List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z

This is a complete alphabetical list (T to Z) of Medal of Honor recipients during the American Civil War.

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 NotesArmyE-01PrivatePort Hudson, La.Voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy only a few feet away to render valuable services for the protection of his comrades.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaCapture of flag.NavyO-03Captain of the ForecastleUSS Louisville – Served as captain of the forecastle on board the USS Louisville at the capture of the Arkansas post, 10 and 11 January 1863.NavyQuarter GunnerUSS TaconyServed as quarter gunner on board the USS Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, North Carolina, 31 October 1864.ArmyO-01Second LieutenantBattle of Antietam, MarylandCarried off the regimental colors, which had fallen within 20 yards of the enemy's lines, the color guard of 9 men having all been killed or wounded; was himself 3 times wounded.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Chickamauga, GeorgiaHeld out to the last with a small force against the advance of superior numbers of the enemy.ArmyO-03CaptainBattle of Chancellorsville, Virginia23rd NJ Vol. InfantryNavyArmorerFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.On board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiWas the first to plant the Union colors upon the enemy's works.NavySeamanNavy Yard, New YorkSeaman in charge of the picket boat attached to the Navy Yard, New York, 9 September 1865.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Globe Tavern, VirginiaWhile acting as an orderly to a general officer on the field and alone, encountered a picket of 3 of the enemy and compelled their surrender.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaCapture of flag.NavyCoxswainFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.Served on board the USS Metacomet during the action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Front Royal, Virginia and Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia and When a sergeant, at Front Royal, Virginia, he was painfully wounded while obeying an order to burn a bridge, but, persevering in the attempt, he burned the bridge and prevented its use by the enemy. Later, at Weldon Railroad, Virginia, then a lieutenant, he voluntarily took the place of a disabled officer and undertook a hazardous reconnaissance beyond the lines of the army; was taken prisoner in the attempt.NavyO-03Captain of the ForecastleFirst Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina – On board the USS Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864.ArmyE-05SergeantNew Bern, North CarolinaIn the thickest of the fight, where he lost his leg by a shot, still encouraged the men until carried off the field.ArmyE-01PrivateNear Fort Gates, Fla.Was a volunteer in the surprise and capture of the enemy's picket.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of the Crater, Petersburg, VirginiaInstead of retreating or surrendering when the works were captured, regardless of his personal safety continued to return the enemy's fire until he was captured.ArmyMajorBattle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VirginiaVoluntarily remained and participated in the battle with conspicuous gallantry, although his term of service had expired and he had been ordered home to be mustered out.NavySeamanUSS Mount WashingtonServing temporarily on board the USS Mount Washington during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863.ArmyMajorAmelia Springs, VirginiaConspicuous gallantry in the capture of a field battery and a number of battle flags and in the destruction of the enemy's wagon train. Maj. Thomas lost a leg in this action.ArmyColonelBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaDistinguished conduct in a desperate hand_to_hand encounter, in which the advance of the enemy was checked.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, VirginiaCapture of flag of 49th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.) from an officer who, with colors in hand, was rallying his men.75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with a long beard, wearing a forage cap and a plain jacket with a star-shaped medal and a long ribbon pinned to the left breast.ArmyE-01PrivateWhite Oak Road, VirginiaMade a hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstruction.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaAfter the regiment was surrounded and all resistance seemed useless, fought single-handed for the colors and refused to give them up until he had appealed to his superior officers.ArmyE-04CorporalThird Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaWas twice knocked from the parapet of Fort Gregg by blows from the enemy muskets but at the third attempt fought his way into the works.Marine CorpsE-01PrivateSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Minnesota in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.ArmySurgeonNew Bern, North CarolinaVoluntarily reconnoitered the enemy's position and carried orders under the hottest fire.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Capture of flag of 15th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with a mustache, wearing a suit coat with a star-shaped medal pinned to the left breast, over a white shirt.ArmyE-01PrivateWhite Oak Road, VirginiaMade a hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings, preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstructions.