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U.S. Army

LABILL, JOSEPH S.
Birth: France.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 6th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 14 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

LADD, GEORGE
Birth: Carmillus, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 22d New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Waynesboro, Va., 2 March 1865.
Date of issue: 26 March 1865.
Citation: Captured a standard bearer, his flag, horse and equipment.

LAING, WILLIAM
Birth: Hempstead, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 158th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation: Was among the first to scale the parapet.

LANDIS, JAMES P.
Birth: Mifflin County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Chief Bugler, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., 5 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

LANE, MORGAN D.
Birth: Monroe, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Signal Corps, U.S. Army.
Place and date: Near Jetersville, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 16 March 1866.
Citation Capture of flag of gunboat Nansemond.

LANFARE, AARON S.
Birth: Branford, Conn.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company B, 1st Connecticut Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 11th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).

LANGBEIN, J. C. JULIUS
Born: 29 September 1846, Germany.
Rank and organization: Musician, Company B, 9th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Camden, N.C., 19 April 1862.
Date of issue: 7 January 1895.
Citation: A drummer boy, 15 years of age, he voluntarily and under a heavy fire went to the aid of a wounded officer, procured medical ass1stance for him, and aided in carrying him to a place of safety.

LARIMER, SMITH
Birth: Richland County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company G, 2d Ohio Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of General Kershaw's headquarters.

LARRABEE, JAMES W.
Birth: Rensselaer County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company I, 55th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 2 September 1893.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

LAWSON, GAINES
Born: 4 September 1840, Hawkins County, Tenn.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company D, 4th East Tennessee Infantry.
Place and date: At Minville, Tenn., 3 October 1863.
Date of issue: 11 June 1895.
Citation: Went to the aid of a wounded comrade between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.

LAWTON, HENRY W.
Birth: 17 March 1843, Manhattan, Ohio
Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 30th Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Atlanta, Ga., 3 August 1864.
Date of issue: 22 May 1893.
Citation: Led a charge of skirmishers against the enemy's rifle pits and stubbornly and successfully resisted 2 determined attacks of the enemy to retake the works.

LEONARD, EDWIN
Birth: Agawan, Mass.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 37th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: Near Petersburg, Va., 18 June 1864.
Date of issue: 16 August 1894.
Citation: Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of a Union brigade to stop their firing on the Union skirmish line.

LEONARD, WILLIAM E.
Birth: Greene County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Deep Bottom, Va., 16 April 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation: Capture of battle flag.

LESLIE, FRANK
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 4th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Front Royal, Va., 15 August 1864.
Date of issue: 26 August 1864.
Citation: Capture of colors of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

LEVY, BENJAMIN
Birth: New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 1st New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Glendale, Va., 30 June 1862.
Date of issue: 1 March 1865.
Citation: This soldier, a drummer boy, took the gun of a sick comrade, went into the fight, and when the color bearers were shot down, carried the colors and saved them from capture.

LEWIS, DEWITT CLINTON
Birth: West Chester, Pa.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company F, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Secessionville, S.C., 16 June 1862.
Date of issue: 23 April 1896.
Citation: While retiring with his men before a heavy fire of can1ster shot at short range, returned in the face of the enemy's fire and rescued an exhausted private of his company who but for this timely action would have lost his life by drowning in the morass through which the troops were retiring.

LEWIS, HENRY
Born: 14 December 1842, Van Buren Township, Wayne County, Mich.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 17 April 1917.
Citation: Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with subs1stence stores.

LEWIS, SAMUEL E.
Birth: Coventry, R.I.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 16 June 1866.
Citation: Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.

LIBAIRE, ADOLPHE
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Captain, Company E, 9th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Antietam, Md., 17 September 1862.
Date of issue: 2 April 1898.
Citation: In the advance on the enemy and after his color bearer and the entire color guard of 8 men had been shot down, this officer seized the regimental flag and with conspicuous gallantry carried it to the extreme front, urging the line forward.

