List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: Q–S

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government. It is bestowed on members of the United States armed forces. To receive it they must distinguish themselves "…conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States…". Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented after the person was killed (posthumously).Defense link Medal of Honor history

Many of the medals presented during the American Civil War were for capturing or saving regimental flags. During the Civil War these flags served as the rallying point for the unit. They also guided the unit's movements. Loss of the flag could greatly disrupt a unit. It could have a greater effect than the death of the commanding officer.

Recipients

Image  Name  Service  Rank  Place of action  Date of action Notes75px|alt=Profile of a white man with a mustache, wearing a dark suit coat and bow tie.ArmyColonelBattle of Fredericksburg, VirginiaAlthough out of service, he voluntarily resumed duty on the eve of battle and took a conspicuous part in the charge on the heights.75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with a drooping mustache, wearing a cavalry hat and a double-breasted military jacket with two medals pinned to the left breast.ArmyMajorBattle of Savage's Station, VirginiaLed his regiment on the enemy's battery, silenced the guns, held the position against overwhelming numbers, and covered the retreat of the 2d Army Corps.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Malvern Hill, VirginiaHaving been wounded and directed to the rear, declined 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.ArmyFirst SergeantSecond Battle of Franklin, Tenn.Captured the flag of the 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.), in a hand_to_hand fight with the color bearer.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Blackburn's Ford, VirginiaRemained in action when a part of his regiment broke in disorder, joined another company, and fought with it through the remainder of the engagement.Marine CorpsE-04Corporal Landing Party, Second Battle of Fort Fisher On board the USS Minnesota in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.ArmyAssistant SurgeonBattle of Resaca, GeorgiaAt great personal risk, went to the aid of a wounded soldier, Pvt. Charles W. Baker, lying under heavy fire between the lines, and with the aid of an orderly carried him to a place of safety.ArmyE-01PrivateSecond Battle of Bull Run, VirginiaPicked up the colors and carried them off the field after the color bearer had been shot down; was himself wounded.ArmyFirst SergeantBattle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaCommanded and gallantly led his company after the commanding officer had been killed; was the first enlisted man to enter the enemy's works.ArmyAssistant SurgeonBattle of Hatcher's Run, VirginiaDiscovering a flank movement by the enemy, appraised the commanding general at great peril, and though a noncombatant voluntarily participated with the troops in repelling this attack.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Voluntarily and under a severe fire brought a box of ammunition to his comrades on the skirmish line.NavyOrdinary Seaman Landing Party, Battle of Natural BridgeAs seaman on board the USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March 1865.NavyCoxswainAboard the  off Cherbourg, FranceServed as coxswain on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.NavySeamanAboard the  off Cherbourg, FranceServed as seaman on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.ArmyLieutenantBattle of Appomattox Station, VirginiaCapture of flag of 1st Texas Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Fort Blakely, Ala.Capture of flag.75px|William H. H. Reddick|alt=Head and torso of a white man with a tuft of hair on his chin, wearing a military jacket buttoned only at the neck.ArmyE-04CorporalGreat Locomotive Chase, GeorgiaSixth person to receive Medal of HonorArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Chickamauga, Georgia and Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn. and While in arrest at Chickamauga, Georgia, left his place in the rear and voluntarily went to the line of battle, secured a rifle, and fought gallantly during the 2_day battle; was released from arrest in recognition of his bravery. At Missionary Ridge commanded his company and gallantly led it, being among the first to enter the enemy's works; was severely wounded, losing an arm, but declined a discharge and remained in active service to the end of the war.ArmyBuglerBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Rescued his wounded captain from between the lines.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Globe Tavern, VirginiaCapture of flag of 24th North Carolina Volunteers (C.S.A.).ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyE-01PrivateFort Gregg, Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaCapture of flagNavyQuartermasterAboard the , Drewry's BluffAs captain of No. 2 gun on board the USS Galena in the attack upon Drewy's Bluff, 15 May 1862.ArmyE-01PrivateSecond Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaCapture of flag of 44th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaFor gallantry while rushing forward to capture a Confederate flag at the stone fence where the enemy's last stand was made.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Specially brave and meritorious conduct in the face of the enemy. Awarded under Act of Congress, January 25, 1907.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Opequon, VirginiaCapture of Virginia State flag.