nov. 7, 1863 
 
 May 8, 1864 
 
 April, 1862 
 
 Before Richniom: 
 Va. 
 
 .Vrkansas , 
 
 Sept.—, 1864 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa . 
 Laurel Hill, Va. 
 
 July 
 
 Mav 
 
 3. I '^63 
 8, 1864 
 
 While voluntarily serving as 
 a staff officer, successfully 
 withdrew a regiment across 
 and arouitd a severely ex- 
 posed position, to the rest of 
 the command; was severely 
 wounded. 
 
 Gallantry in engageJuent with 
 Indians. 
 
 ("} 
 
 (*) 
 (,.) 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag of Sth Louisi- 
 ana Infatitry (C.S. A. ). 
 
 While acting as aide-de-camp 
 to a general officer, seeing a 
 regiment break to the rear, 
 he seized its colors, rode 
 with them to the front in 
 the face of the advancing 
 enemy, and rallied the re- 
 treating regiment. 
 
 One of twenty -two men (in- 
 cluding two civilians) who, 
 by direction of General 
 Mitchel(orBuell ^penetrated 
 nearly 200 miles south into 
 the enemy's territory and 
 captured a railroad train at 
 Big Shanty, Ga., in an at- 
 tempt to destroy the bridges 
 and track between Chatta- 
 nooga and Atlanta. 
 
 Gallantry on the skirmish line. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Successfully defended hini- 
 .self, single handed, against 
 .seven guerrillas, killing the 
 leader and driving off the 
 remainder of the party. 
 
 Capture of flag of 57th Vir- 
 ginia Infantry ( C. S. A). 
 
 Placed himself at the head of 
 the leading brigade in a 
 charge upon the enemy':; 
 breastworks; was severely 
 wounded. 
 
 *See note on p.-ii^e 133. 
 
MI'IDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 lo. 
 
 Name, rank, and orfjanization. Date of issue. - 
 
 Robinson, Joseph 
 
 1st Sei'Kt. Ci). I), :-.i\ U. S. Cav 
 
 Robinson, Omen V7 
 
 l'iiv.,C<i. 1, jytli Mc-. Inf. 
 
 Robinson, Thomas 
 
 l>riv.,Co. H, 8ist I'a. Inf. 
 
 Roche, David 
 
 1st Ser,t;t. Co. A, ,=;th V. S. Inf. 
 
 Rock, Frederick 
 
 I'riv., Co. .\,37Ui()hio Inf. 
 
 Rockefeller, Charles M\ 
 
 Lieut., Co. A, lySth N. V. Inf. 
 
 Ctroiind of auanl. 
 
 Discharijeil his duties while in 
 I'liiirj^e of the skirmish line 
 under fire with judjjment 
 and .ijreat coolness, anil 
 brousjht up the led horses at 
 .1 eritical moment. 
 
 1,1864 SpottsyIvaiiia,Va. . May 12, i.S6_i Capture of llajj;. 
 
 Apr. 27, 1.S77 I Cedar Creek, etc., I Oct. 21, 1S76, 
 Mont. I to Jan. S, 
 
 Aut;. 10, 1.S94 Vickshurt;. ;\Iiss. . . May 22, 1.S63 
 
 Auk. -.'■'^97 l''ort Blakely, Ala. . Apr. 9,1865 
 
 Rodenbough, Theophjlus F . 
 
 Capt., 2(1 U.S. Cav. 
 
 Rodenburg, Henry 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 5th U.S. Inf. 
 
 Rogan, Patrick 
 
 Sergt., Co. .\. 7th U. S. Inf. 
 
 Rohm, Ferdinand F 
 
 Chief Bugler 16th I'a. Cav. 
 
 Se])t. 21, 1.S9', Trevilian Station, June 11, 1S64 
 \'a. 
 
 Apr. 27, 1S77 Cedar Creek, etc., ( Oct. 21, 1876, 
 Mont. to Jan. 8, 
 
 ■«77- 
 Dee. 2,1878 liig Hole, Mont. . . Aug. 9,1877 
 
 Oct. 16,1897 Reams Station, Va. .^ug. 25, 1864 
 
 Romeyn, Henry 
 
 i.st Lieut., 5th U.S. Inf. 
 
 Rood, Oliver P 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 20th lud. Inf. 
 
 Rooney, Edward 
 
 Priv.,Co. D, 5thU. vS. Inf. 
 
 Roosevelt, George W 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. K, 26th I'a. Inf. 
 
 Nov. 27, 1894 I Bear Paw Moun- Sept. 30, 187 
 tain, Mont. 
 
 Dec. 1,1864 ('TCllysburg, I'a, , . July ,',,186', 
 
 A])r. 27, 1877 Cedar Creek, etc., Oct. 21, 1876, 
 
 Mont. ; to Jan. 8, 
 
 I J877. 
 
 Bull Run.Va \ Aug. t,o, 1862 
 
 July 2. 1887 
 
 Oettysburg, I'a. . . . July 2,186,^ 
 
 (Tallautr\' in actions. 
 
 (iallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer stonniug party." 
 
 V<iluiitarily and alone, under 
 a heavy fire, obtained valu- 
 able iufonnatiou, which a 
 reconnoitering party of 
 twenty-five men had previ- 
 ously attempted and failed 
 to obtain, suffering severe 
 loss in the attempt. The 
 information obtained bv him 
 was made the ba.sis of the 
 onlers for the assault that 
 followed. He also advanced 
 with a few followers, under 
 the fire of both sides, and 
 captured ,^00 of the enemy 
 who would otherwise have 
 escaped. 
 
 Handled the regiment with 
 great skill and valor ; was 
 severely wounded. ■ 
 
 (iallantrv in actions. 
 
 Verified and reported the com- 
 pany while subjected to a 
 galling fire from the enemy. 
 
 While his regiment was retir- 
 ing under fire, voluntarily 
 remained behind to succor 
 a woinided officer who was 
 in great dangei , secured as- 
 sistance, and removed the 
 ofTicer to a jilace of .safety. 
 
 Led his coniiuand into elo.se 
 range of the enemy, there 
 maintained his])o.sition, and 
 vigorously prosecuted the 
 figlit until he was severely 
 wounded. 
 
 Capture of flag of 21st North 
 Carolina Infantry ( C. S. \. ]. 
 
 ("Tallantrv in actions. 
 
 Recaptured the colors, whieli 
 had been .seized b\- the 
 
 Captured a Confederate color 
 bearer and color, in which 
 effort he was severely 
 wouiuled. 
 
 * Sfe note oil I'a^e 133. 
 
I04 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Ross, Albert 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Ross, Hugh 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27U1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Ross, Marion A 
 
 Sergt. Maj., 2d Ohio Inf. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Rossbach, Valentine 
 
 Sergt., 34th N. Y. Battery. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan. 24, KS65 
 Sept.—, 1S63 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Georgia 
 
 .Vpril, 1.S62 
 
 Roth, Peter 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 6th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Rought, Stephen 
 
 Sergt., Co. .\, 141st Pa. Inf. 
 
 July 10,1896 Spottsylvania,Va. . May 12,1864 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Nov. 4, t874 
 Dec. T, i,S64 
 
 Washita River, Tex. Sept. 12, 1S74 
 
 Wilderness, Va. 
 
 Rounds, Daniel | Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Wagoner, Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Rounds, Joseph G | Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv.,Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Rounds, Louis A Dec. i, 1.S64 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 8lh Ohio Inf. 
 
 Rounds, Melville K I Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Sp(>ttsylvania,VH. 
 
 May 6, 1864 
 
 May 12, 1864 
 
 Roush, J. Levi 
 
 Corp., Co. D, 6th Pa. Res. 
 
 Rowalt, John F 
 
 Priv., Co. L, 8th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Rowand, Archibald H 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 1st W. Va. Cav. 
 
 Aug, 3, i8q7 
 
 Mar. 3, 1870 
 Mar. I, 1.873 
 
 Rowdy Mav 15, 1890 
 
 Sergt., Co. A, Indian Scouts. 
 
 Rowe, Henry 'W Dec. i, 1.864 
 
 I'riv., Co. I, mh X. H. Inf. 
 
 Rowell, Alexander Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Roy, Stanislaus 
 
 Sergt., Co. A, 7th I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Rundle, Charles W 
 
 Priv., Co. A, ii6th 111. Inf. 
 
 Oct. 5, 1878 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa. . . . July 2, 1.863 
 
 Lyry Creek, Ariz . 
 
 .\rizona 
 Petersburg, Va . 
 
 ( )ct. 14, 1.869 
 1.861 to 1865 
 
 Mar. 7, 1,890 
 June 17, 1.S64 
 
 Little Big Horn, 
 Mont. 
 
 July 26, 1S94 Vick.sburg, Mi.ss. 
 
 June 2$, 1876 
 
 Mav 22, 1863 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 One of twenty-two men ( in- 
 cluding two civilians ) who, 
 by direction of General Mit- 
 chel (or Buell), penetrated 
 nearly 200 miles south into 
 the enemy's territory and 
 captured a railroad train at 
 Big Shanty, Ga., in an at- 
 tempt to destroy the bridges 
 and track between Chatta- 
 nooga and Atlanta. 
 
 Encouraged his cannoneers to 
 hold a very dangerous posi- 
 tion, and when all depended 
 on several good shots, it was 
 from his piece that the most 
 effective were delivered, 
 causing the enemy's fire to 
 cease and thereb)- relieving 
 the critical position of the 
 P'ederal troops. 
 
 Crallantry in action- with In- 
 dians. 
 
 Capture of flag of 13th 
 North Carolina Infantry (C. 
 S. A.). 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Cai)ture of flag. 
 
 Was oneof si.x volunteers who 
 charged upon a log house 
 near the Devil's Den, where 
 a squad of the enemy's 
 sharjishooters were shelter- 
 ed, and coni])elle(l their .sur- 
 render. 
 
 (iallantry in action uilli In- 
 dians. 
 
 Gallant and meritorious .serv- 
 ices during the war as a, scout 
 in the Army of the Shenan- 
 floah. 
 
 Bravery in action uitli .\|)ache 
 Indians. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*J 
 
 Brought water to the wounded 
 at great danger to life and 
 under a most galling fire of 
 the enemy. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ' volunteer .storming party. ' ' 
 
 * .See iiutL- oil p.i.Lif 1,^3. 
 
MEDALS OK HONOR. 
 
 105 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, ami orijanizaUon. Date of issne. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Russell, Charles L Dec. i. 1.S64 SpottsylvaniaA'a. . May 12, rS64 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 9,vl X, Y. Inf. 
 
 Russell, James Feb. 14, i.Syo Cliiricaluia Moun- Oct, 20, iS6g 
 
 Priv., Co. G, Kst r. S, Cav, tains, .\riz. 
 
 Russell, Milton Sept. 28, 1897 Stone River, Tenn. Dec, 29, 1862 
 
 Capt. Co, .A., 51st Inil, Inf. 
 
 Cnninil of award. 
 
 Russell, Otis F 
 
 Chaplain 27th Jle, Inf. 
 
 Rutherford. John F 
 
 1st Lieut. C<i. L, 9th N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Rutter, James M 
 
 vSergt., Co, C, i4o'l I'a, Inf, 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S6.S 
 
 Yellow Ta\ern. Ya. Mav 11,1864 
 
 Mar. 22, 1.S92 Hanovertown. Ya . May 27, 1.S64 
 
 Oct. 30,1896 Getty sburt;. Pa ^ July 1,186;, 
 
 Ryan, David ; Apr. 27, 1S77 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 5th U. S. Inf. 
 
 Cedar Creek, etc, Oct. 21, 1876, 
 Mont. to J:in. .S, 
 
 1877. 
 
 Ryan, Dennis -^pr. 2;,, 1875 Gas^eby Creek, Ind. ^ Dec. 2, 1874 
 
 1st .Sergt. Co. 1, 6th V. S. Cav. Ter. 
 
 Ryan, Peter J ; Mar. 5, 1865 Winchester, Ya ... vSep. 19. 1.864 
 
 Priv.. Co. D, 1 ith Ind. Inf. 
 
 Sacriste, Louis J 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. D, 116th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Sadler, Edwin A 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th :\Ie. Inf. 
 Sale, Albert 
 
 Priv., Co. 1", 8th r, S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 31, 1S.S9: 
 
 Jan. 24, 186.S 
 
 Chancellorsvi lie, 
 
 Ya. 
 -\uliuni, Ya 
 
 :\lay 3, 1.S63 
 Oct. :4, i.Sh3 
 
 Mar. 3,1870 Santa Maria River, June 29, 1869 
 .\riz. 
 
 Sampson, Moses T Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 1st Serijt. Co. 1', 27lh Me. Inf. 
 Sanborn, Charles P Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Sanborn, Charles P i Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Corp., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. j 
 
 Sanborn, Elias Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27111 Me. Inf. 
 Sanborn, John W Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Sanborn, Nelson ' Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv,, Co, D, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 Sanborn, Warren G Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. .A, 27th Me, Inf. 
 Sancrainte, Charles F July 25, 1.892 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 15th Mich. InL 
 
 Atlanta, G,a July 22, 1864 
 
 Ca])ture of flaj; of 42d Yirginia 
 Infantry ( C. -S. .■\. ). 
 
 Gallantry in action with In- 
 dians. 
 
 Was the first man to cross 
 Stone River, and in the face 
 of agallin.a; fire from the con- 
 cealed .skinnishers of the 
 enemy, led his men up the 
 liillside, drivin,>{ the oppos- 
 ing skirmi.shers before them. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Made a successful charge, by 
 which ninety' ]jrisoners were 
 captured. 
 
 In a gallant dash on a supe- 
 rior force of the enemy, 
 and in a personal encounter, 
 captured his opponent. 
 
 .\t great risk of his life, went 
 to the assistance of a wound- 
 ed comrade, and while 
 under fire removed him to a 
 ])lace of safety. 
 
 Gallantry in actions. 
 
 Courage while in command of 
 a detachment. 
 
 Capture of fourteen Confeder- 
 ates in the .severest part of 
 the battle. 
 
 .Saved from capture a gun of 
 the 5th Maine Battery. 
 
 \'oluntarily carried orders 
 which resulted in saving 
 froi ; destruction or capture 
 the picket line of the First 
 Division, Second .\nny 
 Corjis. 
 
 (*} 
 
 Gallantry in killing an Indian 
 warrior and ca]]tiiring ])<iiiy 
 and effects. 
 
 I*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Voluntarily scaled the enemy 's 
 Ijreastworks ami signaled to 
 his commanding officer to 
 charge; also in single com- 
 bat captured the colors of 
 the 5th Te.\as re.giment. 
 
 *Sfe Tiotc on paj^e l.^.^. 
 
io6 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and or<<aiiization. 
 
 Sands, \A^illiam 
 
 1st Sertft. Co. C, .SSth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Sanford, Jacob 
 
 Coimn'y St-Ttct. 55lh 111. Inf. 
 
 Sargent, Jackson 
 
 .Serst., Co. I), 5tli Vt. Inf. 
 
 Sartwell, Henry 
 
 Sert;t., Co. l>, 12;,(1 N. V. Inf. 
 
 Date of i.s,siie. 
 
 Nov. 9, 1.S93 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Orounil of award. 
 
 Dabiieys Mills, Va.' Feb. 6-7, 1S65 Orasped the enemy's colors in 
 
 the face of a deadly lire, and 
 l)roni;ht them inside tlvj 
 lines. 
 
 Sept. 2, iSq-^ Vick.sbnrt;', Miss ..! l\Iav 22, 1S63 (iallantryin the charge of the 
 
 " volunteer .storinint; party . " 
 
 Oct. 2S, 1.S91 ! I'etersburii, Va . . . . : A]ir. 2, 1S65 b'ir.s-t to scale the enemy's 
 
 works and plant the colors 
 thereon. 
 
 Nov. 17, iHg5 
 
 Savacool, Edwin F 
 
 Capt. Co. K, istN. V. I Lincoln) 
 Cav. 
 
 Sawyer, Isaac 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Sawyer, Joseph R 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Sawyer, Obediah 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Saxton, Rufus 
 
 UriK. Gen., U.S. Vols. 
 
 Scammon, Nicholas 
 
 Corp., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Scanlan, Patrick 
 
 Priv.. Co. A, 4th Mass. Cav. 
 