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Hatcher's Run, VirginiaAs color bearer with most conspicuous gallantry preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy's works.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaOne of a 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.NavySignal QuartermasterForts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton HeadDuring action of the main squadron of ships against heavily defended Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head, 7 November 1861.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of the Wilderness, VirginiaCapture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaVolunteered to ascertain the character of approaching troops; rode up so closely as to distinguish the features of the enemy, and 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, averting a disaster to the Army by his heroic act.75px|alt=Head of a white man with wavy hair and a drooping mustache wearing a military jacket with shoulderboards.ArmyO-01Second LieutenantDutch Gap Canal, VirginiaAfter the fuze to the mined bulkhead had been lit, this officer, learning that the picket guard had not been withdrawn, mounted the bulkhead and at great personal peril warned the guard of its danger.ArmyE-01PrivateColumbus, GeorgiaCapture of flag and bearer, Austin's Battery (C.S.A.).ArmyE-05SergeantRichmond Campaign, VirginiaGallant conduct in the field.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Cold Harbor, VirginiaThough himself wounded, voluntarily left the rifle pits, crept out between the lines and, exposed to the severe fire of the enemy's guns at close range, brought within the lines 2 wounded and helpless comrades.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaWas among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.ArmyE-05SergeantAiken, S.C.Voluntarily and at great personal risk returned, in the face of the advance of the enemy, and rescued from impending death or capture, Maj. William C. Stevens, 9th Michigan Cavalry, who had been thrown from his horse.ArmyE-05Sergeant MajorAppomattox Campaign, Virginia – Though severely wounded at Sailors Creek, 6 April, and at Farmville, 7 April, refused to go to the hospital, but remained with his regiment, performed the full duties of adjutant upon the wounding of that officer, and was present for duty at Appomattox.ArmyO-02First Lieutenant and AdjutantBattle of Malvern Hill, VirginiaVoluntarily took command of the 9th Massachusetts while adjutant, bravely fighting from 3 p.m. until dusk, rallying and re_forming the regiment under fire; twice picked up the regimental flag, the color bearer having been shot down, and placed it in worthy hands.NavyQuartermasterFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.Stationed at the conn on board the USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyO-02First LieutenantThird Battle of Chattanooga, Tenn.33rd NJ Vol. InfantryMarine CorpsE-04CorporalSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaMember of  Marine Guard during the assault on Fort Fisher, on 15 January 1865.  Corporal Tomlin left the safety of the entrenchments to assisted a wounded comrade to a place of safety.Porter, Naval History, p. 732.ArmyE-05SergeantSailors Creek, VirginiaCharged into the enemy's ranks and captured a battle flag, having a horse shot under him and his cheeks and shoulders cut with a saber.75px|alt=Head and torso of a white man with a long, full beard and curly hair, wearing a military jacket, unbuttoned at the stomach, over a white shirt.ArmyO-02First LieutenantFairfax, VirginiaTwice charged through the enemy's lines and, taking a carbine from an enlisted man, shot the enemy's captain.ArmyE-05SergeantSecond Battle of Franklin, Tenn.Gallantry in action; voluntarily assisting in working guns of battery near right of the regiment after nearly every man had left them, the fire of the enemy being hotter at this than at any other point on the line.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyE-05SergeantEzra Chapel, GeorgiaAt great hazard of his life he saved his commanding officer, then badly wounded, from capture.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.At the crisis of the engagement this soldier, a color bearer, stood alone in an advanced position, the regiment having been borne back, and defended his colors with musket and ammunition picked up at his feet.ArmyLieutenant ColonelBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaTook command of and led the brigade in the assault on the enemy's works75px|alt=Profile of an older, balding white man with a short-cropped white beard, wearing a dark suit jacket over a white shirt and dark tie.ArmyColonelBattle of the Wilderness, VirginiaSeized the colors and led the regiment when other regiments had retired and then reformed his line and held it.75px|alt=Head of a white man with a large drooping mustache and receding hairline, wearing a dark suit coat over a shirt and tie.