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia and Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia and After having had his horse shot under him in the fight at Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia, he voluntarily joined the 105th New York Volunteers and was conspicuous in the advance on the enemy's lines. Displayed gallantry in the advance on the skirmish line at Bull Run, Virginia, where he was wounded.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Fisher's Hill, VirginiaWas on the skirmish line which drove the enemy from the first entrenchment and was the first man to enter the breastworks, capturing one of the guns and turning it upon the enemy.NavyCoal HeaverAboard the , First Battle of Fort Fisher On board the USS Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.ArmyMajorBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Conspicuous bravery on the third day of the battle on the countercharge against Pickett's division where he fell severely wounded within the enemy's lines.ArmyFirst SergeantBattle of the Wilderness, VirginiaSaved the life of an officer.NavyQuartermasterAboard the , Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip – Richards served as quartermaster on board the USS Pensacola in the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and at the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaHaving been captured and taken to the rear, made his escape rejoined the Union lines, and furnished information of great importance as to the enemy's position and the approaches thereto.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Chickamauga, GeorgiaWhile on the extreme front, between the lines of the combatants single_handed he captured a Confederate major who was armed and mounted.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Capture of flag.ArmyE-01PrivateSecond Battle of Franklin, Tenn.Capture of flag of 16th Alabama Artillery (C.S.A.).ArmyLieutenantBattle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaCaptured the flag of the 6th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Fort Blakely, Ala.Captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry.NavyCoxswain Landing Party, Pocotaligo, S.C.Served on board .ArmyLieutenant ColonelBattle of Malvern Hill, VirginiaAt a critical moment brought up two regiments, which he led against the enemy himself, being severely wounded.Marine CorpsE-05SergeantAboard the , Battle of Mobile BayOn board the USS Oneida during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyO-01Second LieutenantBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaWhile voluntarily serving as a staff officer successfully withdrew a regiment across and around a severely exposed position to the rest of the command; was severely wounded.NavySeamanAboard the , First Battle of Fort Fisher Roberts served on board the USS Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.ArmyE-05SergeantSecond Battle of Rappahannock Station, VirginiaCapture of flag of 8th Louisiana Infantry (C.S.A.) in a hand_to_hand struggle with the color bearer.ArmyO-02First LieutenantCorbins Bridge, VirginiaWhile 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 retreating regiment.75px|Samuel Robertson|alt=Head of a square-jawed young white man with a chinstrap beard, wearing a backwards military cap.ArmyE-01PrivateGreat Locomotive Chase, GeorgiaOne of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell) penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia, in an attempt to destroy the bridges and tracks between Chattanooga and Atlanta.ArmyE-05Sergeantbefore Richmond, VirginiaGallantry on the skirmish line.NavyBoatswain's MateAboard the Served as boatswain's mate on board the USS Howquah on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner, Lynx, off Wilmington, 25 September 1864.NavyBoatswain's MateAboard the , Yazoo Pass Expedition – Serving on board the USS Baron de Kalb, Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862.ArmyE-01PrivateSecond Battle of Winchester, VirginiaWith 1 companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union line, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture.ArmyE-01PrivateBrownsville, Ark.Successfully defended himself, single-handed against 7 guerrillas, killing the leader (Capt. W. C. Stephenson) and driving off the remainder of the party.75px|alt=A white man with a full beard extending down to the center of his chest, wearing a long military jacket. He is standing with one hand behind his back and the other inside his jacket.ArmyBrigadier GeneralLaurel Hill, VirginiaPlaced himself at the head of the leading brigade in a charge upon the enemy's breastworks; was severely wounded.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaCapture of flag in a hand_to_hand conflict.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyLieutenantBattle of Fort Blakely, Ala.Voluntarily and alone, under a heavy fire, obtained valuable information which a reconnoitering party of 25 men had previously attempted and failed to obtain, suffering severe loss in the attempt.ArmyO-03CaptainBattle of Trevilian Station, VirginiaHandled the regiment with great skill and valor, was severely wounded.ArmyChief BuglerReams Station, VirginiaWhile his regiment was retiring under fire voluntarily remained behind to succor a wounded officer who was in great danger, secured assistance, and removed the officer to a place of safety.