 Chancellorsville, Mav S. I'^'^i 
 Va. 
 
 Was severel\- wounded b_v a 
 t(nn,shot in his left arm, went 
 half a mile to the rear, but 
 insisted on returning to his 
 eom])any, and continued to 
 fight bravely until he became 
 exhausted from the loss of 
 blood and was compelled to 
 retire from the field. 
 
 .\])r. 24, 1.S6.S .Sailors Creek, Va . Aj)r. G. 1.S65 ' Capture of fiag, 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Apr. 25, 1S9;, 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Harpers I'"erry. Va 
 
 
 Ma\'26to3o, Distinguished g.allantry and 
 1S62. I good conduct in the defense. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Jan. 21,1897 ' Ashepoo Kiver, 
 S. C. 
 
 ajay 24, 1864 
 
 Scales, David 'W. C •. . . . 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Scheibner, Martin E 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 9(.)th Fa. Inf. 
 
 Schellenburger, John S 
 
 Corp., Co. 1!, 85th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Schenck, Benjamin W 
 
 Corp., Co. I), 1 16th 111. Inf. 
 
 Schiller, John 
 
 Priv., Co. F;, 158th N. V. Inf. 
 
 Schlachter, Philip 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 73d N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Schmal, George W 
 
 Blacksmith, Co. M, 24th N. Y 
 Cav. 
 
 Schmauch, Andrew 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 3uth Ohio Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 June 23, 1896 
 
 Apr. 6, 1.865 
 
 Mine Run, Va . 
 
 Nov. 27, 1863 
 
 Deep Run, Va. . . .; Aug. 16, 1864 
 
 Aug. 14, 1894 Vicksburg, Mi,ss. . 
 
 Apr. 6,1.865 1 Chapin's Farm, 
 I near Richmond, 
 Va. 
 
 Dec. 1, 1S64 
 Apr. 2.1, 1S65 
 
 Spottsylvania, Va. 
 
 Paine's Cross 
 Roads, Va. 
 
 July 9, 1894 I \'icksl)urg. Miss. . . 
 * See note 011 page 133. 
 
 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 as- 
 sisted in conveying them to 
 shore, being exjjo.sed during 
 the entire time to a heavy 
 fire from a Confederate bat- 
 tery. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Voluntarily extinguished the 
 burning fuse of a shell which 
 had been thrown into the 
 lines of the regiment by the 
 enemy. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer storming party . " 
 
 Sept. 29, 1864 Advanced to the ditch of the 
 enemy's works. 
 
 May 12, 1S64 Capture of flag of I5tli Louisi- 
 ana Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 Apr. 5, 1865 Capture of flag. 
 
 May 22, 1.S63 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 I "volunteerstormiiigjjarty. 
 
 Mav 22. 1.863 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 107 
 
 NaiiK.-, rank, and organization. 
 
 Date 
 
 if issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 
 
 Orouiid of awanl. 
 
 Place. 
 
 1 
 
 Date 
 
 
 
 Mar. 
 
 16, lSq6 
 
 Wini'lu-sliT, \'a Sc 
 
 pt. 11). 
 
 iSb) 
 
 \\\nl to the assistance of 
 
 isl Sertft. Co. K, 2d V. S. Cav. 
 
 
 
 hi . regimental commander, 
 w hose liorse had lieen killed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 nnder him in a charf,'e, 
 mounted the ollieer behind 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 liim, mideraheavv fire from 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 llie enemy, and returned 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 him to his connnand. 
 
 Schmidt, William 
 
 Nov. 
 
 9. i^9,S 
 
 Missionary Kiili^e, 
 
 \( 
 
 IV. 2.S, 
 
 iWV^ 
 
 Rescued a wouuiled comrade 
 
 Priv.,Co. 0, -,7th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Tenn. 
 
 uuiler terrific lire. 
 
 Schneider, George 
 
 Seri^., Co. A, 3d Md. Vet. Inf. 
 
 Schnell, Christian 
 
 Corp., Co. C, .vlli Ohio Inf. 
 
 Schnitzer, John 
 
 Wagoner, Troop ('., 4th l". S.Cav 
 
 July 27, I.S96 Petersliurij, \'a ... July 30, i,S64 
 
 July 111, I.S9.I Vickslinry, .Mis-... . May 22. 1.S63 
 
 .\ug. } 7, i.Sgb Horseshoe Canyon, Ajir. 23, 1SS2 
 X. Mex. 
 
 Schofield, John M . 
 
 Maj. I.St Mo. Inf. 
 
 Schon, Julius 
 
 Corp., Co. I, 22(1 V. S. Inf. 
 
 Schorn, Charles 
 
 Chief Bugler, Co. M. ist W. \'a. 
 Cay. 
 
 Schroeter, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. G, Mil I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Schubert, Martin 
 
 Cor])., Co. E, 26th X. V. Inf. 
 
 July 2, I.S92 I Wilsons Creek, JIo. 
 
 Nov. ig, i.S,S4 
 
 Sioux campaign . 
 
 Apr. 24, iS6,s .\ppomattoN,\\ 
 
 Chiricaliua Moun- 
 tains, .\riz. 
 
 Keh. 14, 1S7C 
 
 Sept. I, 1S93 i I'rederickslmrg.Va. 
 
 Schwenk, Martin 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, 6th I". S. Cay. 
 
 Scofield, David S 
 
 O. M. Sergt. Co. K, 5th N. Y.Cav 
 
 Scott, Alexander 
 
 Corp., Co. D, loth \'t. Inf. 
 
 .■\]ir. 2;, iSSy Millerslown, Pa. 
 
 Oct. 26, 1.S64 Cedar Creek, Va. 
 
 Aug. 10, 1S61 
 
 1S76 
 Apr. S, 1.S65 
 
 Oct. 20, 1.S69 
 Dec. 13, 1S62 
 
 July — , I.S63 
 
 .\fter the color sergeant had 
 been .shot down, seized the 
 colors and jilanteil them on 
 the enemy's works iluriug 
 the charge. 
 
 (lallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party." 
 
 Assisted, under a heavy fire, 
 to rescue a woundeil com- 
 rade. 
 
 Was conspicuously gallant in 
 leading a regiment in a suc- 
 cessful charge against the 
 enemy. 
 
 Carried dispatches to Fort 
 Buford. 
 
 Capture of flag of the Sum- 
 ter hiving Artillery (C. 
 S. A. 1.' 
 
 Ciallantry in action. 
 
 Relinquished a furlough 
 granted for wounds, entered 
 the battle, where he picked 
 u]) the colors after several 
 bearers had been killed or 
 wounde<l, and carried them 
 until himself again wovnid- 
 e.l. 
 
 Bravery in an attempt to carry 
 a communication through 
 the enemy's lines; al.so res- 
 cued an officer from the 
 hands of the enemy. 
 
 Oct. 19, r.S64 Capture of flag. 
 
 Seiit. 2.S, 1.S97 
 
 Scott, George 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 7th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Scott, John M 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, 21st Ohio Inf. 
 
 Oct. ,v 
 Aug. 4, 
 
 lS7,S 
 1.S66 
 
 Moncjcacv, Md . 
 
 July 9, 1S64 
 
 Little 
 M( 
 
 Big Horn, June 
 
 -26, 
 
 Scott, John Wallace 
 
 Capt. Co. D, i.S7th Pa. Inf. 
 
 .■\pr. 27, 1 865 
 
 int. 
 Oeorgia 
 
 Ajiril, i.Sfi2 
 
 Five Forks, \'; 
 
 Apr. I, 1S65 
 
 ruder a very heavy fire of the 
 enemy, .saved the national 
 flag of his regiment from 
 capture. 
 
 Voluntarily brought water to 
 the wounded, under fire. 
 
 One of twenty-two men (in- 
 cluding two civilians) who, 
 li\ direction of General 
 Jiitchel (or Buell) pene- 
 trated nearly 200 miles .south 
 into the enemy's territory 
 and captured a railroad train 
 at Big Shanty. Ga., in an 
 attempt to destroy the 
 bridges and tracks between 
 Chattanooga and Atlanta. 
 
 Ca]iture of flag. 
 
io8 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name. rank, and ori.;anization. Date of issue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Scott, Julian A 
 
 Drummer. Co. E, 3(1 Vt. Inf. 
 
 Scott, Robert B 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 8th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Feb. —,1865 
 
 
 Feb. 14, 1S70 
 
 Scriggins, Charles H Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. Cr, 27tli :\le. Inf. 
 
 Seaman, EliihaB June24, iSq2 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 66tli Ohio Inf. 
 
 Lees Mills, Va. 
 
 Chincahua Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Grovmd of award. 
 
 Apr. 16, 1S62 
 
 Oct. 20, 1S69 
 
 Sears, Cyrus 
 
 1st Lieut., I ith Ohio L. .A.. 
 
 Seaver, Thomas O 
 Col. y[ VI. Inf. 
 
 Dec. 31, 1.S92 
 
 Chancellorsvillc , 
 Va. 
 
 luka. Miss 
 
 Seavey, Frank 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Sedgwick, Irvin M ' May 9, 1865 
 
 I St Sertft. Co. H, i8lh V. R. C. 
 
 Apr. 8, 1 892 ; S p o 1 1 s y 1 v a n i a 
 Court-House, Va, 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Sellers, Alfred J 
 
 Maj. 90th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Jul\- 21,1894 Gettysburg, Pa . 
 
 Seston, Charles H Mar. 8, 1,865 ' Winchester, Va . . 
 
 vSerijt., Co. I, 1 itli Inrl. Inf. , 
 
 Se wall, Joseph A ^ Jan. 24, 1.S65 1 
 
 Priv., Co.G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Seward, Griffin Feb. 14, 1S70 Chiricahua Moun- 
 
 Wagoner, Co. G, 8lh U. S. Cav. tains, Ariz. 
 
 Sewell, \A^illiam J Mar. 25, 1896 Chancellorsx i 1 1 e. 
 
 Col. 5th N.J. Inf. ' Va. 
 
 Shaffer, William July 24, 1869 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1'., 8tli P. .S. Cav. 
 
 Shatter, William R June 12, 1895 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. I, 7th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Arizona 
 
 I'air Oaks, Va . 
 
 Shahand, Amzi , Apr. 24, 1865 ' Sailors Creek, Va . 
 
 Corp. , Co. A, I St W. Va. Cav. 
 
 Shaler, Alexander . 
 Col. 65tli N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Nov. 25, 1893 
 
 Marve's Ilei.i^hts, 
 \'a. 
 
 Crossed the creek, under a 
 terrific fire of nmsketry, 
 several times, to assist in 
 bringing oflf the wounded. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 vn ■ 
 
 Mav 2,1863 Voluntarily brought a wound- 
 j ed Confederate ofiicer into 
 1 the Union lines. 
 
 Sept. 19, 1862 ! Although severely wounded, 
 fought his battery until the 
 cannoneers and horses were 
 nearly all killed or wounded. 
 
 May 10, 1864 
 
 April, 1865 
 
 July I, 1863 
 
 Atthe head of three regiments, 
 and under a most galling 
 fire, attacked and occupied 
 the enemy's works. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to .Springfield, 111. 
 
 Voluntarily led the regiment, 
 under a withering fire, to .a 
 position from which the 
 enemv was renulsed. 
 
 Se]it. 19, 1864 Gallant and meritorious serv- 
 ice in carrying the regi- 
 mental colors. 
 
 en 
 
 Oct. 20, i.S6g Gallantry in action. 
 
 May 3, 1863 ' Assuming connnand of a bri- 
 • gade, he rallied around his 
 colors a nia.ss of men from 
 other regiments, and fought 
 these troops with great bril- 
 liancv through .several lunu's 
 of desperate conflict, re- 
 maining in connnand thou.gh 
 wounded,and inspiring them 
 l)y his presence and the gal- 
 lantry of his per.sonal ex- 
 ample. 
 
 Bravery in scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 Remained to llie close of the 
 battle, although severely 
 woinided. 
 
 6, 1865 Ca])lure of flag of 76th Georgia 
 Infantry (C. .S. A. ). 
 
 1863 .\t a most critical moment, the 
 head of the charging colunni 
 bein.g about to be crushed liy 
 the severe fire of the ene- 
 my's artillery and infantry, 
 he pushed forward with a 
 supportin.g colinnn, pierced 
 the enemy's works, and 
 turned their flank. 
 
 An,g. to Oct., 
 l'S68. 
 
 Mav 31, 1S62 
 
 .•\lir. 
 
 Mav 
 
 * Sec- note on pili^e i,^^ 
 
Ml':i)ALS Ol'' HONOR. 
 
 109 
 
 Nmiik , rank, ami ni''anizati(iii. 1 )aU- nl i>MK . 
 
 Action. 
 Place. ' Date. 
 
 Shambaugh, Charles 
 
 Corp., Co. 1'.. r ith I'a. Re.s. 
 Shanes, John 
 
 rriv.,Co. K, i.(th \V, Va. Inf. 
 
 Shapland, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. I), U)4lli 111. Inf. 
 
 JiUK- 29, 1S66 I Charles City Cross June ,vi, i^'i^ 
 Roads, Va. 
 
 Jan. ^i,i.Sy6 Carter's I'"ann, \'a . 
 
 }u\y 20, i,S6.j 
 
 Oct. 30, 1X97 Klk River, Teiin . . Jnly 2. I.S63 
 
 Shapleigh, Dennis M 
 
 2(1 I,ieul. Co. C, 27th He. Inf. 
 Shapleigh, John 
 
 I'riv., Co. (',, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Shapleigh, Morris G 
 
 l'ri\., Co. C, 27tli :\Ie. Inf. 
 
 Shapleigh, Roscoe G 
 
 I'riv., Co. (',, 27II1 Me. Inf. 
 Shapleigh, William H 
 
 I'riv., Co. (',, 27th ;\Ie. Inf. 
 Sharpless, Edward C 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, iS6,s 
 
 Jan. 24, i,S65 
 
 Jan. 24, i.S6.=i 
 
 Ajir. 23, 1S75 Tjiper \Vasliita, ,Se]it. 9 i 1. 
 Tex. 1.S74. 
 
 Shqw, J. Lyman Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 I'riv., Co. I), 27th Me. Inf. ' 
 
 Shaw, Thomas Dec. 7, iSgo I Carrizo Can\ on, Any. 12, r8Si 
 
 Sergt., Co. K, 9tli I". S. Cav. 1 N. Jle.x. 
 
 Shea, Joseph H 
 
 I'riw, Co. K. 921I N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 6, 1S65 Chapin's I''.[rni, Sept. 29, 1.S64 
 near Rielmionil, 
 Va. 
 
 Sheerin, John An,i;. 12, 1.^75 j Near Fort Selden, Jnlv S- i 1 , 
 
 Hlacksniitli,Co. C, Sthr. S. Cav. ' ' ' N. Mex. 1H73. 
 
 Shehan, George R 
 
 rriv.,Co. F, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Shepard, Irwin 
 
 Corp., Co. K, J7tli Mich. Inf. 
 
 J,in. 24, i.S6,s 
 
 .\n!.;. .^, 1.S97 Kno.wille, Tenn, , Nov. 17, 1X63 
 
 Shepherd, William 
 
 I'riv., Co. .\. ,;(1 Inil. Cav. 
 Sheppard, Charles 
 
 I'riv., Co. A, 5th r. S. luf. 
 
 Sherman, Marshall 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, i.st .Minn. Inf. 
 Shiel, John 
 
 Sergt,, Co. li, g<jtli I'a. Inf. 
 
 .Vjir. 24,1.865 .S.-iilors Creek, \'a. . .\]ir. 6,1865 
 
 .Apr. 27, 1877 Cellar Creek, etc., Oct. 21, 1876, 
 Mont. to Jan. 8, 
 
 1.S77. 
 Dec. 1,1864 Gettysburg, Pa. . . July 3,186;, 
 
 J;iii, 21, 1897 
 
 Fredericksburi^.X'a. Dec. 1,^, 1862 
 
 ('/round of award. 
 
 Capture of Hat;. 
 
 Charj^ed upon a Confederate 
 field jiiece in advance of his 
 comrades, ami by his indi- 
 vidual i-xertions sileiicnl 
 the ])iece. 
 