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia and Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia and At the risk of his own life, at Spotsylvania, 12 May 1864, assisted in carrying to a place of safety a wounded and helpless officer.ArmyO-01Second LieutenantBattle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaHaving been sent outside the lines to obtain certain information of great importance and having succeeded in his mission, was surprised upon his return by a large force of the enemy, regaining the Union lines only after greatly imperiling his life.ArmyE-04CorporalMason's Hill, VirginiaHaving been surprised and captured by a detachment of guerrillas, this soldier, with other prisoners, seized the arms of the guard over them, killed 2 of the guerrillas, and enabled all the prisoners to escape.ArmyE-05SergeantBuzzard's Roost, GeorgiaRisked his life in saving a wounded comrade.ArmyMajor and Aide de CampBattle of Resaca, GeorgiaVoluntarily rode between the lines while 2 brigades of Union troops were firing into each other and stopped the firing.ArmyE-01PrivateWaterloo Bridge, VirginiaVoluntarily assisted in the burning and destruction of the bridge under heavy fire of the enemy.NavyChief Boatswain's MateSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Seneca in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." He carried his regiment's flag and tried to borrow a gun to defend it.ArmyE-01PrivateNear Atlanta, GeorgiaAlthough severely wounded in a charge, he remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg.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-05SergeantThird Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaWas 1 of the 3 soldiers most conspicuous in the final assault.ArmyE-04CorporalPetersburg, VirginiaGallantry in action.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Took the colors after 3 of the color guard had fallen, and although most instantly knocked down by a spent ball, immediately arose and bore the colors to the end of the engagement.ArmyE-04CorporalFort Donelson, Tenn.Took the colors after 3 of the color guard had fallen, and although most instantly knocked down by a spent ball, immediately arose and bore the colors to the end of the engagement.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Resaca, GeorgiaCapture of flag.75px|George Uhrl|alt=Head and shoulders of a balding white man with a mustache, wearing a dark suit coat.ArmyE-05SergeantWhite Oak Swamp Bridge, Va.Was 1 of a party of 3 who, under heavy fire of advancing enemy, voluntarily secured and saved from capture a field gun belonging to another battery, and which had been deserted by its officers and men.ArmyE-01PrivateBristoe Station, VirginiaGallantry in action while detailed as color bearer; was severely wounded.ArmyE-01PrivateNolensville, Tenn.Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn.Voluntarily and under a heavy fire, while his command was falling back, rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or capture.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Hatcher's Run, VirginiaWas the first man to reach the enemy's rifle pits, which were taken in the charge.ArmyE-01PrivateThird Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaIn the assault on Fort Gregg, this soldier climbed upon the parapet and fired down into the fort as fast as the loaded guns could be passed up to him by comrades.75px|alt=Head of a white man with a mustache wearing a suit and bow tie. Below the portrait is an illustration of two sailing ships at sea.NavyFirst Class Firemanon board the USS RichmondFor bravery aboard ship when an enemy round hit the ship's boiler, causing it to rupture.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaFirst name given as "Edwin" in some recordsMarine CorpsE-05Sergeanton board the USS MississippiDuring the abandonment of the Mississippi which had to be grounded, Sgt. Vaughn rendered invaluable assistance to his commanding officer, remaining with the ship until all the crew had landed and the ship had been fired to prevent its falling into enemy hands.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaSeized the national colors after 2 color bearers had been shot down close to the enemy's works, and bore them through the remainder of the battle.ArmyO-03CaptainWauhatchie, Tenn.Gallantry in action manifesting throughout the engagement coolness, zeal, judgment, and courage. His horse was shot from under him and he was hit by 4 enemy bullets.75px|alt=Profile of a white man with a long mustache and goatee wearing a suit coat, vest, and bow tie. Below are the words "Wheelock G. Veazey, Judge Advocate General, Rutland, Vt."ArmyColonelBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Rapidly assembled his regiment and charged the enemy's flank; charged front under heavy fire, and charged and destroyed a Confederate brigade, all this with new troops in their first battle.ArmyO-01Second LieutenantBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiServed gallantly as a volunteer with the crew of the steamer Horizon that, under a heavy fire, passed the Confederate batteries.NavyChief QuartermasterFirst and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina – Served as chief quartermaster on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.ArmyLieutenant ColonelBattle of Fort Blakely, Ala.Captured the enemy flag75px|alt=A white man with a mustache and long sideburns standing before a military tent. He is wearing a military jacket over a vest and tie, a sword at his belt, and a kepi on his head.ArmyMajor and Aide de CampBattle of Gaines' Mill, VirginiaWhile voluntarily serving as aide-de-camp, successfully and advantageously charged the position of troops under fire.ArmyE-01PrivateSecond Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaRemained with the command after being severely wounded until he had fired all the cartridges in his possession, when he had to be carried from the field.NavyCoxswainUSS Rhode IslandServed on board the USS Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor off Hatteras, 31 December 1862.