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Capture of flag of 21st North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyFirst SergeantSecond Battle of Bull Run, Virginia and Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. and At Bull Run, Virginia, recaptured the colors, which had been seized by the enemy. At Gettysburg captured a Confederate color bearer and color, in which effort he was severely wounded.75px|Marion A. Ross|alt=Framed portrait of a white man with a full bushy beard, wearing a dark military jacket and holding a tall feathered military hat.ArmyE-05Sergeant MajorGreat Locomotive Chase, GeorgiaNineteen of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into the enemy's territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia, in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.ArmyE-05SergeantSpotsylvania, VirginiaEncouraged his cannoneers to hold a very dangerous position, 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 thereby relieving the critical position of the Federal troops.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of the Wilderness, VirginiaCapture of flag of 13th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaCapture of flag.NavyFirst Class FiremanAboard the Served as first class fireman on board the USS Montauk, 21 September 1864.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.ArmyE-01PrivateWas 1 of 2 men who succeeded in getting through the enemy's lines with dispatches to Gen. Grant.ArmyE-01PrivateSecond Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaWith 2 companions, he rushed and disarmed 27 enemy pickets, capturing a stand of flags.75px|Charles W. Rundle|alt=Portrait of a white man with a combover and sideburns connected to a mustache, wearing a dark suit.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."NavyFirst Class FiremanAboard the , Farragut’s attack on Port HudsonServing on board the USS Richmond in the attack on Port Hudson, 14 March 1863.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaCapture of flag of 42d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyO-03CaptainStone River, Tenn.Was the first man to cross Stone River and, in the face of a galling fire from the concealed skirmishers of the enemy, led his men up the hillside, driving the opposing skirmishers before them.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Yellow Tavern, Virginia and Hanovertown, Virginia and Made a successful charge at Yellow Tavern, Virginia, 11 May 1864, by which 90 prisoners were captured. On 27 May 1864, in a gallant dash on a superior force of the enemy and in a personal encounter, captured his opponent.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.At great risk of his life went to the assistance of a wounded comrade, and while under fire removed him to a place of safety.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Opequon, VirginiaWith one companion, captured 14 Confederates in the severest part of the battle.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Chancellorsville, Virginia and Second Battle of Auburn, Virginia and Saved from capture a gun of the 5th Maine Battery. Voluntarily carried orders which resulted in saving from destruction or capture the picket line of the 1st Division, 2d Army Corps.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Hatcher's Run, VirginiaUnder a heavy fire from the enemy carried off the field a commissioned officer who was severely wounded and also led a charge on the enemy's rifle pits.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Atlanta, GeorgiaVoluntarily scaled the enemy's breastworks and signaled to his commanding officer in charge; also in single combat captured the colors of the 5th Texas Regiment (C.S.A.).NavyLandsmanUSS WyandankServed on board the USS Wyandank during a boat expedition up Mattox Creek, 17 March 1865. True name "Aaron Anderson".ArmyFirst SergeantDabney's Mills, Virginia – Grasped the enemy's colors in the face of a deadly fire and brought them inside the lines.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyE-05SergeantThird Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaFirst to scale the enemy's works and plant the colors thereon.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaWas severely wounded by a gunshot in his left arm, went half a mile to the rear but insisted on returning to his company and continue to fight bravely until he became exhausted from the loss of blood and was compelled to retire from the field.NavyQuartermasterServed as quartermaster on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.ArmyO-03CaptainBattle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaCapture of flag, during which he was wounded and died several days later in Washington, D.C.NavyOrdinary SeamanSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Santiago de Cuba in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.ArmyBrigadier GeneralShenandoah Valley Campaign, Harpers Ferry, (at that time) Virginia – Distinguished gallantry and good conduct in the defense.ArmyE-01PrivateAshepoo River, South CarolinaVolunteered as a member of a boat crew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry assisted in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to a heavy fire from a Confederate battery.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Mine Run, VirginiaVoluntarily extinguished the burning fuse of a shell which had been thrown into the lines of the regiment by the enemy.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaAdvanced to the ditch of the enemy's works.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaCapture of flag of 15th Louisiana Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyBlacksmithPaines Crossroads, VirginiaCapture of flag.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyFirst SergeantBattle of Opequon, VirginiaWent to the assistance of his regimental commander, whose horse had been killed under him in a charge, mounted the officer behind him, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and returned him to his command.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.Rescued a wounded comrade under terrific fire.