 Voluntarily joine<l .1 small 
 party that, under a lua\ v 
 fire, captured a stockade and 
 saved the brid,ne. 
 
 (*) 
 {*) 
 (*) 
 (■■') 
 (*) 
 
 While carryinjj dispatches 
 was attackeil by 125 hostile 
 Indians, whom he (and a 
 comrade) fouijlit through- 
 out the dav. 
 
 Forced tlie enemy back after 
 .stuljboruly lioldinj; his 
 f^ronnd in an extremely ex- 
 poseil ]ioslion, and prevented 
 the eneni\''s su]K-rior num- 
 bers from surroundin.t; liis 
 command. 
 
 Gallantry in briuL,nnt; wound- 
 ed from tlK' fuld. 
 
 Service atjainst hostile I n- 
 dians. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Havin.a; voluntarily .icconi- 
 panied a small ])art\ to 
 de.strov buildinj^s within 
 the enemy's Hues, whence 
 .sharpshooters liad been fir- 
 ing, disre.tfarded an order 
 to retire, reinaiued and 
 completed the firini!; of 
 the buildiusfs. thus insnrin.tf 
 their tt>tal destrnction; this 
 at the iiuininent risk of his 
 life from the lire of the ail- 
 vancin.t; enemy. 
 
 Capture of Hag. 
 
 Braverv in action with Sioux. 
 
 Capture of fl.ag of 58th \'ir- 
 ginia Infantry (C. S..A.). 
 
 Carried a dangerously wound- 
 ed comrade into the I'nion 
 lines, thereby preventing 
 his cai)ture liy the enemy. 
 
 *Scc nolc oil p.itje ijj. 
 
I lO 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Shields, Bernard 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 2(1 \V. \a. Cav. 
 
 Date of issne. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Shilling, John 
 
 1st Sert^. Co, II. 3d Del. Inf, 
 
 Shipley, Robert F Apr, 27, 1S65 Five Forks, Va. 
 
 Si-rirt., Co, A. 140th N, V. Inf. 
 
 Shoemaker, Levi | Nov, 26, 1864 | Nineveh, Va 
 
 Serift., Co. .\, 1st W. Va. Cav. 1 
 
 Apr. 24, 1865 
 .Sept. 6, 1864 
 Apr. 27, 1S65 
 
 Place. 
 
 Appomattox, Va , 
 
 Weldon Railroad 
 Va. 
 
 Shopp, George J Apr. 27, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 191st Pa. Inf. i 
 
 i 
 Shory, Henry W | Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf, 
 
 Shubert, Frank j Apr. 24, 1865 
 
 vSergt., Co. E, 4y\ N. V. Inf. 
 
 Sickles, Daniel E | Oct. 30, 1897 
 
 Maj. Gen., U. S. Vols. 
 
 Sidman, George Apr, 6, 1892 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 16th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Simmons, John Apr. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co, D, 2(1 N. V. H. A. | 
 
 Simmons, William T I"eb. 22, 1865 
 
 Lieut., Co. C, 1 [th Mo. Inf. 
 
 Simons, Charles J ' Ji'ly ^7, 1896 
 
 vSergt., Co. A, 9th N. H. Inf, 
 
 Simpson, Enoch A 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Sivel, Henry 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. E, 2d Md. Vet. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, i86,s 
 Jul)' 10, 1896 
 
 Skellie, Ebenezer 
 
 Corp., Co, D, I I2th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Skillings, Daniel 
 
 Mus., Co, C, 27th Me, Inf. 
 
 Skillins, Lorenzo D 
 
 Priv., Co. !•■, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Skinner, John B 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Sladen, Joseph A 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 33d Ma,ss. Inf 
 
 Slagle, Oscar 
 
 Corp., Co. D, 104th 111. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 6, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 July 19, T895 
 
 Oct. 30, 1897 
 
 Five Forks, Va . 
 
 Petersburg, Va . _ . 
 
 Date. 
 Apr. 8, 1865 
 Aug. 21, 1864 
 Apr. I, 1865 
 Nov. 12, 1864 
 Apr. I, 1865 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Capture of flag of the Wash- 
 ington Artillery ( C. vS. A. ). 
 
 Apr. 2, 1865 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa, . . .! July 2, 1.863 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Capture of flag of 22d Virginia 
 Cavalry ( C. S. A. ) . 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 Capture of two markers. 
 
 Displayed mo.st conspicuous 
 gallantry on the field, both 
 before and after the loss of 
 his leg. 
 
 Distinguished braverv in l)at- 
 tle. ' 
 
 Gaines Mills, Va. . June 27, 1862 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va. . Apr. 6,1865 , Capture of flag. 
 
 Nashville, Tenn. . . Dec. 16,1,864 
 
 Peter.sburg, Va. 
 
 July 30, 1864 
 
 Petersljurg, Va. 
 
 Chapiu's Farm, 
 near Richmond, 
 Va. 
 
 Re.saca, Ga. 
 
 July 3", 1864 
 
 Sept. 29, 1864 
 
 May 14, 1864 
 
 t;ik River, Tenn . . July 2,1863 
 
 *Scc note on page 133. 
 
 Capture of flag of 34th .Ala- 
 bama Infantry (C. S. A. ). 
 
 Was one of the first in the 
 exploded mine, captured a 
 number of prisoners, and 
 was hiuLself captured, but 
 escaped. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Finding himself among a 
 squad of Confederates, he 
 fired into them.killin.g one, 
 and was himself wounded, 
 but succeeded in bringing in 
 a sergeant and two men of 
 the 1 7th South Carolina Reg- 
 iment as pri.soners. 
 
 Took the colors of his regi- 
 ment, the color bearer hav- 
 ing fallen, and carried them 
 through the first charge; 
 also, in the second charge, 
 after all tlie color guard had 
 been killed or wounded, he 
 carried the colors up to the 
 enemy's works, where he 
 fell wounded, 
 
 (-"■) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Voluntarily engaged in action 
 at a critical moment and by 
 personal example inspired 
 the troops to repel the en- 
 emy. 
 
 Voluntarily joined a small 
 party that, under a heavy 
 fire, captured a stockade and 
 saved the bridge. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Ill 
 
 Nainr. rank, ami nrijanization. ! Dale of issue. 
 
 Slavens, Samuel 
 
 rriv., Co. K, 331I Ohio Inf. 
 
 Jul)' .'S, i.SS:; 
 
 Sloan. Andrew J 
 
 I'riv., Co. 11, I2tli Iowa Inf. 
 
 Small, Alfred 
 
 Coi'l)., Co. II, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Small, Arthur L 
 
 I'riv., Co. K,27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Small, John C 
 
 I'riv., Co. 11, 27tll Me. Inf. 
 
 Small, Lewi , L 
 
 I'riv., Co. .\. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Small, Roland E 
 
 I'riv., Co. I', 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Smalley, Reuben S 
 
 Priv.,Co. I), 104th 111. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 Place. I Date. 
 
 Georgia 
 
 .\l)ril, 1.S62 
 
 Ground of awaril. 
 
 One of twenty-two men ( in- 
 cluilini; two civilians) who, 
 bv direction of General 
 Mitchel (or Buell I, pene- 
 trated nearly 200 miles .south 
 into the enemy's territory 
 and captured a r.iilroad train 
 at Big Shanty, Ga., in an 
 attempt to destroy the 
 bridges and track between 
 Chattanooga and .\tlanta. 
 
 Feb, 22, 1.S65 , Nashville, Tenn. . 
 
 Jan. 24, i,S6,s 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S55 
 
 Jan. 24, iS6,s 
 
 Smalley, Ruben 
 
 I'riv., Co. !■■, .S;,,! Ind. Inf. 
 
 Smart, Almond O 
 
 Capt. Co. H, 27II1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Alonzo 
 
 .Sergt., Co. C, 7tli Mich. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Amasa 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Andrew J 
 
 Sergt., Co. (t, .Slh U. S. Cav. 
 
 Smith, Atwood F 
 
 Corp., Co. l\ 27lh Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Charles B 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Charles E 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Smith, Charles F 
 
 Corp., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Charles H 
 
 Col. 1st Me. Cav. 
 
 Smith, Charles T 
 
 I'riv., Co. F., 2-th Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Cornelius C 
 
 Corp. , Co. K, ()th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Get. 30, 1.S97 I'-lk River, Tenn.. July 2, 1S6;, 
 
 Jidv 9,1^44 Viekslnirg, Miss, . . May 22, 1.S63 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 1 
 
 •Vov. 14, i.Sh4 Hatchers Run. \'a . Oct. 27, 1.S64 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 I'eb. 14, 1S70 Chiricahua Moun- Oct. 20, 1.S69 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Dec. ift, |S()4 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 )an. 24, i,S6,s I 
 
 j 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 j 
 
 .\ug. 25, 1.S70 Wichita Ri\er,Te\. July 12, iS7c 
 Jan. 24,1865 
 
 .\pr. ri.i.Sgs St. Marv's Church. June 24, 1.S64 
 Va. 
 
 Jan. 24, r.S65 
 
 l-'eb. 4,1891 Near White River, 
 : S. Dak. 
 
 Jan. I, 1.S9T 
 
 Smith, Francis M 
 
 1st Lieut, and .\iljt. i.st Md. 
 Inf. 
 
 .\ug. i,v i8'),S Uabneys Min,\'a. I'eli. 6, 1S65 
 
 * See note on page i.vv 
 
 (*) 
 
 \'oluntarily joined a small 
 party that, under a heavy 
 lire, captured a stoekaile .and 
 saved the bridge. 
 
 Gallantrvin the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming jiarty. " 
 
 I*) 
 
 Capture of flag of 26th North 
 Carolina Infantr\- 1 C. S. .\. I. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Remaiueil in the light to the 
 close, .ilthough sevenly 
 wouniled. 
 
 (*) 
 
 With four men of his troop, 
 <lrove off a superior force of 
 the enemy an<l held his ]io- 
 .sition against their re]jeated 
 efforts to recapture it, and 
 subsequently pursued tlii.ni 
 a great distance. 
 
 Voluntarily reinained with 
 the body of his regiineiital 
 connnander under a heavy 
 fire after the brig.ide had 
 retired, and brought the 
 body off the field. 
 
112 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Naiiu", rank, and (iiijani/.atiuM. r)ali.- of issue. 
 
 Smith, Frank T 
 
 1st Sersn. Co. C, lotli V. R. C. 
 
 May 9, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 .Vpril, 1.S65 
 
 Ground of awanl 
 
 Smith, George L 
 
 I St Scryt. Co. K, 27U1 Mf. Inf. 
 
 Smith, George W ' Nov. 4, 1S74 Washita River, Tex. .Sejil. 12, I.S74 
 
 I'riv., Co. M, 6th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Smith, Henry I ! Sept. 7, 1H94 Black River, N. C. . Mar. 15, 1.S65 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. B, 7th Iowa Inf. 
 
 Smith, James 
 
 Priv. , Co. I, 2d Ohio Inf. 
 
 Smith, James B 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, James H 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Ke. Inf. 
 
 Smith, James M Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 July 6, i.S6;i Geortfiu .Vpril, 1.S62 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Smith, John P 
 
 ist Sergt. Co. I, Mtli V. R. C. 
 
 Smith, Joseph S 
 
 Lieut. Col. and Connn')- Sub. 
 2(1 Army Corps. 
 
 Smith. Libby H 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Milbury S 
 
 Priv., Co. C. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Otis W 
 
 Priv., Co. G. 95th Ohio. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Otto 
 
 Priv., Co. K, .Sth U. S. Cav. 
 
 Smith, Ransom E 
 
 Sergt., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Rice 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27111 Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Richard 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 95tli X. V. Inf. 
 
 Slay 9, 1865 
 
 Mav 25, 1.S92 , Hatchers Run, Va 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 j 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 i 
 
 Feb. 22, 1865 Nashville, Tcnn . 
 
 Sept. 6, 1869 Arizona 
 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 April, I.Shj 
 
 Oct. 27, 1.864 
 
 Mar. 1',, 186s Weldou Railroad, 
 Va. 
 
 Smith, Robert Oct. 16, 1877 Slim Buttes, Mont 
 
 Priv., Co. M, ,vl U. S. Inf. 
 
 Dec. 16, 1.864 
 1.S68 and 1.S69 
 
 .Aug. 21, 1864 
 
 .Sept. 9, 1876 
 
 Smith, Samuel S 1 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Priv., Co. li. 27tli Me. Inf. j 
 
 Smith, S. Rodman i Apr. .8, 1.895 Rowanly Creek, j Feb. 5, 1S65 
 
 CapL Co. C, 4th Del. Inf. | ' , Va. 
 
 *See note on page 133. 
 
 I n test inu my of his faithful and 
 exemplary conduct as one of 
 the escort to the remains of 
 President Lincoln to Spring- 
 field, 111. 
 
 (*) 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Voluntarily, and under fire, 
 rescued a comrade from 
 death by drowning. 
 
 C)ne of twenty-two men ( in- 
 cluding two civilians) who, 
 by direction of (ieneral 
 Mitchel (or Buell), pene- 
 trated nearly 200 miles south 
 into the enem}-'s territory 
 and captured a railroad train 
 at Big Shanty, Ga., in an at- 
 tempt to destroy the bridges 
 and track between Chatta- 
 nooga and Atlanta. 
 
 l*) 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 In testimony of his f.iithful and 
 exemplary conduct as one of 
 the escort to the remains of 
 Presifient Lincoln to Spring- 
 field, 111. 
 
 Led a part of a brigade, saved 
 two pieces of artillery, cap- 
 tured a flag, and secured a 
 number of prisoners. 
 
 {*} 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag of 6th I'lorida 
 Infantry (C. S. A. I. 
 
 Bravery in scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Captured two officers and 
 twenty men of Hagood's 
 brigade while they were en- 
 deavoring to make their way 
 back through the woods. 
 
 Special bravery in endeavoring 
 to dislodge Indians secreted 
 in a ravine. 
 
 Swam tlie creek under fire to 
 establish a crossing. 
 
MKDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 TT3 
 
 Name, rank, and or<;aiiizatioii. Date of issue. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Feb. 14, i.Syo 
 
 Smith, Stillman C 
 
 Sergt., Co. U, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Theodore F Feli. 14, iS-t 
 
 Priv., Co. G. isl r. S. Cav. ) 
 
 Smith, Thomas 
 
 I'riv., Co. G, 1st U.S. Cav. 
 
 Smith, Thomas J ' Feb. 14, tH-o 
 
 Priv., Co. G, I. St U. S. Cav. 
 
 Smith, William Feb. 14, i.Syo 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 8th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Smith, William Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv,, Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, William H I Feb. 14, 1.S7 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 1st tl. vS. Cav. 
 
 Smith, William M Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Corp., Co. F, 27th .Me. Inf. 
 
 Smith, Wilson Apr. 24, 1S96 
 
 Sergt., Battery H, yl N. Y. L. A 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Ground of awanl. 
 
 Smith, Woodbury 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Snedden. James 
 
 Mus.,54th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Snow, Elmer A 
 
 Trnnipet^T, Co. M, 3d U. S. Inf. 
 
 Southard, David 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, I.St X. J. Cav. 
 
 Sova, Joseph E 
 
 Saddler, Co. H, .Sth N. V. Cav. 
 
 Sowers, Michael 
 
 Priv., Co. L, 4th Pa. Cav. 
 
 Spalding, Edward B 
 
 Sergt., Co. t;, 52d 111. Inf. 
 
 Chiricahua Moun- Oct. 20, iS6g 
 tains, .Ariz. 
 
 Chiricahua Moun- ' Oct. 20, 1869 
 tains, .\riz. 
 
 Chiricahua Moun- Oct. 20, 1,869 
 tains, .\riz. 
 
 Chiricahua Moun- { Oct. 20, i86g 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Chiricahua Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Washington, X. C 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Sept. 11,1897 Piedmont, Va. 
 
 Oct. 20, 1,869 
 
 Sept. 6, 1.862 
 
 June 5, 1.864 
 
 Oct. r6, 1877 
 
 July 3, 1S65 
 
 .•\pr. 24, 1S65 
 
 Feb. 16, 1.897 
 
 Rosebud Creek, June 17, 1876 
 Mont. 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va. . .\pr. 6,1865 
 
 .A.ppomattox caiti- Mar. 29 to 
 
 paign. Va. A])r. 9, 1865. 
 