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyO-02First LieutenantSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaGallant and meritorious conduct, where, as first lieutenant, he commanded the regiment.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.After 2 color bearers had fallen, seized the flag and carried it forward, assisting in the capture of a battery. Shortly thereafter he captured the flag of the 41st Alabama and the color bearer.75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white woman with straight hair pulled back into netting, wearing a tunic with a star-shaped medal hanging from a ribbon pinned to the left breast.ArmyContract Acting Assistant Surgeon (civilian)VariousFor devoting herself to the care of sick and wounded soldiers to the detriment of her own health. Only female recipient. Medal rescinded in 1917, restored in 1977.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Capture of flagArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Capture of flag of 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyO-03CaptainFirst Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaDuring the bombardment of the fort by the fleet, captured and brought the flag of the fort, the flagstaff having been shot down.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaRecaptured the flag of the 15th New Jersey Infantry.ArmyE-01PrivateFort Hell, Petersburg, VirginiaWent outside the trenches, under heavy fire at short range, and rescued a comrade who had been wounded and thrown out of the trench by an exploding shell.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaWhile the enemy were in close proximity, this soldier sprang forward and bore off in safety the regimental colors, the color bearer having fallen on the field of battle.NavyQuarter GunnerFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.Serving as gunner on board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyE-01PrivateStaunton River Bridge, VirginiaVoluntarily took part in a charge; went alone in front of his regiment under a heavy fire to secure the body of his captain, who had been killed in the action.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyO-03CaptainBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiVoluntarily commanded the expedition which, under cover of darkness, attempted to run the enemy's batteries.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyE-01PrivatePaines Crossroads, VirginiaCapture of Virginia State colors.NavyCoxswainUSS Monticello – Served as coxswain on board the USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, North Carolina, 23 to 25 June 1864.75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with a mustache and pince-nez glasses, wearing a dark suit coat over a light-colored vest, shirt, and tie.ArmyE-04CorporalPort Hudson, La.Voluntarily took part in an attack against the enemy's works under a heavy fire in advance of the general assault. Later Governor of Wyoming and a U.S. Senator.75px|alt=Profile of a dark-haired white man with a mustache and scraggly goatee, wearing a double-breasted military jacket and sitting with a military cap in his lap.ArmyBrigadier GeneralBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Distinguished personal gallantry in leading his men forward at a critical period in the contest.ArmyE-01PrivateSecond Battle of Bull Run, VirginiaUnder heavy fire voluntarily carried information to a battery commander that enabled him to save his guns from capture. Was severely wounded, but refused to go to the hospital and participated in the remainder of the campaign.ArmyMusicianKenesaw Mountain, GeorgiaVoluntarily joined in a charge against the enemy, which was repulsed, and by 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 constructed.NavyLandsmanSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Susquehanna during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.NavyO-03Captain of the ForetopUSS MontaukServed as captain of the foretop on board the USS Montauk, 21 September 1864.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaCapture of flag and color bearer using an empty cocked rifle while outnumbered 5 or 6.ArmyO-03Captain and Assistant Adjutant GeneralSt. Mary's Church, VirginiaThe division being hard pressed and falling back, this officer dismounted, gave his horse to a wounded officer, and thus enabled him to escape. Afterwards, on foot, Captain Weir rallied and took command of some stragglers and helped to repel the last charge of the enemy.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Nashville, Tenn.Captured the flag of the 13th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyE-04CorporalThird Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaCapture of flag.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Rocky Face Ridge, Dug Gap, GeorgiaRisked his life in rescuing a wounded comrade under fire of the enemy.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaWith 2 comrades, took position in advance of the skirmish line, within short distance of the enemy's gunners, and drove them from their guns.ArmyChief BuglerBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaCapture of colors of 44th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyMajorBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Led the second battalion of his regiment in a daring charge.NavyQuartermasterFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.As landsman and lookout 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 Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of the Crater, Petersburg, VirginiaBore off the regimental colors after the color sergeant had been wounded and the color corporal bearing the colors killed thereby saving the colors from capture.