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of the Crater, Petersburg, VirginiaAfter the color sergeant had been shot down, seized the colors and planted them on the enemy's works during the charge.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a balding white man with wide sideburns connecting to a mustache. He is wearing a military jacket with shoulderboards and a wide sash across the chest.ArmyMajorBattle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.Was conspicuously gallant in leading a regiment in a successful charge against the enemy.ArmyColonelBattle of Opequon, VirginiaAt a critical period, gallantly led a cavalry charge against the left of the enemy's line of battle, drove the enemy out of his works, and captured many prisoners.ArmyChief BuglerBattle of Appomattox Station, VirginiaCapture of flag of the Sumter Flying Artillery (C.S.A.).ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Fredericksburg, VirginiaRelinquished a furlough granted for wounds, entered the battle, where he picked up the colors after several bearers had been killed or wounded, and carried them until himself again wounded.NavyCoxswainUSS Hendrick Hudson – As coxswain on board the USS Hendrick Hudson, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March 1865.75px|alt=Head of a white man with wavy hair and a bushy mustache wearing a military jacket with the letters "U.S.V." on the high, stiff collar.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Peebles' Farm, VirginiaAt the imminent risk of his own life, while his regiment was falling back before a superior force of the enemy, he dragged a wounded and helpless officer to the rear, thus saving him from death or capture.ArmyE-05SergeantMillerstown, PennsylvaniaBravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy's lines; also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy.ArmyQuartermaster SergeantBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaCapture of flag of 13th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).75px|alt=Head of a white man with a receding hairline and a bushy mustache hanging over his mouth.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Monocacy Junction, MarylandUnder a very heavy fire of the enemy saved the national flag of his regiment from capture.ArmyO-03CaptainBattle of Five Forks, VirginiaCapture of the flag of the 16th South Carolina Infantry, in hand_to_hand combat.75px|John M. Scott|alt=Head of a young white man with a thin mustache and hair pointing straight up from his forehead, wearing a large bowtie.ArmyE-05SergeantGreat Locomotive Chase, GeorgiaOne of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.ArmyDrummerBattle of Lee's Mills, VirginiaCrossed the creek under a terrific fire of musketry several times to assist in bringing off the wounded.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaWas 1 of party of 4 who voluntarily brought into the Union lines, under fire, a wounded Confederate officer from whom was obtained valuable information concerning the enemy.NavyMaster at ArmsFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.Served as master_at_arms on board the U.S. Ironclad Chickasaw, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Iuka, MississippiAlthough severely wounded, fought his battery until the cannoneers and horses were nearly all killed or wounded.ArmyColonelBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaAt the head of 3 regiments and under a most galling fire attacked and occupied the enemy's works.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Cold Harbor, VirginiaWhen the color bearer was shot down, this soldier seized the colors and bore them gallantly in a charge against the enemy.ArmyMajorBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Voluntarily led the regiment under a withering fire to a position from which the enemy was repulsed.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Opequon, VirginiaGallant and meritorious service in carrying the regimental colors.NavyPaymaster's StewardUSS CommodoreRecovered the bodies of two soldiers despite heavy fireArmyColonelBattle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaFor assuming command of the brigade, rallying the troops, and remaining in command though wounded.75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with hair parted in the center and a mustache, wearing a dark suit and tie.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Fair Oaks, VirginiaRemained in battle despite having been wounded.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaCapture of flag of 76th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).75px|alt=A white man with a long drooping mustacheArmyColonelMarye's Heights, VirginiaAs a charging column was about to be crushed by artillery and infantry fire, he pushed forward with a supporting column, pierced the enemy's works, and turned their flank.ArmyE-04CorporalCharles City Crossroads, VirginiaCapture of flag.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Rutherford's Farm, VirginiaCharged upon a Confederate fieldpiece in advance of his comrades and by his individual exertions silenced the piece.ArmyE-01PrivateElk River, Tenn.Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.NavySeamanFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.As captain of a 100_pounder rifle gun on topgallant forecastle on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaGallantry in bringing wounded from the field under heavy fire.ArmyE-04CorporalDeep Run, VirginiaCapture of flagArmyE-04CorporalKnoxville, Tenn.Having voluntarily accompanied a small party to destroy buildings within the enemy's lines, whence sharpshooters had been firing, disregarded an order to retire, remained and completed the firing of the buildings, thus insuring their total destruction; this at the imminent risk of his life from the fire of the advancing enemy.75px|alt=Portrait of a man with a very wide mustache, wearing a jacket and tie with a medal pinned to the left breast. Around the portrait is decorative frame and a sketch of sailing ships.NavyOrdinary SeamanSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina Served as seaman on board the USS Wabash in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaCapture of flag.NavyQuartermasterFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.Served as quartermaster on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay 5 August 1864.ArmyE-01PrivateGettysburg, PaCapture of flag of 28th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Fredericksburg, VirginiaLast name sometimes spelled "Shields"ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Appomattox Station, VirginiaCapture of flag of the Washington Artillery (C.S.A.).ArmyFirst SergeantBattle of Globe Tavern, VirginiaCapture of flag.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Five Forks, VirginiaCaptured the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) in hand-to-hand combat.NavyCoxswainSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Ticonderoga in the attack upon Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865.Marine CorpsE-01PrivateSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Minnesota, in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.ArmyE-05SergeantNineveh, VirginiaCapture of flag of 22d Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Five Forks, VirginiaCapture of flag.ArmyE-05SergeantThird Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaCapture of two markers.NavyO-03Captain of the ForecastleUSS Wissahickon and Served as captain of the forecastle on board the USS Wissahickon during the battle of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862; and in the engagement at Fort McAllister, 27 February 1863.75px|alt=Head and torso of a white man with a pointed mustache and bags under his eyes, wearing a double-breasted military jacket with a rectangular patch over each shoulder.ArmyMajor GeneralBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Displayed most conspicuous gallantry on the field vigorously contesting the advance of the enemy and continuing to encourage his troops after being himself severely wounded.ArmyE-05SergeantGravelly Run, VirginiaWith a comrade, attempted capture of a stand of Confederate colors and detachment of 9 Confederates, actually taking prisoner 3 members of the detachment, dispersing the remainder, and recapturing a Union officer who was a prisoner in hands of the detachment.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Gaines' Mill, VirginiaDistinguished bravery in battle. Rallied his comrades to charge vastly superior force until wounded in the hip. He was a 16_year_old drummer.NavyCoxswainFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaCapture of flag.ArmyLieutenantBattle of Nashville, Tenn.Capture of flag of 34th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A ). Being the first to enter the works, he shot and wounded the enemy color bearer.ArmyE-05Sergeant MajorIrish Bend, La.Displayed great gallantry, under a heavy fire from the enemy, in calling in the skirmishers and assisting in forming the line of battle.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of the Crater, Petersburg, VirginiaWas one of the first in the exploded mine, captured a number of prisoners. and was himself captured, but escaped.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaTook the colors of his regiment, the color bearer having fallen, and carried them through the first charge; also, in the second charge, after all the color guards had been killed or wounded he carried the colors up to the enemy's works, where he fell wounded.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Resaca, GeorgiaWhile detailed as clerk at headquarters, voluntarily engaged in action at a critical moment and personal example inspired the troops to repel the enemy.ArmyE-01PrivateElk River, Tenn.Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.75px|Samuel Slavens|alt=Head of a heavy-set white man with a beard and pointed mustache, wearing a military jacket.ArmyE-01PrivateGreat Locomotive Chase, GeorgiaOne of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia, in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Nashville, Tenn.Captured flag of 1st Louisiana Battery (C.S.A.).ArmyE-01PrivateNear Moorefield, W. Va.Voluntarily crossed a branch of the Potomac River under fire to rescue a wounded comrade held prisoner by the enemy. Was wounded and taken prisoner in the attempt.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyE-01PrivateElk River, Tenn.Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VirginiaCapture of flag of 26th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), while outside his lines far from his comrades.75px|alt=A young black man wearing a tilted forage cap and a long military jacket with a belt, a wide leather strap across the chest, and three chevrons on each sleeve. His right hand is holding a sword vertically.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Honey Hill, S. CarolinaFor taking up the regimental colors after the color bearer was killedArmyColonelSt. Mary's Church, VirginiaRemained in the fight to the close, although severely wounded.NavyCoxswainUSS Rhode IslandOn board the USS Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on December 30, 1862.ArmyE-05SergeantWarwick Courthouse, VirginiaThis soldier, when a shell struck an ammunition chest exploding a number of cartridges and setting fire to the packing tow, procured water and extinguished the fire, thus preventing the explosion of the remaining ammunition.NavyOrdinary SeamanUSS WhiteheadOn board the USS Whitehead in the attack upon Franklin, Virginia, 3 October 1862.ArmyO-02First Lieutenant and AdjutantDabney Mills, VirginiaVoluntarily remained with the body of his regimental commander under a heavy fire after the brigade had retired and brought the body off the field.