 Stony Creek Sta- Dec. i, 1.864 
 tion, Va. 
 
 Jan. 15, 1S94 Pitt.sburg Landing, -\])r. 6, 1862 
 Tenii. 
 
 Spaulding, Wallis ' Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27tb Me. Inf. 
 
 Spence, Orizoba 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 8th II. .S.Cav. 
 
 Spencer, Joseph T 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 I"eb. 14, 1870 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Cbiricabua Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Spencer, Joshua C Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 (*) 
 Galhuitry in action, 
 tiallantry in action. 
 Gallantry in action. 
 G.illaiilry in action. 
 
 {*) 
 Gall.intry in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Took command of a gun I the 
 lieutenant in charge having 
 di.sappeared ) and fired the 
 .same so rapidly and effec- 
 tively that the enemy were 
 repulsed, although for a time 
 a hand-to-hand conflict was 
 had over the gun. 
 
 Left his place in the rear, took 
 the rifleofadi.sabled soldier, 
 an<l fought through the re- 
 mainder of the action. 
 
 Bra very in action; was wound- 
 ed in both arms. 
 
 Capture of flag; and was the 
 first man over the works in 
 the charge. 
 
 Cajiture of flag. 
 
 His hor.se having been .shot 
 from under him, he volun- 
 tarily and on foot partici- 
 pated in the cavalrj- charge 
 made upon one of the 
 forts, conducting himself 
 throughout with great per- 
 sonal bravery. 
 
 .Although twice wounded, and 
 thereby crippled for life, he 
 remained fighting in open 
 ground to the close of the 
 battle. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Oct. 211, 1869 : G.ill.intry in action. 
 
 Sperry, William J. 
 Maj. 6th \"t. Inf. 
 
 7156 8 
 
 Aug. 12, 1892 Petersburg, \'a. . . . .Vpr. 2, 1865 
 
 * ScL- Hole cm i>aKe 1,^3. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 With the a.ssi.stance of a few 
 men captured two ])ieces of 
 artillery and turned them 
 U])on tile enemy. 
 
114 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Spillane, Timothy 
 
 Priv., Co. C. i6lh Pa. Cav. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Sept. ID, 1880 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Hatchers Run, Va 
 
 Spinney, James P Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27tli Me. Int. 
 
 Spinney, Nicholas E Jan. 24. 1S65 
 
 Sergt., Co. Cr, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Spinney, Stephen S Jan. 24, 1865 , 
 
 Priv., Co. (;, 27th Me. Inf. j j 
 
 Sprague, Benona ! July 10, 1894 ' Vickslnirg, Mi.ss. . . 
 
 Cor])., Co. F, ii6th 111. Inf. 
 
 Sprague, John W Jan. iS, 1S94 
 
 Col. 6y\ Ohio Inf. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Feb.5-7, 1865 
 
 GrounrI of award. 
 
 Springer, George Feb. 14, 1S70 
 
 Priv., Co. G, i,st U. S. Cav. 
 
 Spurling, Andrew B ' Sept. 10, 1S97 
 
 Lieut. Col. 2d Me. Cav. 
 
 Stacey, Charles 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 55th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Decatur, Ga . 
 
 Chiricahua Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Evergreen, Ala . . 
 
 May 22, 1S63 
 July 22, 1.S64 
 
 Oct. 20, 1S69 
 Mar. 23, 1.S65 
 
 June 23, 1S96 j Gettysburg, Pa. 
 
 Stacy, Uranus 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Stahel, Julius Nov. 4, 
 
 Maj. Gen., U.S. \'ols. 
 
 Stance, Emanuel June 28, 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, 9th U. S. Cav. , 
 
 Stanley, David S Mar. 29. 
 
 Maj. Gen.,r. S. Vols. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 1870 
 1S93 
 
 Apr. 12, 
 
 Mar. T,, 
 
 Stanley, Eben 
 
 Priv., Co. A. 5th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Stanley, Edward 
 
 Corp. , Co. F, 8th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Stanley, John R Jan. 24, 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Staples, Charles F Jan. 24, 
 
 Corp., Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Staples, William H | Jan. 24, 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Staples, William M ' Jan. 24, 
 
 Sergt., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Starkins, John H Ji''y 30, 
 
 Sergt.. 34th N. Y. Battery. 
 
 Stauffer, Rudolph 
 
 ist Sergt. Co. K, 5th U. S. Cav. 
 
 1S7.5 
 
 July 2, 1S63 
 
 Piedmont, W. Va. . June 5,1864 
 
 Kickapoo Springs, j May 20, 1870 
 Tex. I 
 
 Franklin, Tenn . . .' Nov. 30, 1S64 
 
 Near Turret Moun- 
 1 tain, Ariz. 
 
 Mar. 25 and 
 27. 1S73. 
 
 1S70 Seneca Moimtain, .^ug. 26, 1869 
 Ariz. 
 
 1865 
 1865 
 1865 
 i,S65 
 
 1896 Campbell .Station, Nov. 16, 1863 
 Tenn. 
 
 July 30, 1872 
 
 Near Camp Hual- 
 pai, Ariz. 
 
 * See note on p.nge 1.^3. 
 
 1S72 
 
 Gallantry and good conduct in 
 action; bravery in a charge 
 and reluctance to leave the 
 field after being twice 
 wounded. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Crallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 With a small command de- 
 feated an overwhelming 
 force of the enemy and 
 saved the trains of the 
 corps. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Advanced alone in the dark- 
 ness beyond the picket line, 
 came upon three of the 
 enemy, fired upon them 
 (his fire being returned), 
 wounded two, and captured 
 the whole party. 
 
 Voluntarily took an advanced 
 position on the skirmish 
 line for the purpose of as- 
 certaining the location of 
 Confederate sharpshooters, 
 and under heavy fire held 
 the position thus taken 
 until the company of which 
 he was a member went back 
 to the main line. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Led his division until he was 
 severely woiuided. 
 
 Gallantry on scout after In- 
 dians. 
 
 Distinguished bravery in bat- 
 tle, where he was severely 
 wounded. 
 
 Gallantr)' in action. 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (•*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Brought off his piece without 
 losing a man. 
 
 Gallantry on scouts after In- 
 dians. 
 
MEDALS ov Honor. 
 
 ii.S 
 
 Name, rank, and iir<;ani/atii>n. Date of issiu". 
 
 Jan. 2.[, i.S()5 
 
 Steadfast, Thomas S 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27II1 Me. Inf. 
 
 Steele, John W I Sept. 2!S, i S97 
 
 Maj. ami .\. I). C, T. S. Vols. 
 
 Steiner, Christian 
 
 Saddler, Co. G, Sth U. .S. Cav. 
 
 Steinmetz, William 
 
 Priv., Co. C, Svl Ind. Inf. 
 
 Stephens, William G 
 
 Priv., Cliica}{o Jlercantile Bat- 
 tery, 111. L. A. 
 
 Sterling, John T 
 
 Priv., Co. 1). nth Ind. Inf. 
 
 Sprin.n Hill, Tenn. .Nov. Jy, 1.S64 
 
 I'VIi. i.(, 
 Jnly 12, 
 Dec, 21, 
 
 i.Syo Chiricaluia ,Monn- 
 tain.'i, .Xri/. 
 
 1X94 I Vicksburn, Miss, . 
 I.S94 Virksl)Uri;, Miss. . 
 
 Oct. 20, 1S69 
 May 22, 1.S63 
 Mav 22. 1.S63 
 
 Mar. 5, US65 Winchester, Va . . . . Sept. iq, 1.S64 
 
 Stevens, Charles E 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Stevens, Hazard 
 
 Capt. and A. A. O., V. S. Vol.s. 
 
 Stevens, Herrman 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Stevens, Osgood W 
 
 Priv., Co. I', 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Stevens, Thomas W 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 7th r. S. Cav. 
 
 Stevenson, William 
 
 Priv.,Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Stewart, Benjamin F 
 
 Priv., Co. I<;, 7th r. S. Inf. 
 
 Stewart, George W 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. E, ist N. J. Cav. 
 
 Stewart, Joseph 
 
 Priv., Co. G, i.st Md. Inf. 
 
 Stickels, Joseph 
 
 Serift., Co. .X.S^d Ohio Inf. 
 
 StickofTer, Julius H 
 
 Saddler, Co. h, Sth I". S. Cav. 
 
 Stillings, Calvin 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Stimpson, Thomas J 
 
 Priv., Co. .\, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Stockman, George H 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. C, 6lh Mo. Inf. 
 
 Stokes, Alonzo 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. II, 6th I*. S. Cav. 
 
 S'.okes, George 
 
 Priv., Co. C, I22d III. Inf. 
 
 Stoltz, Frank 
 
 Priv.,Co. G, S3d Ind. Inf. 
 
 Stone, James M 
 
 Lieut. Col. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 
 June 1,^, 
 
 Jan. 24, 
 
 Jan. 24, 
 
 Oct. 3, 
 
 Jan. 24, 
 
 Dec. 2, 
 
 .Apr. 24, 
 Apr. 27, 
 June S. 
 Mar. ;,, 
 Jan. 24, 
 Jan. 24, 
 July 9, 
 .XuK. 25, 
 Feb. 22, 
 
 July 9. 
 Jan. 24, 
 
 1.S65 
 
 1.S94 P'ort linger, \'a. . . . 
 
 .Vjir. 19, i.S6.^ 
 
 i,S65 
 i.S6,s 
 i,S7,S 
 1S65 
 1.S76 
 
 I.S6,S 
 
 isr,5 
 
 |,S(.5 
 I.S70 
 
 I.S65 
 I.S65 
 1.S94 
 
 iS7(i 
 l.S6,i 
 l,S9.t 
 I.S65 
 
 Little Bi.g ll.irn, 
 Mont. 
 
 Big Horn River, 
 Mont. 
 
 I' a i n e ' s Cross 
 Roads, Va. 
 
 I'ive Forks, Va. 
 lilakelv, .\la 
 
 Cienaga ,Springs, 
 Utah. 
 
 \'icksl)urg, .Miss. . . 
 Wichita Ri\er,Tex , 
 N.ishville. Tenn . . . 
 X'icksburg, Mi.ss. . . 
 
 May 22. I.S63 
 July 12, 1S70 
 Dec, 16, I,S64 
 May 22, I,S63 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Durin.g a ni.ght attack of the 
 enemy u])(jn the wagon and 
 ainmunitimi train of this 
 officer's corps, he gathered 
 up a force of stragglers and 
 others, assumed command 
 of it, though himself a staff 
 officer, and attacked and dis- 
 persed the enemy's forces, 
 thus savin.g the train. 
 
 Gallantrv in action. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer .storming party." 
 
 Carried, with others, by hand, 
 a cannon up to and fired it 
 through an embrasure of the 
 enemy's works. 
 
 Captured fourteen of the en- 
 emv in the severest ])art of 
 the' battle. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantly led a party that as- 
 saulted and captured the 
 fort. 
 
 (*) 
 
 \'oluntarily brought water to 
 the woimded under lire. 
 
 Carried dispatches to General 
 Crook at innniiient risk of 
 his life. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 Capture of flag. 
 Capture of Hag. 
 Gallanlr\- in ac-tioii. 
 
 (*) 
 
 CM 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteerstormin.gp.irty." 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Capture of Hag, 
 
 Gallantrv in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party." 
 
 *Sii- iHili' nil i>:i..i<- ix:,. 
 
ii6 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and or<;anization. 
 
 Stone, Lewis G 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Stone, Simon, jr 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 S.orey, John H. R 
 
 Sergt. , Co. K, 109th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Storr, Robert 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 15th N. Y. Eng. 
 
 Stover, Eben 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Strasbaugh, Bernard A 
 
 1st vSergt. Co. .\, jcl Md. Inf. 
 
 Strayer, William H 
 
 Priv., Co. B, y\ V. S. Cav. 
 
 Streile, Christian 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 1st N. J. Cav. 
 
 Strivson, Benoni 
 
 Priv.,Co. B, 8th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Strong, James N 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 49th Mass. Mil 
 
 Sturgeon, James K 
 
 Priv., Co. I', 46th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Aug. 25, 1S96 
 
 Sept. 30, 1.S71 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Dec. I, 1S64 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Dallas, Ga. 
 
 Petersburg, \'a . 
 
 Ma}- 22, 1.S72 : Loupe Fork, Platte 
 River, Nebr. 
 
 Apr. 24, 1S65 Paine's Cross 
 Roads, \'a. 
 
 July 24, 1869 
 
 Arizona 
 
 Nov. 25, 1893 Port Hud.son, La. 
 
 Sullivan, Thomas 
 
 I'riv., Co. G, 1st U. S. Cav. 
 
 Sullivan, Thomas 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 7th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Summers, James C I Feb. 25, 1895 Vicksburg, Miss. 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 4th W. \'a. Inf. j 
 
 Sumner, James , Feb. 14, 1S70 
 
 Priv., Co. G, I St U.S. Cav. 
 
 Surles, William G Aug. ig, 1S91 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 2d Ohio Inf. 
 
 Cliiricahua Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Perryville.K}'. . . . 
 
 Sutherland, John A ; July 24, 1S69 Arizona 
 
 Corp., Co. L, 8th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Swan, Charles A | June 17, 1865 .Selma, .Via. . . , 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 4th Iowa Cav. 
 
 Swayne, Wager Aug. 19, 1893 Corinth, Miss . 
 
 Lieut. Col. 43d Ohio Inf. 1 
 
 Sweatt, Joseph S. G I Mar. 22, 1892 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 6th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Sweeney, James 
 
 Priv., Co. .•\, I.St Vt. Cav. 
 Sweetsir, John W 
 
 Corp., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Carsville, Va. 
 
 Date. 
 
 May 28, 1864 
 
 1S61 and 1862 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Jan. 2,1895 Kenesaw J\Ioun- 
 tain, Ga. 
 
 Feb. 14, 1870 Cliiricahua Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 June 23, 1891 Wounded Knee 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 June 17, 1864 
 
 Apr. 26, 1872 
 
 (*) 
 
 While bringing in a wounded 
 comrade, under a destruc- 
 tive fire, lie was himself 
 wounded in the right leg, 
 w-hicli was amputated on the 
 same day. 
 
 Services during the rebellion. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Recaptured the colors of 2d 
 Pennsylvania Provision al 
 Artille'ry. 
 
 Gallaiitrv in action. 
 
 Apr. 5, 1865 Capture of flag. 
 
 .Aug. to Oct. , 
 1868. 
 
 May 27, 1S63 
 
 June 
 
 15. 
 
 1864 
 
 Oct. 
 
 20, 
 
 1869 
 
 Dec. 
 
 29. 
 
 1890 
 
 Jlay 
 
 22, 
 
 1863 
 
 Oct. 
 
 20, 
 
 1869 
 
 Oct. 8, 1862 
 
 Aug. to Oct. , 
 
 1 868. 
 Apr. 2, 1S65 
 
 Oct. 4, 1862 
 May 15. 1863 
 
 Cedar Creek, Va. ..' Oct. 19, 1864 
 
 Oct. 26, 1864 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 1 
 
 * Sec note 0:1 at(e 133 
 
 Braverv in .scouts and actions 
 with Indians 
 
 Volunteered in response to a 
 call, and took part in the 
 movement that was made 
 upon the enemy's works, 
 under a heavy fire there- 
 from in advance of the gen- 
 eral assault. 
 
 Advanced beyond the lines 
 and captured a number of 
 prisoners. 
 
 Gallantry in action against In- 
 dians concealed in a ravine. 
 
 Conspicuous bravery in action 
 against Indians concealed 
 in a ravine. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer storming part V. " 
 
 Gallantrv in action. 
 
 In the hottest part of the fight 
 he stepped infront of his col- 
 onel to shield him from the 
 enemy's fire. 
 
 Bravery in scouts and actions 
 with Indians. 
 
 Capture of flag ( supposed to be 
 1 ith Missi.ssippi ) and bearer. 
 
 Con.spicuous gallantry in lead- 
 ing his regiment in a charge. 
 