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaCapture of flag of 23d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyMajorNear Wetumpka, Ala.This officer, with a small detachment, while en route to destroy steamboats loaded with supplies for the enemy, was stopped by an unfordable river, but with 5 of his men swam the river, captured 2 leaky canoes, and ferried his men across. He then encountered and defeated the enemy, and on reaching Wetumpka found the steamers anchored in midstream. By a ruse obtained possession of a boat, with which he reached the steamers and demanded and received their surrender.ArmyLieutenant ColonelBattle of Fort Blakely, Ala.Led the right wing of his regiment, and, springing through an embrasure, was the first to enter the enemy's works, against a strong fire of artillery and infantry.ArmyO-02First LieutenantSalem Heights, VirginiaDistinguished bravery in action where he was wounded and had a horse shot from under him.ArmyE-01PrivateFirst Battle of Bull Run, VirginiaVoluntarily accompanied his commanding officer and assisted in removing the dead and wounded from the field under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.Displayed conspicuous coolness and heroism in rallying troops that were recoiling under heavy fire.ArmyO-03CaptainReams Station, VirginiaWhile acting as an aide voluntarily carried dispatches from the commanding general to Gen. Meade, forcing his way with a single troop of Cavalry, through an Infantry division of the enemy in the most distinguished manner, though he lost half his escort.ArmyE-04CorporalHatcher's Run, Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaCapture of flag.ArmyE-01PrivateRappanhannock Station, VirginiaAt the imminent risk of his life, crawled to a nearby spring within the enemy's range and exposed to constant fire filled a large number of canteens, and returned in safety to the relief of his comrades who were suffering from want of water.NavyO-03Captain of the GunFirst and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina and White served on board the USS New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13,14, and 15 January 1865.ArmyO-03CaptainBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiCarried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.ArmyChaplainBattle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn.Went to the front during a desperate contest and unaided carried to the rear several wounded and helpless soldiers.NavyQuartermasterFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.Serving as quartermaster on board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Antietam, Maryland and Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia and Was among the last to leave the field at Antietam and was instrumental in saving the lives of several of his comrades at the imminent risk of his own. At Spotsylvania was foremost in line in the assault, where he lost a leg.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Fort Blakely, Ala.Capture of flag.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Chickamauga, GeorgiaAs the enemy were about to charge, this officer went outside the temporary Union works among the dead and wounded enemy and at great exposure to himself cut off and removed their cartridge boxes, bringing the same within the Union lines, the ammunition being used with good effect in again repulsing the attack.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Fisher's Hill, VirginiaWhile acting as assistant adjutant general, Artillery brigade, 6th Army Corps, went over the enemy's works, mounted, with the assaulting column, to gain quicker possession of the guns and to turn them upon the enemy.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."NavyOrdinary SeamanSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaTook command of his company, deployed as skirmishers, after the officers in command of the skirmish line had both been wounded, conducting himself gallantly; afterwards, becoming separated from command, he asked and obtained permission to fight in another company.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Capture of flag of a Georgia regiment.ArmyO-03CaptainChampion Hill, or Bakers Creek, MississippiHaving been badly wounded in the breast and captured, he made a prisoner of his captor and brought him into camp.NavyLandsmanU.S. Picket Boat No. 1Wilkes served on board U.S. Picket Boat No. 1 in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate Ram, Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her.NavyPilotUSS SignalServed as pilot on board the USS Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of the Crater, Petersburg, VirginiaRecaptured the colors of 21st Massachusetts Infantry in a hand_to_hand encounter.75px|alt=Head and torso of a white man with a full beard, wearing a partially unbuttoned double-breasted military jacket, a handkerchief tied around his neck, and a single medal pinned to his left breast. ArmyColonelFirst Battle of Bull Run, VirginiaLed repeated charges until wounded and taken prisoner.NavySailmaker's MateFirst