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBlack River, North CarolinaVoluntarily and under fire rescued a comrade from death by drowning.ArmyE-01PrivateGreat Locomotive Chase, GeorgiaOne of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia, in an attempt to destroy the bridges and tract between Chattanooga and Atlanta.NavyO-03Captain of the ForecastleFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S: Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.NavyO-03Captain of ForecastleFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.On board the USS Lackawanna during the successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.NavySecond Captain of the TopFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.As captain of a gun on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyLieutenant Colonel and Commissary of SubsistenceBattle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VirginiaLed a part of a brigade, saved 2 pieces of artillery, captured a flag, and secured a number of prisoners.NavyCoxswainFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Nashville, Tenn.Capture of flag of 6th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Globe Tavern, VirginiaCaptured 2 officers and 20 men of Hagood's brigade while they were endeavoring to make their way back through the woods.ArmyO-03CaptainRowanty Creek, VirginiaSwam the partly frozen creek under fire to establish a crossing.ArmyE-04CorporalGettysburg, PaWas 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.NavySeamanUSS Magnolia – As seaman on board the USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March 1865.NavyOrdinary SeamanFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.Marine CorpsE-04CorporalFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.On board the USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats, and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.NavyQuartermasterServed as second quartermaster on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.ArmyE-04CorporalWashington, North CarolinaTook command of a gun (the lieutenant in charge having disappeared) and fired the same so rapidly and effectively that the enemy was repulsed, although for a time a hand_to_hand conflict was had over the gun.ArmyMusicianPiedmont, VirginiaLeft his place in the rear, took the rifle of a disabled soldier, and fought through the remainder of the action.ArmyE-05SergeantDeatonsville (Sailor's Creek), VirginiaCapture of flag; and was the first man over the works in the charge.ArmySaddlerAppomattox Campaign, Virginia – Capture of flag.ArmyE-01PrivateStony Creek Station, VirginiaHis horse having been shot from under him he voluntarily and on foot participated in the cavalry charge made upon one of the forts, conducting himself throughout with great personal bravery.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Shiloh, Tenn.Although twice wounded, and thereby crippled for life, he remained fighting in open ground to the close of the battle.ArmyMajorThird Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaWith the assistance of a few men, captured 2 pieces of artillery and turned them upon the enemy.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia – Gallantry and good conduct in action; bravery in a charge and reluctance to leave the field after being twice wounded.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."75px|alt=Head and torso of a white man with thick wavy hair and a full beard, wearing a double-breasted military jacket with a rectangular patch on each shoulder.ArmyColonelDecatur, GeorgiaWith a small command defeated an overwhelming force of the enemy and saved the trains of the corps.Marine CorpsOrderly SergeantFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats, and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyLieutenant ColonelEvergreen, Ala.Advanced alone in the darkness beyond the picket line, came upon 3 of the enemy, fired upon them (his fire being returned), wounded 2, and captured the whole party.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Voluntarily took an advanced position on the skirmish line for the purpose of ascertaining 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. 75px|alt=A man with curly hair and a Van Dyke mustache, wearing a forage cap, a long double-breasted jacket with belt, white gloves, and a coat hanging over his right shoulder. His left hand is holding a sword.ArmyMajor GeneralPiedmont, VirginiaLed his division into action until he was severely wounded.75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with a full beard, wearing a double-breasted military jacket with a rectangular patch over each shoulder.ArmyMajor GeneralSecond Battle of Franklin, Tenn.At a critical moment rode to the front of one of his brigades, reestablished its lines, and gallantly led it In a successful assault.NavyShell ManFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.Shell man on No. 8 on board the USS Hartford during successful actions against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.ArmyE-05SergeantCampbell Station, Tenn.Brought off his piece without losing a man.ArmyMajor and Aide de CampSpring Hill, Tenn.During a night attack of the enemy upon the wagon and ammunition 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 dispersed the enemy's forces, thus saving the train.