 When ordered to retreat this 
 soldier turned and rushed 
 back to the front, in the face 
 of the heavy fire of the ene- 
 my, in an endeavor to rescue 
 his wounded comrades, re- 
 maining by them until over- 
 powered and taken prisoner. 
 
 Capture of North Carolina 
 State colors. 
 
 (*) 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 117 
 
 Action. 
 
 NaiiR', rank, aivl i)rj,'aiu/atiuTi. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Place, 
 
 Sweetsir, Stephen £ 
 
 Priv,,Co. A, 27t1i Mc, Inf. 
 
 Swegheimer, Jacob , . . 
 
 Priv,, Co, 1,54th Ol'.io Inf. 
 
 Swett, Augustus D 
 
 Priv,, Co, C, 27th yiv. Inf. 
 
 Swift, Frederick W 
 
 Lieut. Col. 17th Jlich. Inf. 
 
 Swift, Harlan J. . . 
 2cl Lieut. Co. H, : 
 
 Jan, 24, 1S65 
 
 I 
 July 14. '^94 Mcksljurg, Miss. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Date. 
 
 May 22, 1.S63 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 l-'eb 15, 1.S97 
 
 Lenoir Static 
 Tenn, 
 
 Nov, 16, 1.S6;, 
 
 N, V. M. R. 
 
 July 20, 1.S97 Petersburg, Va . 
 
 July 30, 1S64 
 
 Swinehart, Chester 
 
 ist Sergt. Co, D, 7th \", R. C, 
 
 Tabor, William L, S 
 
 Priv., Co, K, 15th X, H. Inf. 
 
 Jlay 9, iy65 
 
 Mar. 10, 1S96 
 
 Siege of Port Hud- 
 son, La. 
 
 .\pril, 1H6.S. 
 
 July, 1.%:, 
 
 (*) 
 
 (jallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ■ \olunteer storming party, ' ' 
 
 (*) 
 
 (lallanth' .seized the colors and 
 rallied the regiment after 
 three color bearers had been 
 shot, and the regiment, hav- 
 ing become demoralized, 
 was in imminent danger of 
 capture. 
 
 Having advanced with his 
 regiment and captured the 
 enemy's line, saw four of the 
 enemy retiring toward their 
 second line of works. He 
 advanced upon them alone, 
 compelled their .surrender, 
 and regained his regiment 
 with the four prisoners. 
 
 In testimony of his faithful 
 and exemplary conduct as 
 one of the escort to the re- 
 mains of President Lincoln 
 to Springfield, 111. 
 
 \'oIuntariIy exposed himself 
 to the enemy only a few 
 feet away to render valuable 
 services for the protection of 
 his comrades. 
 
 Taggart, Charles A 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 37th :\Iass. Inf. 
 
 Tanner, Charles B 
 
 2d Lieut. Co. H, Jst Del. Inf. 
 
 Tapley, David G 
 
 Priv., Co. .V, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 .\pr. 24, i.S6,'5 Sailors Creek, \'a. . .\pr. 6, 1.S65 Capture of flaj; 
 
 Dec. 13, i.'S.S9 ' Antietam, Md Sept. 17, 1S62 
 
 Tapley, William H . . 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Tarbox, Alphonso 
 
 Priv., Co, F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Tarbox, George 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Tarbox, Thomas B 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Taylor, Anthony 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. A, 15th Pa. Cav. 
 
 Taylor, Bernard 
 
 Sergt,. Co, -\, 5th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Taylor, Calvin M 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Taylor, Charles 
 
 i.st Sergt. Co. I), 3d f. S. Cav. 
 
 Taylor, Daniel D 
 
 Corp., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, I.S63 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Dec. 4, 1S93 
 
 Apr. 12, iS7,s 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Dec. 16, iS,S2 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Carried off the regimental 
 colors, which had fallen 
 within 20 yards of the ene- 
 my's lines, the color guard 
 of nine men having all been 
 killed or woinided ; was him- 
 self three times wounded. 
 
 (■") 
 (*) 
 {*) 
 (*) 
 
 Chickaniau.ga, r,a. , Sept. 20, 1 863 ' Held out to the last with a 
 
 I .small force against the v.d- 
 i vance of superior number 
 of the enemv. 
 
 Near Sunset Pass, 
 .■\riz. 
 
 Nov. I, 1874 Hnivery in rescuing Lieut.; 
 ant King, .5th United Stat'^ 
 Cavalry', from Indians, 
 
 {*) 
 
 P.ig Drv \Vash,.\riz. Julv [7,1882 , Cianantrv in action. 
 
 i'. L...' c 
 
 * See note on pa.uce 133. 
 
ii8 
 
 MEDALS Ol' HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and orijanization. Date of issue. 
 
 Taylor, Forrester L Nov. 2, lE 
 
 Capt. Co. H, 231I X. J. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Chancellorsv i 1 1 e, 
 Va. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Taylor, George A Jan. 24, iS6s 
 
 Priv., Co. E. 27II1 Me. Inf. | " ] 
 
 t 
 
 Taylor, George W Jan. 24, 1865 ' . . 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Taylor, Henry H Sept. i, 189', Vicksburj;, Miss. 
 
 vSerijt., Co. C, 45lh 111. Inf. 
 
 May 3,1863 1 At great ri.sk, voluntaril}' saved 
 the lives of, and brought 
 from the battlefield, two 
 wounded comrades. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 June 25, 1863 I Was the first to plant the Union 
 j colors upon the enemy's 
 ' works. 
 
 Taylor, Horace 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Taylor, Joseph 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 7tli R. 1. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jidv 20, 1897 Weldon Railroad, 
 Va. 
 
 Aug. 18, 1864 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Taylor Oliver G 
 
 l'riv.,Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Taylor, R -chard Nov. i, [864 
 
 Priv., Co. E, iSth Ind. Inf. 
 
 Taylor, Wilbur N .Sept. 6, 1869 .Vrizona 
 
 Corp., Co. K, Sth U. S. Cav. 
 
 Cedar Creek, Va 
 
 While acting as an orderly to 
 a general officer on the field 
 and alone, encountered a 
 picket of three of the enemy 
 and compelled their surren- 
 der. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Taylor. William \iig. 2, 1S97 
 
 Sergt., Co. II, and I.icut. Co. , 
 M, 1st Md, Inf. 1 
 
 P'ront Roval, Va. 
 
 Weldon Railroad 
 Va. 
 
 Nov. 16, 1876 .Sappa Creek, Kans. .\pr. 23, 187: 
 
 Tea, Richard L 
 
 vSergt., Co. II, 6th V. S. Cav. 
 Terry.John D Oct. 12, 1867 Newbern, N. C. 
 
 Sergt., Co. E, 23d Mass. Inf. 
 
 Oct. 19, 1864 Capture of fla.g. 
 
 1868 and 1869 Bravery in actions with In- 
 dians. 
 
 May 23, 1862 Then a sergeant, he was pain- 
 fully wounded while obe}-- 
 ingan order to burn a bridge, 
 but persevering in the at- 
 tempt, he burned the bridge 
 and prevented its use by the 
 enemy. 
 
 Aug. 19, 1864 Then a lieutenant, he volun- 
 tarily took the place of a 
 disabled ofiicer and under- 
 took a hazardous reconnois- 
 sance beyond the lines of the 
 army; was taken prisoner in 
 the attempt. 
 
 Oallantrv in action. 
 
 Thackrah, Benjamin i Mav 2, 1,890 I'ort Gates, Ela. 
 
 Priv., Co. II, I i.sth X. V. Inf. 
 
 Thatcher, Charles M 1 July y, 1896 '< Petersburg, Va. 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 1st Mic'.i. ,S. S. 
 
 Thaxter, Sidney W. 
 Maj., 1st Me. Cav. 
 
 Thomas, Charles L 
 
 .Sergt., Co. E, i itli ( )liio Ca\ . 
 
 .Sept. U), 1897 liatcJiers Run, \'; 
 
 .\ug. 24, 1894 Powder River Ex 
 pedition. 
 
 * See note on i):iKe i,-^^. 
 
 Mar. 14, 1862 In the thickest of the fight, 
 where he lost his leg by a 
 shot, still encouraged the 
 men until carried off the 
 field. 
 
 .•\])r. I, i,S64 I Was a volunteer in the ,sur- 
 I prise and capture of the 
 I enemy's picket. 
 
 July 30, 1864 Instead of retreating or sur- 
 rendering when the works 
 were captured , regardless of 
 his personal safety, contin- 
 ued to return the enemy's 
 fire until he was captured . 
 
 Oct. 27,1864 Voluntarily remained and par- 
 ticipated in the battle with 
 conspicuous gallantry, al- 
 though his term of service 
 had expired and he had 
 been ordered home to be 
 mustered out. 
 
 S u ni m e r of 
 1865. 
 
 Carried a message through a 
 country infested with hos- 
 tile Indians and saved the 
 life of a comrade en route. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 119 
 
 Action. 
 
 Name, rank, and orsrani/.ation. Date of issue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Thomas, Hampton S. . 
 ,AIaj., I, St Pa. Vet. Cav. 
 
 Thomas, Stephen 
 Col. Sth Vt. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 15, 1.S94 
 
 Amelia Sprin.ns, 
 \'a. 
 
 Thompson, Adrial, jr 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Thompson, Allen 
 
 Priv.,C(i. 1,4th X. V. H. A. 
 
 Thompson, Caleb 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 July 25, KS92 Cedar Creek, \'a. . 
 
 Jan. 24 1S65 
 
 Date. 
 
 .Vpr. 5, i.S()5 
 
 Oct. 19, 1.S64 
 
 Groinid of award. 
 
 Conspicuous i^allantry in the 
 capture of a field battery 
 and a number of battle Ilajrs 
 and in tlie destruction of the 
 enemy's wagon train. 
 
 Distintfuislied conduct in a 
 desperate hand-to-hand en- 
 counter, in which the ad- 
 vance of the enemy was 
 checked. 
 
 Apr. 22, 1S96 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 White Oak Road, Apr. 
 Va. 
 
 Thompson, Charles A 
 
 Sergt., Co. D, 17th Mich. Inf. 
 
 Thompson, Freeman C 
 
 Corp., Co. I', Ii6th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Thompson, George F 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Julv 27, 1.S96 I Spottsylvauia,\'a. . May 12, 1.S64 
 
 May 12, 
 Jan. 24, 
 
 1S65 
 
 r.S6=; 
 
 Thompson, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 2d l". S. Cav. 
 
 Thompson, George W 
 
 Sergt., Co, E, 27lh Me. Inf. 
 
 Thompson, Henry C 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Thompson, James 
 
 Priv,, Co. K, 4th X. Y. H. A. 
 
 Thompson, James B 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, ist Pa. Rifles. 
 
 Thompson, J. Harry 
 
 Surg., U.S. Vols. 
 
 June 22, 1S70 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Appomattox 
 paigu, Va. 
 
 Mar. 29 to 
 Apr. 9, 1H65. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Made a hazardous ad\'auce 
 througli timber and slash- 
 ing.s, precedin.g the I'niou 
 line of battle. 
 
 {*) 
 
 .\fter the regiment was sur- 
 rounded and all resistance 
 seemed useless, fought sin- 
 gle handed for the colors, 
 and refused to .give them 
 up until he had appealed to 
 his superior officers. 
 
 fkdlant conduct in battle. 
 
 Little Blue, Nehr. . May !,s, 1870 Gallantry in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 in 
 
 Thompson, John 
 
 .Sergt., Co. G, i.st U. S. Cav. 
 
 Thompson, John 
 
 Corp,, Co. C, 1st Md. Inf. 
 
 Thompson, Peter 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 7th V. S. Cav. 
 
 Apr. 22,1896 While Dak Ki 
 Va. 
 
 Dec. 1,1864 Gettys)>urg, Pa. 
 
 .\pr. I, 1.S65 Made a hazardous advance 
 through timber and slash- 
 ings, preceding the Union 
 line of liattle. 
 
 Nov. 1 1, 1870 
 
 New'beru, X. C 
 
 Feb. 14, 1S70 Chiricahiui Moun- 
 tains, .\riz. 
 
 Thompson, Thomas 
 
 ►Sergt., Co. A, 66th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Sept. 10, 1897 
 
 Oct. 5, 1878 
 
 July 16, 1892 
 
 Hatchers Run, \': 
 
 Little r.ig Horn. 
 Mont. 
 
 Chancel lorsvil li 
 Va. 
 
 J\lly 3, 1.S6;, 
 Mar. :4, 1862 
 
 Oct. 20, 1869 
 Feb. 6, iS6,s 
 
 June 2.S, 1876 
 
 Mav 2, 186;, 
 
 Capture of flag of IJth (Veor- 
 gia Infantry ( C. S. A. I. 
 
 \'oluntarily recoimoitereil the 
 enemy's position, and car- 
 ried orders inider the hottest 
 lire, 
 
 Bravery in action with In- 
 dians. 
 
 .\s color bearer, with most con- 
 si)icn<ius gallantry preceded 
 his regiment in the assault 
 and planted his flag upon 
 the enemy's works, 
 
 ,\fter having voluntarily 
 brought water to the wound- 
 ed, in which effort he was 
 shot through the head, he 
 made two more successful 
 trips for the same purjiose, 
 notwithstanding r e m o n - 
 .stranccs of his sergeant. 
 
 Oneof aparty of three who vol- 
 untarilv brought a wounded 
 Coufed;-rate soldier from 
 within the enemy's lines, 
 in the face of a constant lire. 
 
 * See note on page 
 
I20 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Thompson, William P 
 
 Sergt.. Co. G, 20th Ind. Inf. 
 
 Thompson, William S 
 
 I'riv.,Cu. K, 27th :\Ic.-. Inf. 
 
 Thomson, Clifford 
 
 isl Lieut. Co. A, ist N. Y. Cav 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Dec. I, 1S64 Wilderness, Va 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 , 
 
 Nov. 27, 1896 I Chancellorsv i 1 1 e , 
 Va. 
 
 May 6, 1864 
 
 JMav 
 
 1.S63 
 
 Thorn, David 
 
 l*riv.,Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Thurston, Milton 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Tibbets, Andrew W 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 3cl Iowa Cav. 
 
 Tibbetts, Charles H 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Tilton, Henry R 
 
 ;Maj. and Surg., U. S. A. 
 
 Tilton, William 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 7th N. H. Inf. 
 
 Titus, Charles 
 
 Sergt., Co. II, 1st N. J. Cav. 
 
 Toban, James W 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 9th Mich. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 June 17, 
 Jan. 24, 
 Mar. 22, 
 
 I'eb. 20, 
 J"lv .V 
 Jul.V 9> 
 
 1.S65 
 1H65 
 l«95 
 
 1884 
 1865 
 1S96 
 
 Tobey, Samuel A 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th. Me. Inf. 
 
 Tobey, William W 
 
 Sergt., Co. c;, 271)1 M 
 
 Tobin, John M 
 
 Capt. Co. I, 9th Mass. Inf 
 
 Inf. 
 
 Toffey, John J 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. G, 33d N. J. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Mar. 1 1, 1896 
 
 Sept. 10, 1S97 
 
 Colunibu.s, Ga. 
 
 Bear Paw Moun- 
 tain, Mont. 
 
 Richmond c a m - 
 paign, Va. 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va . 
 Aiken, S. C 
 
 Apr. 16, J 865 
 
 Malvern HilLVa . 
 
 Chattanooga, Tenn 
 
 Sept. 30, 1877 
 
 1864 
 
 Apr. 6, 1.S65 
 
 Feb. 1 1, 1865 
 
 July 1, 1862 
 
 Nov. 23, 1863 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Capture of flag of 55th Vir- 
 ginia Infantry ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 (*) 
 
 Volunteered to ascertain the 
 character of approaching 
 troops, rode up .so closely as 
 to distin.guish the features 
 of the enemy, a n d as he 
 wheeled to return they 
 opened fire with musketry, 
 the Union troops returning 
 same. Under a terrific fire 
 from both sides Lieutenant 
 Thomson rode back unhurt 
 to the Federal lines, avert- 
 ing a disaster to the Army 
 bv his heroic act. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag and bearer, 
 Austin's Battery (C. S. A. ). 
 
 (*) 
 
 Fearles.sly risked his life and 
 displayed great gallantry in 
 rescuing and protecting the 
 wounded men. 
 