and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina – Served as sailmaker's mate on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865.NavySeamanSecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault by the fleet on Fort Fisher, on 15 January 1865.75px|Elwood N. Williams|alt=Head and shoulders of a young man with a mustache, wearing a military cap and a jacket with three medals pinned to the left breast.ArmyE-01PrivateShiloh, Tenn.A box of ammunition having been abandoned between the lines, this soldier voluntarily went forward with one companion, under a heavy fire from both armies, secured the box, and delivered it within the line of his regiment, his companion being mortally wounded.ArmyQuartermaster SergeantBattle of Gaines' Mill, VirginiaWhile on duty with the wagon train as quartermaster sergeant he voluntarily left his place of safety in the rear, joined a company, and fought with distinguished gallantry through the action.NavyBoatswain's MateUSS MohicanO-03Captain of an 11-inch gun aboard the USS Mohican during action of the main squadron of ships against the heavily defended Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head, and against ships of the Confederate Fleet, 7 November 1861.NavyO-03Captain of the MaintopUSS PawneeServing as captain of the maintop of the USS Pawnee in the attack upon Mathias Point, 26 June 1861, Williams told his men, while lying off in the boat, that every man must die on his thwart sooner than leave a man behind.NavySeamanUSS Commodore PerryOn board the USS Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Virginia, 3 October 1862.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Cold Harbor, VirginiaVoluntarily exposed himself to the fire of the enemy's sharpshooters and located the body of his colonel who had been killed close to the enemy's lines. Under cover of darkness, with 4 companions, he recovered the body and brought it within the Union lines, having approached within a few feet of the Confederate pickets while so engaged.  Grave is located at Oakwood Cemetery (Niagara Falls, NY)NavySeamanUSS Ironclad Steamer MonitorServing on board the USS Ironclad Steamer Monitor, Hampton Roads, 9 March 1862.NavySignal QuartermasterUSS Benton – Serving as quartermaster on board the USS Benton during the Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862.NavyLandsmanUSS LehighOn board the USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task of freeing the Lehigh, which had been grounded, and was under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Peachtree Creek, GeorgiaVoluntarily went beyond the lines to observe the enemy; also aided a wounded comrade.ArmyColonelBattle of Chickasaw Bayou, MississippiLed his regiment against a superior force, strongly entrenched, and held his ground when all support had been withdrawn.NavyCoxswainFirst and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina and Willis served on board the USS New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14 and 15 January 1865.75px|alt=A white man with a thin mustache, wearing a military jacket and a forage cap low over his eyes. His side is turned to the camera and his is tending to a horse.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Trevilian Station, VirginiaDistinguished gallantry.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaCharged the enemy's works, colors in hand, and had 2 horses shot from under him.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaTook the flag from the wounded color bearer and carried it in the charge over the Confederate works, in which charge he also captured the colors of the 56th Virginia (C.S.A.) bringing off both flags in safety.ArmyE-04CorporalThird Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaWas among the first to penetrate the enemy's lines and himself captured a gun of the 2 batteries captured.ArmyE-05SergeantChamberlains Creek, VirginiaWith the assistance of one comrade, headed off the advance of the enemy, shooting 2 of his color bearers; also posted himself between the enemy and the lead horses of his own command, thus saving the herd from capture.75px|John A. Wilson|alt=Head of a white man with a goatee, wearing a flat cap and a high-collared jacket with a bowtie.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, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.75px|alt=Head of a white man with a full bushy beard, wearing a cavalry hat and a military jacket with a single button buttoned near the neck.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Malvern Hill, VirginiaRemained on duty, while suffering from an acute illness and very weak, and participated in the action of that date.ArmyLieutenantBattle of Five Forks, VirginiaWhile advancing in front of his company and alone, he found himself surrounded by the enemy. He accosted a nearby enemy flag_bearer demanding the surrender of the group. His effective firing of one shot so demoralized the unit that it surrendered with flag.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaWhile serving as an engineer officer voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy's fire.ArmyO-03CaptainFirst Battle of Bull Run, VirginiaRemained on the field under heavy fire to succor his superior officer.75px|John Wollam|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with a long goatee, wearing a vest and suit coat with a flower pinned to the lapel.