List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Second Battle of Fort Fisher

The Second Battle of Fort Fisher was a joint assault by Union Army and naval forces. It was against the Confederate Fort Fisher. The fort was located outside Wilmington, North Carolina. The battle was near the end of the American Civil War. The battle was sometimes referred to as the "Gibraltar of the South". The fort was the last major coastal stronghold of the Confederacy. Fort Fisher had tremendous strategic value during the war.

Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War. It is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented after the recipient has been killed (posthumously).

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Recipients
Image Name Service Rank Date of action UnitNotesArmyJanuary 15, 1865Company K, 142nd New York Infantry”Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading”NavyCabin Boy24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865Carried out his duties while under the fire of the enemyNavyBoatswain's MateDecember 24–25, 1864 and January 13–15, 1865”[Was] commended for highly meritorious conduct” during an all day battle between his ship and Fort FisherNavyJanuary 15, 1865”Landing on the beach with the assaulting party from his ship, he advanced to the top of the sand hill and partly through the breach in the palisades despite enemy fire which killed and wounded many officers and men. When more than two-thirds of the men became seized with panic and retreated on the run, he remained with the party until dark, when it came safely away, bringing its wounded, its arms, and its colors.”Navy15 January 1865”Landing on the beach with the assaulting party from his ship, S/man Bass advanced to the top of the sand hill and partly through the breach in the palisades despite enemy fire which killed and wounded many officers and men. When more than two-thirds of the men became seized with panic and retreated on the run, he remained with the party until dark, when it came safely away, bringing its wounded, its arms, and its colors”NavyOrdinary Seaman15 January 1865Was one of six men who entered the fort in an assault and accompanied his party in carrying dispatches at the height of the battle Navy24 December 1864, to 22 January 186575pxMarine CorpsSergeant24 and December 25, 1864, and 13 to January 15, 1865NavyBoatswain's Mate24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865NavyQuartermaster13 to 15 January 1865Although severely wounded he continued to perform his duties throughout the actionNavy15 January 1865NavyBoatswain's Mate24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865Army15 January 1865Company G, 142d New York Infantry"[V]oluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading"Navy15 January 1865ArmyBrigadier General15 January 1865U.S. VolunteersWas the first to pass through the stockade and although being wounded 4 times led each assault on the traverses of the fortNavy24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865NavyQuartermaster24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865NavySignal Quartermaster24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865NavySignal Quartermaster13 to 15 January 1865Army15 January 1865Company B, 169th New York Infantry"Volunteered to carry the brigade flag after the bearer was wounded"Marine CorpsOrderly Sergeant13 to 15 January 1865NavyCaptain of the Forecastle15 January 1865While working for one of the generals on shore he carried dispatches during the battle and was one of 6 who entered the fort in the assaultNavyQuarter Gunner24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865Navy15 January 1865NavyQuartermaster13 to 15 January 1865Navy24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865NavyCaptain of the Hold15 January 1865NavyQuartermaster24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865Army15 January 1865Company I, 142d New York Infantry"Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading"NavyQuarter Gunner24 and 25 December 1864_ and 13,14 and 15 January 1865Navy15 January 1865Army16 January 1865Company K, 142d New York InfantryVoluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading75pxArmy15 January 186597th Pennsylvania Infantry"Gallantly led the charge over a traverse and planted the colors of one of his regiments thereon, was severely wounded"NavyCaptain of the Main Top24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865Navy15 January 1865While working for one of the generals on shore he carried dispatches during the battle and was one of 6 who entered the fort in the assaultMarine Corps15 January 1865Navy15 January 186575pxNavy15 January 1865Navy15 January 1865Marine Corps15 January 1865NavyChief Quartermaster13 to 15 January 186575pxNavyQuartermaster13 January 1865Navy15 January 1865While working for one of the generals on shore he carried dispatches during the battle and was one of 6 who entered the fort in the assaultNavy15 January 1865While working for one of the generals on shore he carried dispatches during the battle and was one of 6 who entered the fort in the assaultMarine Corps15 January 1865Marine Corps15 January 1865NavyChief Boatswain's Mate15 January 1865"Despite severe enemy fire which halted an attempt by his assaulting party to enter the stockade, Tripp boldly charged through the gap in the stockade although the center of the line, being totally unprotected, fell back along the open beach and left too few in the ranks to attempt an offensive operation."ArmyFirst Lieutenant15 January 1865Company F, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry"Gallant and meritorious conduct, where, as first lieutenant, he commanded the regiment."Navy15 January 1865Navy24 and 25 December 1864; and 13,14, and 15 January 1865Navy15 January 1865Navy15 January 1865Navy24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14 and 15 January 1865

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Second Battle of Fort Fisher
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