 Gallant conduct in the field. 
 
 Was among the first to check 
 the enemy's countercharge. 
 
 Voluntarily and at great per- 
 sonal risk returned, in the 
 face of the advance of the 
 enemy, and rescued from 
 impending death or capture 
 Maj. William C. Stevens, 
 gth Michigan Cavalry, who 
 had been thrown from his 
 horse. 
 
 i*) 
 (*) 
 
 Voluntaril}' took command of 
 the gth Massachusetts, while 
 adjutant, bravely fighting 
 from 3 p. m. nntil dusk, ral- 
 lying and re-forming the 
 regiinent under fire ; twice 
 picked up the regimental 
 flag, the color bearer having 
 been shot down, and placed 
 it in worth}' hands. 
 
 Although excused from duty 
 on account of sickness, went 
 to the front in connnand of 
 a storming party, and with 
 conspicuous gallantry par- 
 ticipated in the a.ssaidt of 
 Missionary Ridge; was here 
 wounded and permanently 
 disabled. 
 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
MEDALS Oi- HONOR. 
 
 121 
 
 Name, rank, and orsjanization. Date of issue. 
 
 Treat, Howell B 
 
 Sergt., Co. I, 52d Ohio Inf. 
 
 Trefethern, Horatio V/ . . 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. luf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Tolan, Frank 
 
 r?iv., Co. I), 7th U. 8. Cav 
 
 Tompkins, Aaron B 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, LSI X. J. Cav 
 
 Tompkins, CharlesH 
 
 Kst. Lieut, 2d I'. S. Cav. 
 
 Tompkins, George W 
 
 Corp., Co. !■', 1241I1 X. V. Inf. 
 
 Tompson, \A?illiam 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Toomer, William 
 
 .^eryt., Co. F, 127th 111. luf. 
 
 Torgler, Ernest 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, 37II1 Ohio Inf. 
 
 Toy, Frederick E 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. G, 7th U. .S. Cav 
 
 Tracy, Amasa S 
 
 Lieut. Col. 2d \'t. Inf. 
 
 Tracy, Benjamin F 
 
 Col. 109th X. V. Inf. 
 
 Tracy, John 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 8th V. .S. Cav. 
 
 Tracy, William G 
 
 Maj. I22d X. Y. Inf. 
 
 Oct. 5, 
 
 July 3. 
 
 Trafton, Ham. N 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Trafton, Osborn 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Trautman, Jacob 
 
 isl .Sergt. Co. I, 7th U. .S. Cav 
 
 Traynor, Andrew 
 
 Corp., Co. D, 1st Mich. Cav, 
 
 1S78 I Little Big Horn, 
 Mont. 
 
 lS6s 
 
 Sailors Creek, Va . 
 
 X^ov. 13, 1893 I Fairfax, Va . 
 
 -Apr, 4, 1865 I Petersburg, Va, 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 July 9, 1S94 
 May 10, 1S94 
 
 May 26, 1 89 1 
 June 24, 1892 
 
 June 21, 1895 
 
 Feb. 14, 1S70 
 May 2, 1895 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Mar. 27, 1891 
 
 Vickslnirg, Miss . . 
 Ezra ClKi]>el, Ga . 
 
 Wounded Knee 
 Creek, S, Dak. 
 
 Cedar Creek, Va. . . 
 
 Wilderness, Va . 
 
 Chiricahua Moun- 
 tains. .\riz. 
 
 Cliancellorsv i 1 1 e, 
 Va. 
 
 Date. 
 
 June 25, 1S76 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Apr. 
 
 186 s 
 
 June I, 1 86 1 
 
 Mar. 
 
 186.5 
 
 May 22, 1.S6;, 
 
 July 28, 1,864 
 
 Dec. 29, 1890 
 
 \'oluutarily brought water to 
 the woinided under fire. 
 
 Charged into the enemy's 
 ranks and captured a battle 
 flag, having a horse shot un- 
 der him and his cheeks and 
 shoulders cut with a saber. 
 
 Twice charged through the 
 enemy's lines, and, taking a 
 carbine from an enlisted 
 man, shot the enemy's caji- 
 tain. 
 
 Capture of flag of .S9th Ala- 
 bama Infantry ( C. S. .\. ). 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' ' volunteer stonnin,g party. ' ' 
 
 At great hazard of h's life he 
 saved his commanding offi- 
 cer, then badly wounded, 
 from capture. 
 
 Bravery. 
 
 May 6, 1864 
 
 Oct. 19, 1S64 I Took command of and led the 
 brigade in the assault on 
 the enemy's works. 
 
 Seized the colors and led the 
 regiment when other, regi- 
 ments had retired, and then 
 re-formed his 1 i it e and 
 held it. 
 
 Oct. 211,1.869 Bravery inaction with Indians. 
 
 Mav 
 
 1863 
 
 Wounded Knee 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 Sept. 28, 1897 Masons Hill, Va 
 
 Aug. [4, i.Sg4 I Buzzards Roost, Ga 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Dec. 29, i.Sgo 
 
 Mar. 16, 1864 
 
 May 1 1, 1864 
 
 Having been sent otitside the 
 lines to obtain certain in- 
 formation of great impor- 
 tance, and having succeeded 
 in his mission, was .surprised 
 upon his return b}' a large 
 force of the enemy, regain- 
 ing the Union lines old)' 
 after greatlv imperiling his 
 life. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) - 
 
 Killed a hostile Indian at 
 close quarters, and, although 
 entitled to retirement from 
 .service, remained to the 
 close of the campaign. 
 
 Having been .surprised an<l 
 captured by a detachment 
 of guerrillas, this .soldier, 
 with other prisoners, seized 
 the arms of the guard over 
 them, killed two of the 
 guerrillas and enabled all 
 the prisoners to escape. 
 
 Risked his life in saving a 
 wounded comrade. 
 
 (*) 
 
 ♦See Hole on page 133. 
 
122 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Tremain, Henry E 
 
 Maj. and A. U. C, U. S. Vols. 
 
 Tribe, John 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 5th N. Y. Cav. 
 
 Tripp, Charles D 
 
 Corp., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Tripp, Pelatiah R 
 
 Priv., Co. T, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Trogden, Howell G 
 
 Priv.. Co. D, Sth Mo. Inf. 
 
 Truell, Edwin M 
 
 Priv., Co. E, I2th Wis. Inf. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 June 30, 1892 
 
 June II, 1895 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Aug. 3, 1S94 
 Mar. II, 1S70 
 
 Place. 
 
 Resaca, Ga 
 
 Waterloo Bridge, 
 Va. 
 
 Tucker, Allan May 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, lotli Conn. Inf. 
 
 Tucker, Charles H Jan 
 
 Corp., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Tucker, Daniel H Jan. 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Tucker, Jacob R Apr. 
 
 Corp., Co. G, 4th Md. Inf. 
 
 Tucker, William H Jan. 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Tufts, John W Jan. 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Tufts, Wilson C Jan. 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Turpin, James H 
 
 J St Sergt. Co. I„ 5th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Tweedale, John 
 
 Priv., Co. B, I sth Pa. Cav. 
 
 Twombley, Henry W 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Twombly, Voltaire P 
 
 Capt. Co. K, 2d Iowa Inf. 
 
 Apr. 
 Nov, 
 
 Jan. 
 Mar. 
 
 12, 1865 
 24, 1S65 
 24, 1S65 
 17, 1871 
 
 24, 1865 
 24, 1S65 
 24, 1865 
 12, 1875 
 16, 18S7 
 
 24, 1S65 
 12, 1897 
 
 Vicksburg, Miss. 
 
 Date. 
 
 May 15, 1864 
 
 Aug. 25, 1S62 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 May 22, 1S63 
 
 Near Atlanta, Ga..' July 21, 1864 
 
 Appomattox cam- 
 paign, Va. 
 
 Mar. 29 to 
 Apr. 9,1865. 
 
 Petersburg, Va....' Apr. 1,1865 
 
 Arizona 
 
 I 87 2- I 874 
 
 Apr. 7, 1S65 
 
 Stone River, Teiin. Dec. 31, 1S62, 
 and Jan. i, 
 1863. 
 
 Fort Do nelson, 
 Teun. 
 
 Feb. 15, 1862 
 
 Resaca, Ga 
 
 Voluntarily rode between the 
 lines while two brigades of 
 Union troops were firing 
 into each other, and stopped 
 the firing. 
 
 Voluntarily a.s.sisted in the 
 burning and destruction of 
 the bridge under heavy fire 
 of the enemy. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party." 
 
 Although severely wounded 
 in a charge, he remained 
 with the regiment until 
 again .severely wounded, 
 losing his leg. 
 
 Gallant conduct in battle. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Was one of the three soldiers 
 most conspicuous in the 
 final assault. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in actions with 
 Apaches. 
 
 Gallantrv in action. 
 
 Took the colors after three of 
 the color guard had fallen, 
 and although almost in- 
 stantly knocked down by 
 a spent ball, immediately 
 arose and bore the colors to 
 the end of the engagement. 
 
 May 14, 1864 Capture of flag. 
 
 Tyrrell, George William 
 
 Corp., Co. 11,5th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Urell, Michael | Mav 27, 1870 , Bristoe, Station. Va. Get. 14, 1863 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Priv., Co. I-;, 82(1 N. V. Inf. 
 
 Vale, John 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 2d Minn. Inf. 
 
 vSept.li, 1897 Xolensville, Tenn . I'eb. 15, 1863 '• Was one of a detachment of 
 
 sixteen men who heroically 
 defended a wagon train 
 again.st the attack of 125 
 cavalry, repul.sed the attack, 
 and saved the train. 
 
 * See note oil p.Tge 133. 
 
MKDALS OI- HONOR. 
 
 I 23 
 
 Xaine, rank, ami organization. 
 
 Vance, Wilson 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 21st Ohio Inf. 
 
 Vanderslice. John M 
 
 I'riv., Co. 1), Mh Pa. Cav. 
 
 Van Matre, Joseph 
 
 Priv.. Co. 0. I i6tli Ohio Inf. 
 
 Vanwinkle, Edward 
 
 Corp., Co. C, i+Sth X. V. Inf. 
 
 Varney, Aaron 
 
 Priv.. Co. n, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Varney, Elijah 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Varnum, Charles A 
 
 Capt. Co. B. 7th U. S. Cav. 
 
 .\ction. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 .Sept. 24, 1S97 
 
 Sept. 1, 1.S93 
 
 May 12, 
 Apr. 6, 
 
 i,S65 
 1865 
 
 Stone River, Tenn 
 
 Hatchers Run, \'a 
 
 .■\pponiattox cam- 
 paign. Va. 
 
 Chapin's I'arni, 
 near Richinond, 
 Va. 
 
 Veal, Charles 
 
 Priv.,Co. D, 4th U. S. C. T. 
 
 Veale, Moses 
 
 Capt. Co. P, icigth Pa. Inf. 
 
 Veazey, Wheelock G. 
 Col, 1 6th Vt. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24. 1.S65 
 Jan, 24, 1S65 
 Sept. 22, 1S97 
 
 Dee. 31, 1862 
 
 I'eb. 6, 1865 
 
 Mar. 2910. \pr. 
 
 9, 1S65. 
 Sept. 29, 1S64 
 
 Apr. 6, 1S65 
 
 White Cla\ 
 S. Dak. ' 
 
 Creek, 1 Dec. 30, 1.890 
 
 Chapin's P'arui, 
 near Richmond, 
 Va. 
 
 Sept. 29, 1.S64 
 
 Jan. 17,1894 ' Wauhatchic.Tcnn . Oct. 2.S. i.S6;, 
 
 Sept. S, 1891 Gettysburg, P; 
 
 July 
 
 1 .8b;, 
 
 Veuve, Ernest 
 
 I'arrier, Co, A, 4th I". S. Cav. 
 Vifquain, Victor 
 
 Pieut. Col. 97th 111. Inf. 
 Voit, Otto 
 
 Sarldler, Co. H, 7th I". S. Cav. 
 Vokes, Leroy H 
 
 1st Sergt. Co. B, 3d I". S. Cav. 
 Von Medem, Rudolph 
 
 Scrgt., Co. A, 5th V. S. Cav. 
 Von Vegesack, Ernest 
 
 Maj. and A, D. C U. S. Vols. 
 
 Oct. 13, 1873 
 June 8, 1S65 
 
 Stakcil Plains, Tex. Nov. 
 
 ■874 
 
 Blakelv, .\la 
 
 -\pr. 4, 1.S63 
 
 Ground of award 
 
 Voluntarilj'aiid under a heavy 
 fire, while his command w.as 
 falling back, rescued a 
 wounclcd and helpless com- 
 rade from death or capture. 
 
 Was the first man to reach the 
 enemy's rifle pits, which 
 were taken in the charge. 
 
 Gallant conduct in battle. 
 
 Took position in advance of 
 the skirmish line and drove 
 the enemy's cannoneers 
 from their guns. 
 
 (■■I 
 
 (*) 
 
 While executing an order to 
 withdraw, seeing that a con- 
 tinuance of the movement 
 would expose another troop 
 of his regiment to being cut 
 off and surrounded, he dis- 
 regarded orders to retire, 
 placed himself in front of 
 his men, led a charge upon 
 the advancing Indians, re- 
 gained a commanding posi- 
 tion that had just been va- 
 cated, and thus insured a 
 safe withdrawal of I)oth de- 
 tachments without further 
 loss. 
 
 Seized the national colors, 
 after two color bearers had 
 been shot down, clo.se to the 
 enemy's works, and bore 
 them through the remainder 
 of the battle. 
 
 Gallantry in action; manifest- 
 ing throughout the engage- 
 ment coolness, zeal, judg- 
 ment, and courage. 
 
 Rapidly a.s.sembled his regi- 
 ment and charged the ene- 
 my's (lank; changed front 
 under heavy fire, and 
 charged and destroyed a 
 Confederate brigade; all 
 this with new troops in their 
 first battle. 
 
 Ciallant manner in which he 
 faced a desperate Indian. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Oct. 5, 187S ' Little Big Horn, , June 25, 1876 Bravery in action. 
 
 Mont. j 
 
 May 22, 1S72 Loupe Fork, Platte .\pr. 26,1872 ('Tallanlry in action. 
 
 River, Nebr. 
 
 .\pr. 12, 1875 
 
 -Vug. 23, 1893 Gaines Mills, Va . .' June 27, 1,862 
 
 * See note on page 133. 
 
 1872 and 1873 Gallantry in actions ami cam- 
 paigns. 
 
 While volunlarih- serving 
 as aide-de-camp, success- 
 fully a 11 d .-idvantageously 
 changed the position of 
 troops under fire. 
 
124 
 
 MEDALS OK HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 ^Wadleigh, Charles H 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Wadleigh, Elisha 
 
 Triv., Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Wadsworth, Alexander 
 
 I'riv., Co. H, 27th ile. Inf. 
 
 Wadsworth, Marshall L 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Wageman, John H 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 60th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24. 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 July 27, iSge Peter.sburg, Va. . . . June 17, 1.S64 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Wagner, John W Dec. 14, 1S94 
 
 Priv., Co. F, Sth Mo. Inf. 
 
 Wainwright, John June 24, 1S90 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. F, 97th Pa. Inf. 
 
 Vicksburg, Miss. . . May 22, 1IS63 
 Fort Fisher, X. C. . Jan. 15, 1H65 
 
 Waitt, John H 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Wakefield, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th :Me. Inf. 
 
 Wakefield, George W 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Walker, Allen 
 
 Priv., Co. C, jd U. S. Cav. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 Apr. 25, 1.S92 
 
 Texas 
 
 Dec. 30, 1S91 
 
 Walker, George M ' Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Sergt., Co. H, 27th ile. Inf. 
 Walker, James C Nov. 25. 1895 Mi.s.sionary Ridge, j Nov. 25, 1863 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 31st Ohio Vet. Inf. I 1 lenn. 
 
 Nov. 23 1869 Red Creek, Ariz. . .; Sept. 23, 1869 
 
 Walker, John 
 
 Priv., Co. D, Sth U. S. Cav. 
 
 Walker, Dr. Mary E 
 
 Wall, Jerry 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 126th N. Y.Inf. 
 