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, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.Distinguished gallantry.75px|Mark Wood|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with a Van Dyke mustache and curly hair, wearing a military jacket with a star-shaped medal pinned to the left breast.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, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.ArmyO-03CaptainBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiLed the "volunteer storming party," which made a most gallant assault upon the enemy's works.NavyCoxswainUSS Mount WashingtonAttached to the USS Minnesota and temporarily serving on the USS Mount Washington, during action against the enemy in the Nansemond River, 14 April 1863.ArmyCivilian scoutAppomattox campaign – Captured flag of Brigadier General Rufus Barringer's headquarters brigade. Medal was deemed unwarranted in 1916, restored in Jun 1989 by the U.S. Army Board of Correction of Records.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaDuring the regiment's charge when the enemy was in retreat Sgt. Woodbury encountered 4 Confederate infantrymen retreating. He drew his saber and ordered them to surrender, overcoming by his determined actions their willingness to further resist. They surrendered to him together with their rifles and 12th North Carolina (C.S.A.) regimental flag.ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VirginiaWent to the assistance of a wounded and overpowered comrade, and in a hand_to_hand encounter effected his rescue.75px|alt=Head of a clean-shaven young man leaning to the side and wearing a military jacket with a single button buttoned near the neck.ArmyO-02First LieutenantNewbys Crossroads, VirginiaWhile in command of a section of a battery constituting a portion of the rear guard of a division then retiring before the advance of a corps of Infantry was attacked by the enemy and ordered to abandon his guns. Lt. Woodruff disregarded the orders received and aided in repelling the attack and saving the guns.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaCapture of flag of 18th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).NavySeamanUSS Mount WashingtonAs captain of the gun, serving temporarily on board the USS Mount Washington, during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863.ArmyO-02First Lieutenant and AdjutantBattle of Fredericksburg, VirginiaAdvanced between the lines, demanded and received the surrender of the 19th Georgia Infantry and captured their battle flag.NavyBoatswain's MateUSS PittsburgServing on board the USS Pittsburg, Mississippi River, 29 April 1863.NavySeamanFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.Served on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Vicksburg, MississippiGallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."  Last name sometimes spelled "Wertick"ArmyE-05SergeantBattle of Fort Stevens, D.C.Rallied the company at a critical moment during a change of position under fire.ArmyO-03CaptainBattle of the Crater, Petersburg, VirginiaAdvanced beyond the enemy's lines, capturing a stand of colors and its color guard; was severely wounded.NavyQuartermasterUSS Cayuga – On board the USS Cayuga during the capture of Forts St. Philip and Jackson and the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862.ArmyE-01PrivateChapel House, Farm, VirginiaGallantry in action.ArmyE-04CorporalNolensville, Tenn.Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Antietam, MarylandVoluntarily advanced under a destructive fire and removed a fence which would have impeded a contemplated charge.NavyYeomanUSS Monticello – Served as yeoman on board the USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, North Carolina, 23 to 25 June 1864.ArmyE-01PrivateBuzzard's Roost, GeorgiaSeized a shell with fuze burning that had fallen in the ranks of his company and threw it into a stream, thereby probably saving his comrades from injuryArmyE-05SergeantPaines Crossroads, VirginiaCapturing the enemy flagArmyE-04CorporalSecond Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaCapture of flag of 35th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.)ArmyE-05SergeantOsage, Kans.Gallantry in capturing General Cabell.NavyCoxswainAboard the , Battle of Mobile BayFor his actions during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864NavySeamanAboard the , Charleston HarborFor freeing his grounded ship while under fire.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Wilderness, VirginiaWith 2 companions, voluntarily went forward in the forest to reconnoiter the enemy's position, was fired upon and one of his companions disabled. Pvt. Young took the wounded man upon his back and, under fire, carried him within the Union lines.NavyBoatswain's MateAboard the , Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip – Young calmly manned a Parrott gun throughout the action in which attempts by three rebel steamers to butt and board were thwarted and the ships driven off or captured, 11 gunboats were successfully engaged and garrisons forced to surrender.75px|John L. Younker|alt=Head of a white man with a Van Dyke mustache and goatee, wearing a cap tilted on his head and a military jacket buttoned only at the neck.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Cedar Mountain, VirginiaVoluntarily carried an order, at great risk of life in the face of a fire of grape and canister; in doing this he was wounded.

References

 Porter, David D. The Naval History of the Civil War Castle, Secaucus, NJ, 1984, .

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