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiCarried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.NavyCoal HeaverFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Opequon, VirginiaWith one companion captured 14 of the enemy in the severest part of the battle.75px|alt=Head of a white man with a bushy goatee and thinning hair, wearing a dark suit coat and tie.NavyQuartermasterSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaFor twice replacing his ship's flag after it had been shot away by heavy enemy fire.75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with a full beard, wearing a dark suit coat, vest, and bow tie.ArmyO-03Captain and Assistant Adjutant GeneralBattle of Fort Huger, VirginiaGallantly led a party that assaulted and captured the fort.ArmyFirst SergeantPaines Crossroads, VirginiaCapture of flag.ArmyE-01PrivateFive Forks, VirginiaCapture of flag.ArmyE-05SergeantFort Blakely, AlabamaCapture of flag.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."NavySeamanOff Yazoo City, MississippiEmbarking from the Marmora with a 12-pounder howitzer mounted on a field carriage, Stoddard landed with the gun and crew in the midst of heated battle and, bravely standing by his gun despite enemy rifle fire which cut the gun carriage and rammer, contributed to the turning back of the enemy during the fierce engagement.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Nashville, Tenn.Capture of flag.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyE-05SergeantDallas, GeorgiaWhile bringing in a wounded comrade, under a destructive fire, he was himself wounded in the right leg, which was amputated on the same day.75px|alt=Head of a balding white man with a mustache, wearing a dark suit coat and bow tie. The portrait is surrounded by a decorative frame and a drawing of a sailing ship at sea.NavyLandsmanUSS Isaac SmithServing on board the USS Isaac Smith, Stono River, 30 January 1863. While reconnoitering on the Stono River on this date the USS Isaac Smith became trapped in a rebel ambush.NavyO-03Captain of the TopServed as captain of the top on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.ArmyFirst SergeantSecond Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaRecaptured the colors of 2d Pennsylvania Provisional Artillery.ArmyE-01PrivatePaines Crossroads, VirginiaCapture of flag.ArmyE-05SergeantPort Hudson, La.Volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire therefrom in advance of the general assault.ArmyE-01PrivateKenesaw Mountain, GeorgiaAdvanced beyond the lines, and in an encounter with 3 Confederates shot 2 and took the other prisoner.NavyOrdinary SeamanBattle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Agawam as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 2 December 1864.NavySeamanUSS Monticello – Served as seaman on board the USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, North Carolina 23 to 25 June 1864.NavyCoxswainUSS LouisvilleVariousServed on board the USS Louisville during various actions of that vessel. During the engagements of the Louisville, Sullivan served as first captain of a 9 inch gun and throughout his period of service was "especially commended for his attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action."ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in charge of the "volunteer storming party."NavyChief QuartermasterSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaSummers served on board the USS Ticonderoga in the attacks on Fort Fisher, 13 to 15 January 1865.ArmyE-01PrivatePerryville, Ky.In the hottest part of the fire he stepped in front of his colonel to shield him from the enemy's fire.ArmyE-01PrivateSelma, AlabamaCapture of flag supposed to be 11th Mississippi, C.S.A., and bearer.NavySeamanSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of the Wilderness, VirginiaAlthough assigned to other duty, he voluntarily joined his regiment in a charge and fought with it until severely wounded.NavySeamanSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865.75px|alt=Head and torso of a balding white man with a Van Dyke beard and mustache, sitting in a chair with his left arm laying on the arm rest. He is wearing a dark double-breasted military jacket.ArmyLieutenant ColonelSecond Battle of Corinth, MississippiConspicuous gallantry in restoring order at a critical moment and leading his regiment in a charge.75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with a bushy white beard, wearing a dark suit coat and wide-brimmed hat. The portrait is in a decorative frame featuring a bird's wing and stars and stripes.NavySeamanUSS PawneeEmbarked in a surfboat from the USS Pawnee during action against Fort Clark, off Baltimore Inlet, 29 August 1861.ArmyE-01PrivateCarrsville, VirginiaWhen ordered to retreat this soldier turned and rushed back to the front, in the face of heavy fire of the enemy, in an endeavor to rescue his wounded comrades, remaining by them until overpowered and taken prisoner.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaWith one companion captured the State flag of a North Carolina regiment, together with 3 officers and an ambulance with its mules and driver.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyLieutenant ColonelLenoire Station, Tenn.Gallantly seized the colors and rallied the regiment after 3 color bearers had been shot and the regiment, having become demoralized, was in imminent danger of capture.ArmyO-01Second LieutenantBattle of the Crater, Petersburg, VirginiaHaving advanced with his regiment and captured the enemy's line, saw 4 of the enemy retiring toward their second line of works. He advanced upon them alone, compelled their surrender and regained his regiment with the 4 prisoners.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiWas one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.

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