 Wallace, William 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, 5th U. S. Inf. 
 
 Waller, Francis A 
 
 Corp., Co. I, 6th Wis. Inf. 
 
 Walley, Augustus 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 9th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Walling, William H 
 
 Capt. Co. C, I42d N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S66 I 
 
 Dec. I, 1864 Cxettysburg, Pa 
 
 Apr. 27, 1877 ' Cedar Creek, etc., 
 Mont. 
 
 Dec. I, 1864 ; Cic-ttyslmrg, Pa. . . 
 
 1.S61 to 1.S65 
 July 3, 1863 
 
 Oct. 21, 1876, 
 to Jan. 8, 
 1S77. 
 
 July I, 1S63 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Remained with the command, 
 after being severely wotnid- 
 ed, until he had fired all the 
 cartridges in his possession, 
 when he had to be carried 
 from the field. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer .storming party . " 
 
 Gallant and meritorious con- 
 duct, where, as first lieuten- 
 ant, lie commanded the regi- 
 ment. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 While carrying dispatches, he 
 attacked a party of three 
 armed men and secured 
 papers valuable to the 
 United States. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Voluntarily carried the regi- 
 mental flag in a charge in 
 which the flag and staff re- 
 ceived a very large number 
 of bullet marks. 
 
 Gallantry in action with In- 
 dians. 
 
 Services rendered during the 
 war. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Oct. 1,1890 Cuchillo Negro Aug. 16, iS8[ 
 Mountains, N. 
 Mex. 
 
 Wallingford, Daniel 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Walls, Thomas 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Mar. 28, 1892 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 Jan, 24, 1865 
 
 Fort Fisher, N. C. .' Dec. 25, 1864 
 
 Gallantry in actions. 
 
 Capture of flag of 2d Mis- 
 .sissippi Infantry ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 Bravery in action with hostile 
 Apaches. 
 
 During the bombardment of 
 the "fort by the fleet, cap- 
 tured and brought off the 
 flag of the fort, the flag 
 staff having been shot 
 down. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 *See note on page 133. 
 
MEDALS or IIOXOR. 
 
 125 
 
 Xaiiio, rank, and ortjanization, Date of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 Place. I Date. 
 
 Cirounci of award. 
 
 Walsh, John 
 
 Corp., Co. D, ,Sth X. V. Cav. 
 
 Wambsgan, Martin Nov. 3, 1896 
 
 Priv., Co. I), 90lh N. V. Inf. 
 
 Oct. 26, 1S64 ' Cedar Creek, \'a . . Oct. 19. I.S6.J Capture of fla.t;. 
 
 Cedar Creek, Va 
 
 Oct. 19, 186.1 
 
 Ward, Charles H Feb. 14, 1870 Chiricahua Jloun- | Oct. 20, ]HU) 
 
 Priv., Co. (*,. I.St I'. .S. Cav. tains, Ariz. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Ward, George H 
 
 Capt. Co. A, 27th lie. lid'. 
 
 Ward, James 
 
 ,Serj;t., Co. H, 7tli T. S. Cav. 
 
 Ward, John 
 
 Sergt., Indian Scouts. 
 
 Ward, Nelson W j Sept. 10, 1.S97 , Staunton River 
 
 Priv., Co. II. 1 ith Pa. Cav. Bridge, Va. 
 
 Apr. 16, i8gi I Wounded Knee 
 Creek. S. Dak. 
 
 Mav 28. 1875 ' Pecos River, Tex . 
 
 Dec. 29, 1890 
 Ai>r. 25. 1875 
 June 25, 1.S64 
 
 Ward, Thomas J ' Julv 27, 1894 \'icksl)urt;. Miss. May 22, 186;, 
 
 Priv., Co. C, Ii6th 111. Inf. i ' ; 
 
 Jan. 
 
 Ward, William H 
 
 Capt. Co. B, 47th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Warden, John Sept. 2, 1893 ' Vicksburi;. Miss 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. K, 55th 111. Inf. ' j 
 
 1S95 I Vicksl)urK, Miss. . . May 3,1863 
 Mav 22, 186^ 
 
 Warfel, Henry C 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 1st Pa. Cav. 
 
 Warren, Chadbourne 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Warren, Francis E 
 
 Corp., Co. C, 49th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Apr. 24, [S65 [ Pai lie's Cross 
 Roads, Va. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Sejit. 22, 1.S93 ' Port Hudsim, l,a. 
 
 Ajir. 5, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 May 27, 1863 
 
 Warren, Joseph F 
 
 Capt. Co. C. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Warren, Nathaniel F 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Warrington, Lewis ' Apr. 12, 1S75 Mnclia.uue \'alley, 
 
 1st Lieut., 4th U. S. Cav. 1 : Tex. 
 
 \Vatson, Daniel Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv.,Co. A, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Watson, George W 
 
 Sergt., Co. I'. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Watson, James C 
 
 Corp., Co. L, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 \A^atson, Joseph 
 
 Priv., Co. 1-, .Sthf. S. Cav. 
 
 Watson, Seth 
 
 Priv., Co. I'. 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Weaher, Andrew J 
 
 Priv., Co. 11, Sth r. S. Cav. 
 
 Webb, Alexander S , 
 
 Brig. Gen., U. S. Vol.s. 
 
 Dec. .S, 1.S74 
 
 Wichita River, TcN . July 12.1870 
 
 Near Picacho June 4,1869 
 Mountain, Ariz. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 
 
 Aug. 25, 1870 
 
 Mar. 3, 1870 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 July 24, 1869 .-Vrizoiia 
 
 Sept. 28, 1.S91 j Gettysburg, Pa. . . . July 1-3,1863 
 
 ! I 
 
 *Sce iiotu oil pnilc 133. 
 
 Aug. to Oct. 
 I.S68. 
 
 While tlic enemy were in 
 clo.se ])roxiinity this .soldier 
 sprang forwanl and bore off 
 in safety the reginient.'il 
 colors, the color bearer hav- 
 ing fallen on the field of 
 battle. 
 
 Gallantry in action with In- 
 dians. 
 
 I*) 
 
 Continued to fight after being 
 .severely wouiuled. 
 
 Gallantry in action with In- 
 dians. 
 
 Volunlarih- took part in a 
 charge; went alone in front 
 of his regiment under a 
 heavy fire to secure the 
 body of his captain, who 
 ha<l been killed in the ac- 
 tion. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer .storming party . " 
 
 Voluntarily .attempted to run 
 the enemy's batteries. 
 
 Ciallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 Cajiture of Virginia State col- 
 ors. 
 
 \"olunteered in respon.se to a 
 call, and took part in the 
 movement that was made 
 upon the enemy's works un- 
 der a heav)' fire therefrom, 
 in advance of the general 
 assault. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in a combat with 
 fne Indians. 
 
 (*) 
 t'.allautrv in action. 
 
 Killeil an Indian warrior and 
 captured his anus. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Bravery in actions and scouts 
 against Indians. 
 
 Distinguislu'd ]Hrsonal gal- 
 lantry. 
 
126 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. Date of issue. 
 
 Webb, James 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 3th N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Webber, Alanson P . 
 
 Mu,s., >S6th 111 Inf. 
 
 Sept. 17, 1S97 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Bull Run, Va Aug. 30, 1S62 
 
 fune 22, 1S95 
 
 Kenesaw Monn- June 27, 1S64 
 tain, Ga. 
 
 Webber, Alfred C Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 I'riv., Co. F, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Webber, Orin B Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. 1-", 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Webber, William C Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Mus,, Co. K, 27th Me, Inf. 
 
 Weeks, John Dec. i, 1864 '■ Spottsylvania, Va. . May 12, 1864 
 
 Priv.,Co. H, I52d X. Y. Inf. i 
 
 Weeks, Noah ! Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Weinert, Paul H 
 
 Corp., Co. K. ist U. S. Art. 
 
 Weiss, Enoch R 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 1st U. S. Cav. 
 
 Welch, Charles H 
 
 Serift.,Co. I), 7th U.S. Cav. 
 
 Welch, Charles H 
 
 Priv., Co. II, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Welch, George 
 
 Priv., Co. A, nth Mo. Inf. 
 
 Welch, Michael 
 
 vSergt., Co. M, 6th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Welch, Richard 
 
 Cor])., Co. H, 37th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Welch, Stephen 
 
 Sergt., Co. C, I54tli N. Y. Inf. 
 
 Mar. 24, 1891 Wounded Knee 
 Creek, S. Dak. 
 
 Welch, \A^entworth 
 
 Priv., Co. P., 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Wells, Alexander B 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Wells, Hartley L Jan. 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Feb. 
 
 Oct. 
 
 Jan. 
 
 Feb. 
 
 Nov. 
 
 Apr. 
 
 Apr. 
 
 Jan. 
 Jan. 
 
 Wells, Henry S 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 148th X. Y. Inf. 
 
 \A^ells, John 
 
 Priv., Co. (.;, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Apr, 
 
 14, 1870 
 .S. 1S78 
 24, 1865 
 22, 1865 
 19, 1870 
 24, 1865 
 13. 1S94 
 
 24, 1.S65 
 
 24, 1865 
 
 24, 1865 
 
 6, 1865 
 
 Chiricahua Moun- 
 tains, Ariz. 
 
 Little Big Horn, 
 Mont. 
 
 Dec. 29, 1890 
 
 Oct, 20, 1S69 
 
 June 25-26, 
 1S76. 
 
 Xasliville, Tenn, , 
 
 Dec, 16, 1864 
 
 Wichita River, Te.x. Oct. ,s, 1870 
 
 Petersburg, Va. . , 
 Dug Gap, Ga 
 
 Apr. 2, 1.S65 
 May 8, 1S64 
 
 Jan. 24, i,S65 
 
 Chapin's Farm, 
 near Richmond, 
 Va. 
 
 Sept. 29, 1864 
 
 Under heavy fire, voluntarily 
 carried information to a 
 battery commander that en- 
 abled him to save his guns 
 from capture. Was severely- 
 wounded, but refused to go 
 to hospital, and participated 
 in the remainder of the cam- 
 paign. 
 
 Voluntarih' joined in a charge 
 against the enemy, which 
 was repulsed, and In* his 
 rapid firing in the face of 
 the enemy, enabled many of 
 the wounded to return to the 
 Federal lines; with others, 
 held the advance of the 
 enemy while temporary 
 works were being con- 
 structed. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag and color 
 hearer. 
 
 Taking the place of his com- 
 manding officer, who had 
 fallen, .severely wounded, he 
 gallantly served his piece, 
 after each fire advancing it 
 to a better position. 
 
 Gallantr}- in action with In- 
 dians. 
 
 Voluntarily brought water to 
 the wounded, under fire. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 Capture of fla,g. 
 
 Risked his life in rescuing a 
 wounded comrade under fire 
 of the enemy. 
 
 (*) 
 {*) 
 (*) 
 Gallantry in action. 
 
 (*) 
 
 ^ See note on pni^e 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 127 
 
 Name, rank, and ort;;ini/.ation. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Wells, Octavius E Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 rriv.,Co. 1, 27th .Mf. Inf. 
 
 Wells, Thomas M Oct. 26, 1S64 
 
 Chii-f nuyli-r, 6th X. V. Cav. 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Cellar Creek, Va .. . Oct. 19,1864 
 Gettysburg, I'a. . . - July ;,, KS63 
 
 Wells, William ! Sept. S, i.Sgr 
 
 Maj., 1st Vt. Cav. j 
 
 Welsh, Edward ' Mav 1 1, 1S94 \'icksl(iirg, lli.ss. . . -Alay 22, 1863 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 54th Ohio Inf. I 
 
 Wentworth, Albert F Jan. 24, 186,5 
 
 I'riv., Co. B, 27th :\le. Inf. 
 
 Wentworlh, Bradford H Jan. 24. 1.S65 
 
 I'riv., Co. K, 27111 Me. Inf. 
 
 Wentworth, Enoch J Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 I'riw, Co. K, 27tli .Me. Inf. 
 
 Wentworth, Henry ' Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Wentworth, Lewis H 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27lh Me. Inf. 
 
 Wentworth, Mark F , . . 
 Col. 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Wentworth, Samuel T 
 Priv.. Co. B. 27tli .^Ic. Inf. 
 
 Wentworth, William 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27lh Me. Inf. 
 
 West, Frank 
 
 1st Lieut., 6th U.S. Cav. 
 
 West, Silas 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Westerhold, William 
 
 Sers,4., Co. G, 52d X. V. Inf. 
 
 Wheaton, Loyd Jan. 16, 1894 
 
 Lieut. Col. 8tli 111. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24. 1,865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 July 12, 1892 Bi,t; Drv Wash, , Julv 17, 1882 
 .■Vriz. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Dec. 1,1864 ' Spottsylvania.Va. .' May 12,1864 
 FortBlakely, Ala. . Apr. 9,1865 
 
 Wheeler, Daniel D 
 
 1st Lieut. Co. G. 4th Vt. Inf. 
 
 Mar. 28, 1892 Salem Heights, Va. May 3,1863 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Wheelwright, Moses F 
 
 Priv., Co. Iv, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Wherry, William M Oct. 30, 1895 
 
 1st I,ieut. Co. D, 1st Mo. Res. 
 Inf. 
 
 White, Adam 
 
 Corp., Co. G, nth W. Va. Inf. 
 
 \A^hite, Joseph H 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 White, Patrick H 
 
 Ca]it. Chicago Mercantile Bat- 
 lerv, III. L. A. 
 
 Whitehead, John 
 
 Priv., Co. I", 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 June 13, 1.865 
 Jan. 24. 1,865 
 Jan. 15, 1895 
 
 Wil.sons Creek,, Mo. 
 
 Aug. 
 
 1S61 
 
 Hatchers Run, \'a, Apr. 2,1,865 
 
 Whitehead, Patton G 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 5th V. S. Inf. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 Apr. 27. 1S77 
 
 Vicksburg, Miss. . . IMay 22, 1S63 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Cedar Creek, etc., Oct. 21, 1876 
 Mont. to Jan. 8, 
 
 *SCL- unit.- oil li:ii;(.- 1.;,;. 
 
 Capture of colors of 44tli Geor- 
 ,gia Infantry (C. .S. A. ). 
 
 Led the second battalion of his 
 regiment in a daring charge. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 "volunteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Rallied his command and led 
 it in the advance against the 
 enenu's fortified position. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Capture of flag of 23d Vir- 
 ginia Infantry [C. S. .A. ). 
 
 Led the right wing of his 
 regiment, and, springing 
 through an embrasure, was 
 the first to enter the en- 
 emy's works, against a 
 strong fire of artillery and 
 infantry. 
 
 Distinguished bravery in ac- 
 tion where he was wounded 
 and had a horse shot under 
 him. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Displaj-ed cons])icuous cool- 
 iie.ss and heroism in rallying 
 troops that were recoilin.g 
 under lieav)' fire. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Carried with others, by hand, 
 a cannon up to and fired it 
 through an embrasure of the 
 enemy's works. 
 
 (*) 
 Gallantrv in actions. 
 
128 
 
 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. 
 
 Whitehouse, Harrison 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Whitehouse, Joseph A . . . . 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Whitman, Frank M 
 
 Priv.,Co. G, 35th Mass. Inf. 
 
 Whitmore, John 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 119th 111. Inf. 
 
 Whitten, John G 
 
 Corp., Co. I, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 Whittier, Edward N 
 
 1st Lieut. 5th Battery, Me. L. A. 
 
 Date of issue. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 .\ntietam, Md. 
 
 Feb. 27, 1S74, 
 
 June R, 1S65 
 Jan. 24, US65 
 
 vSpottsylvania , Va . 
 
 Blakelv, Ala 
 
 Date. 
 
 Sept. 17,1862 
 
 May iS, 1,864 
 Apr. 9,1865 
 
 Jan. 13, 1S92 I Fishers Hill, Va. . .! Sept. 22, i,S64 
 
 Whitney, William G 
 
 Capt. Co. B, 1 ith Mich. Inf. 
 
 Widick, An drew J 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, i i6th III. Inf. 
 
 Widmer, Jacob 
 
 I St Sergt. Co. D, 5th U. S. Cav. 
 
 Oct. 21, 1S95 
 
 \A^iggin, George A 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th :Me. Inf. 
 
 Wiggin, James E 
 
 Corp., Co. B, 27th .Mf. Inf. 
 
 Wiggin, John H 
 
 Corp., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Wiggin, John W 
 
 Priv., Co. C, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Wiggin, Mark N 
 
 Priv., Co. H, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Wilcox, William H 
 
 Sergt., Co. G, 9tli N. II. Inf. 
 
 Aug. 1 1 , I S94 
 
 May 4, iSSo 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 July 28, 1,896 
 
 Wilder, Wilber E 
 
 !st Lieut., 4tli U. S. Cav. 
 
 Wilds, Erastus 
 
 P.iv., Co. D, 27th Jle. Inf. 
 
 W l;y, James 
 
 S^-rgt., Co. B, 59lh N. V. Inf. 
 
 .\ug. 17, 1896 
 Jan. 24, 1,865 
 Dec. I, 1864 
 
 Chickamauga.Ga. 
 
 Vicksburg, Miss. 
 
 Milk Creek, Colo. 
 
 Sept. 20, 1863 
 
 Spottsylvania.Va. 
 
 Horse.shoe Can- 
 yon, N. Mex. 
 
 May 22, 1,863 
 Sept. 29, 1879 
 
 May 12, 1S64 
 
 Apr. 23, 18S2 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 (*) 
 
 (*) 
 
 Was among the last to leave 
 the field, and was instru- 
 mental in saving the lives 
 of several of his comrades 
 at the imminent risk of his 
 
 Was foremo-st in line in the 
 assault, where he lost a leg. 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Gallantry in battle, so conspic- 
 uous as to attract General 
 Sheridan's personal atten- 
 tion. 
 
 As the enemy were about to 
 charge, this officer went out- 
 side the temporary Union 
 works, among the dead and 
 wounded enemj', and at 
 great exposure to himself 
 cut off and removed their 
 cartridge boxes, bringing 
 the same within the Union 
 lines, the ammunition be- 
 ing used with good effect in 
 again repulsing the attack. 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 ' 'volunteer storming party. ' ' 
 
 Volunteered to accompany a 
 small detachment on a very 
 dangerous mission. 
 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 (*) 
 
 Took command of his com- 
 pany, deployed as skirnn.sh- 
 ers, after the officers in com- 
 mand of the .skirmish line 
 had both been wounded, 
 conducting himself gal- 
 lantly ; afterwards, becom- 
 ing separated from his com- 
 mand, he asked and obtained 
 permission to fight in 
 another company. 
 
 Assisted, under a heavy fire, to 
 rescue a wounded comrade. 
 
 Gettysburg, Pa ... . July 3, 1863 Ca])ture of flag of a Georgia 
 
 regiment. 
 *Scc note on page 133. 
 
MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 129 
 
 Name, nink, antl ors;a]iizatii>ii. Datf of issiir. 
 
 Action. 
 
 IMacv. 
 
 DaU-. 
 
 Wilhelm. George 
 
 Capt. Co. l",56th Ohio Inf. 
 
 Nov. 12, 1SS7 Champion Hill or May 16, r.S63 
 BaktT.s C r c e k , 
 Miss. 
 
 r I, it tic MucMs May 7, 1.S77 
 
 Wilkens, Henry ,, , .^j, ^,_^, | Creek, Mont. 
 
 istSertft. Co. !., 21I r. S. Cav. i I'e >• 2. , !■ y (_■;,„,;, s Meadows, .Auk- 2", 1S77 
 
 I Idaho. ' 
 
 July .v. i'"!')4 
 
 Wilkins, Leander A 
 
 Seri;t.,Co. II, (jth N. II. Inf. 
 
 Wilkinson, Stephen 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Willcox, Orlando B 
 
 Col. 1st Mich Inf. 
 
 Willey, Andrew. 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Willey, Frederick L 
 
 Priv., Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Williams, Ell wood N ,Sept.2.S, 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 28th 111. Inf. 
 
 Dec. I. iNfx) Petersburg;, V.a . 
 
 Williams, George C 
 
 y. M. Scrgt. 1st Battn., r.4th 
 U. S. Inf. 
 
 Williams, Joseph B 
 
 Corp., Co. ("., 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Williams, Josiah 
 
 Priv. Co. G, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 W.Uiams, Moses 
 
 1st vSergt. Co. I, 9th r. S. Cav. 
 
 Williams, William H 
 
 l'ri\., Co. C, S21I < ihio Inf. 
 
 Williamson, James A. 
 Col. 4th Iowa Inf. 
 
 Nov. 12, i,Sy6 I'oothills of the Aug. 16, iSSi 
 Cuchillo Negro 
 Mountains, N. 
 Me.\. 
 
 Williston, Edward B 
 
 1st I.ient.. 2(1 r. .S. Art. 
 
 Wills, Henry 
 
 I'riv., Co. C, .Slh U.S. Cav. 
 
 7156 9 
 
 June K). 1894 Peach Tree Creek, Julv 20, 1.864 
 
 Ga. ; 
 
 Jan. 17,1895 Chickasaw Bavon, J Dec. 29,1.862 
 Miss. ■ I 
 
 .•\pr. 6, 1.892 Trevilian Station, )une ij, 1.864 
 V.i. 
 
 Aug. 12, 1875 Near I'orl .Stlilen, Jul\ 8 lo 11, 
 N. -Me.x. " 1873. 
 
 * See noU- on page 1.^,^. 
 
 Grouiiil of award. 
 
 llaviiijilieen Iiadly wounileil in 
 the breast .and ca])lured. he 
 ni.adea ]irisonerof hisc.a]>lor 
 and brouglit him inlcj lamj). 
 
 [Bravery in actions with In 
 dians. 
 
 Recaplnreil tile colors ef 2ISI 
 Ma.ssacliuselts Infantry. 
 
 Led repeated chars^es uniil 
 won ill led and taken pri.soner. 
 
 .\ bo.x of ammunition havin.;; 
 been abandoned between 
 the lines, this .soldier volun- 
 tarily went forward with one 
 companion, under a heavy 
 fire from both armies, se- 
 cureil the box. and delivered 
 it within the line of his re.if- 
 iment, his companion bein.-; 
 mortally wounded. 
 
 While (ju dut_\' with the wa,i;- 
 on train as (juarterniaster 
 .ser.tceant, he voluntarily left 
 his place of safety in the 
 rear, joined a company, and 
 fought with distin.guished 
 .gallantry through ilie ac- 
 tion. 
 
 I ■■) 
 
 ■) 
 
 Kallieil a detachment, .skill- 
 fully conducteil a runnin.g 
 light of three or four hours, 
 and b)' his coolness, braverv, 
 and unflinchin.g devotion io 
 duty in standing b v h i s 
 commanilin.g officer in an 
 cxjiosed position under a 
 he.avy fire from a large ])arty 
 of Indians, .saved the lives of 
 .at lea.st three of his comrades. 
 
 \'oliinteered lo go beyond the 
 lines to observe the enemy ; 
 also aideil a wounded com- 
 rade. 
 
 I.eil his re.giment against a 
 sujierior force, .strongly en- 
 trenched, and held li i s 
 ground when all support 
 had bieii withdr.awii. 
 
 Distinguished gallaiitrv. 
 
 Services a,g,iinst hostile In- 
 di.ans, 
 
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 MEDALS OF HONOR. 
 
 Name, rank, and organization. I Date of issue. 
 
 Woodbury, Eri D 
 
 Sergt., Co. E, ist Vt. Cav. 
 
 Woodruff, Alonzo 
 
 SerKt., Co. I, ist V. S. S. S. 
 
 Woodruff, Carle A 
 
 ist Lieut., 2d U. S. Art. 
 
 Woods, Brent 
 
 Sersrt., Co. B, glli V. S. Cav. 
 
 Woods, Daniel A 
 
 rriv., Co. K, 1st Va. Cav. 
 
 Woodsome, James L 
 
 Priv., Co. B, 27th JVIe. Inf. 
 
 Woodward, Evan M 
 
 i.st Lieut, and .^djt. 2d Pa. Res. 
 Inf. 
 
 Oct. 26, 1864 
 Jan. 29, 1896 
 
 Sept. 1, 1893 
 July 12, 1894 
 
 Action. 
 
 Place. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Cedar Creek, Va. ! Oct. 19,1864 
 Hatchers Run, Va. I Oct. 27,1864 
 
 Ground of award. 
 
 Newby's Cros? 
 Roads, Va. 
 
 New Mexico 
 
 July 24, 1863 
 Au,ii. 19, 1 88 1 
 
 Apr. 24.1865 ' Sailors Creek, Va. 
 Jan. 24. 1865 
 
 Dec. 14, 1894 
 
 Wormwood, John P ' Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27th JMe. Inf. 
 Worster, Charles H Jan. 24, 1 865 
 
 Priv., Co. D, 27th Me. Inf. 
 Wortick,Joseph ' July 14, 1894 
 
 Priv., Co. A, 8th Mo. Inf. 
 Wortman, George G i July 24, 1.S69 
 
 Sergt., Co. B, 8lh V. S. Cav. 
 Wray, William J Dec. 15, 1892 
 
 Sersjt.,Co. K, ist V. R. C. 
 Wright, Albert D Apr. 24, 1893 
 
 Capt.,Co. G, 43'1 L- S. C. T. 
 
 Jan. 24, 1865 
 
 Fredericksburg.Va. 
 
 Vicksburij, Miss. 
 Arizona 
 
 Capture of flag. 
 
 Saved a wounded comrade 
 from capture, if not death, 
 at innninent risk of his own 
 life. 
 
 Distinguished gallantry. 
 
 Saved the lives of his comrades 
 and citizens of the detach- 
 ment. 
 
 .\])r. 6,186s I Capture of flag of 1 8th Florida 
 Infantry (C.S. A.). 
 
 (*) 
 
 Advanced between the lines, 
 demanded and received the 
 surrender of the 1 9th Georgia 
 Infantrv, and captured their 
 battle flag. 
 
 {*) 
 {*) 
 
 Gallantry in the charge of the 
 " volunteer storming party . " 
 
 Braverv in actions and scouts 
 again,st Indians. 
 
 Dec. 13, 1862 
 
 May 22, 1863 
 
 Aug. to Oct. 
 1868. 
 
 Fort Stevens, D. C . I July 12,1.864 Rallied the company at a criti- 
 
 Cid moment during a charge. 
 
 Petersburg, Va . 
 
 Wright, George C 
 
 Priv., Co. I, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Wright, Robert Nov. 2,s, 1869 
 
 Priv., Co. Ct, 14th I'. S. Inf. 
 
 July 30, 1864 1 Advanced beyond the enemy's 
 lines, capturing a .stand of 
 colors and its color guard, 
 and made a dash at the 
 enemy's works; was severely 
 wounded. 
 
 (*) 
 
 Wright, Samuel 
 
 Corp., Co. H, 2d Jlinn. Inf. 
 
 Wright, Samuel C 
 
 Sergt., Co. E, 29th Mass. Inf. 
 
 ■yeager, Jacob F 
 
 Priv., Co. H, loist Ohio Inf. 
 
 Sejit. II, 1897 
 
 Jan. 29, 1896 
 
 Aug. 3, 1897 
 
 York, Charles E Jan. 24, 1.865 
 
 Priv., Co. F. 27th Me. Inf. 1 
 
 york, Enoch I Jan. 24, 1.S65 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. 
 York, George H I Jan. 24, 1S65 
 
 Priv., Co. E, 27th Me. Inf. I 
 
 Ch.-ipel House j tJct. 1,1864 , Gallantry in action. 
 Earm, \'a. i 
 
 Nolens\ille, Tenn ,| I'eb. 15, 1.863 1 Was one of a iletachment of 
 
 sixteen men who heroically 
 
 : defended a wagon train 
 
 1 against the attack of 125 
 
 j cavalry, repulsed the attack, 
 
 and .saved the train. 
 
 .Vntielam, Md . 
 
 Buzzard's Rotist, 
 Ga. 
 
 Sept. 17, 1862 Voluntarily advanced under a 
 destructive fire and removed 
 a fence which would have 
 impeded a contemplated 
 charge. 
 
 Jl.av 1 1, 1864 Seized a shell with fuse burn- 
 ing that had fallen in the 
 ranks of his company, and 
 thi'ew it into a stream, there- 
 by probably sa\-ing his com- 
 rades from injury. 
 
 (*) 
 
 
 *See note on page 133. 
 
MKDAL.S OK HONOR. 
 
 ^3i 
 
 N.ii 
 
 I1K-, rank, and urj;;un/.aUon. Dati.' of issue. 
 
 Action. 
 
 (irouiid of award. 
 
 Placr 
 
 Date. 
 
 York, William H Jan. .'4, 1865 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 27th .Ml-. Inf. 
 
 Young, Andrew J . 
 
 Sergt., Co. F, 1st I'a.Cav. 
 
 Young, Augustus D ! Jan. .14, 1S65 
 
 I'riv., Co. Ct, 27111 Ml'. Inf. 
 
 Young, Calvary M Mar. 17, 1S65 
 
 ."^eryl., Co. L. 3d Iowa Cav. 
 
 .\])r. 2.(, 1.S65 Pai lie's Cross .Xpr. s, i!^65 Caiitiiri- of (lag. 
 Roads, \a. ^ 
 
 I (-■■') 
 
 Young, John 
 
 Priv.. Co. K, 27th Me. Inf. 
 
 Young, Orileas L 
 
 Priv., Co. Iv, 27tli Me. Inf. 
 
 Youngs, Benjamin K Dee. i. 1S64 
 
 Corp., Co. I, 1st Jlieh. S. S. 
 
 Jan. 24, i,S65 
 Jan. 2,^, 1S6.S 
 
 Younker, John L 
 
 Priv., Co. .\, 12th I". ,S. Inf. 
 
 Yount, John P 
 
 Priv., Co. F, 3d r. ,S. Cav. 
 
 Ziegner, Hermann 
 
 Priv., Co. K, 7tli I'. .S. Cav. 
 
 Nov. 1, 1.S93 
 
 Nov. 13, 1.S71 
 June 23, 1.S91 
 
 Osasie, Kans 
 
 .Sept. 26, i.S6.| (lallantrv in eajituriiig (Gen- 
 eral Cabell. 
 
 Peter.sburs.;, \'.'. , Jnni.' 17. 1.S64 Capture of flag of 35th North 
 
 Carolina Infantry ( C. S. A. ). 
 
 Cedar Monnlaiii, .Aug. y. 1.S62 Voluntarily carried an order, 
 Va. at great risk of life, in the 
 
 face of a fire of grape and 
 canister; in doing this he 
 was wounded. 
 
 Whetstone Mouii- ! May 5, i.S?! Oallantry in action with Iii- 
 tains, .Ariz. diaiis. 
 
 Wounded Knee Dec. 29-30, 1 Conspicuous braver^-. 
 Creek and White I 1S90. i 
 
 Clav Creek, S. I 
 
 Dak. I 
 
 * Note. — The term of sei"^MCc of the 27th Maine Iiif.intry being al>ont to expire, the regiment was orderetl to Arlington Heights, \'ir- 
 ginia, where it arrived June 25. 1S63, preparatory to being sent home for muster out. While the regiment was at that i>lace the President 
 requested it to remain in ser\'ice a short time longer, on account of I^ee's invasion of Pennsylvania. Al)out yxi officers and enlisted men 
 volunteered to remain, and did remain, at ,\rlin.L,ton Heights, Virginia, in the defenses south of the Potomac, until the result of the battle 
 of Gettysburg was known. They were sent home on July 4. The remainder of the regiment, consistingof about 5^0 officers and enlisted 
 men, was sent home on July 1. The entire regiment was mustered out of service at Portland, Me., on July 17, 1S63. On Januai*\' 2.1, 
 iS.''\s. medals of lionor, st't.t in number, were issued to all members of the regiment who were mustered out with it- The official records 
 show that it was intended to issue the medal to those who volunteered to remain in ser\-ice beyond the expiration of their term, but, 
 evidently through inadvei-tencr. the medal was also issued lo aliout s6o membets of the regiment who did not volunteer to remain in 
 ser\-ic<--. The records do not show either the names of those wliu volunteered lo remain or of those who did not so volunteer. 
 
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