LILLEY, JOHN
Birth: Mifflin County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 205th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 20 May 1865.
Citation: After his regiment began to waiver he rushed on alone to capture the enemy flag. He reached the works and the Confederate color bearer who, at bayonet point, he caused to surrender with several enemy soldiers. He kept his prisoners in tow when they realized he was alone as his regiment in the meantime withdrew further to the rear.

LITTLE, HENRY F. W.
Birth: Manchester, N.H.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 7th New Hampshire Infantry.
Place and date: Near Richmond, Va., September 1864.
Date of issue: 14 January 1870.
Citation: Gallantry on the skirmish line.

LITTLEFIELD, GEORGE H.
Birth: Skowhegan, Maine.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company G, 1st Maine Veteran Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Fisher, Va., 25 March 1865.
Date of issue: 22 June 1885.
Citation: The color sergeant having been wounded, this soldier picked up the flag and bore it to the front, to the great encouragement of the charging column.

LIVINGSTON, JOSIAH O.
Birth: Walden, Vt.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, and Adjutant, 9th Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Newport Barracks, N.C., 2 February 1864.
Date of issue: 8 September 1891.
Citation: When, after desperate res1stance, the small garrison had been driven back to the river by a vastly superior force, this officer, while a small force held back the enemy, personally fired the railroad bridge, and, although wounded himself, ass1sted a wounded officer over the burning structure.

LOCKE, LEWIS
Birth: Clintonville, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., 5 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of a Confederate flag.

LONERGAN, JOHN
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 13th Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 28 October 1893.
Citation: Gallantry in the recapture of 4 guns and the capture of 2 additional guns from the enemy; also the capture of a number of prisoners.

LONGSHORE, WILLIAM H.
Birth: Muskingum County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 30th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 10 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

LONSWAY, JOSEPH
Birth: Clayton, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 20th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Murfrees Station, Va., 16 October 1864.
Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation: Volunteered to swim Blackwater River to get a large flat used as a ferry on other side; succeeded in getting the boat safely across, making it possible for a detachment to cross the river and take possession of the enemy's breastworks.

LORD, WILLIAM
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Musician, Company C, 40th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Drurys Bluff, Va., 16 May 1864.
Date of issue. 4 April 1898.
Citation: Went to the assistance of a wounded officer Iying helpless between the lines, and under fire from both sides removed him to a place of safety.

LORISH, ANDREW J.
Born: 8 November 1832, Dansville, Steuben County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Commissary Sergeant, 19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons).
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864.
Date of issue: 27 September 1864
Citation: Amid the enemy he grabbed the flag from a color bearer who then called for help. When the bearer's comrades were readying their rifles he dashed directly at them securing their disarming. As he rode away, the Confederates picked up their guns firing at the captor of their flag.

LOVE, GEORGE M.
Birth: New York.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 116th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 6 March 1865.
Citation: Capture of battle flag of 2d South Carolina (C.S.A.).

LOVERING, GEORGE M.
Born: 10 January 1832, Springfield, N.H.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company I, 4th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Port Hudson, La., 14 June 1863.
Date of issue: 19 November 1891.
Citation: During a momentary confusion in the ranks caused by other troops rushing upon the regiment, this soldier, with coolness and determination, rendered efficient aid in preventing a panic among the troops.

LOWER, CYRUS B.
Birth: 28 February 1832, Lawrence County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 13th Pennsylvania Reserves.
Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 7 May 1864.
Date of issue. 20 July 1887.
Citation: Gallant services and soldierly qualities in voluntarily rejoining his command after having been wounded.

LOWER, ROBERT A.
Birth: Illinois.
Rank and organization. Private, Company K, 55th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 2 September 1893.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

LOYD, GEORGE
Birth: Muskingum County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 122d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 16 April 1891.
Citation: Capture of division flag of General Heth.

LUCAS, GEORGE W.
Birth: Adams County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 3d Missouri Cavalry.
Place and date: At Benton, Ark., 25 July 1864.
Date of issue: December 1864.
Citation: Pursued and killed Confederate Brig. Gen. George M. Holt, Arkansas Militia, capturing his arms and horse.

LUCE, MOSES A.
Born: 14 May 1842, Payson, Adams County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 4th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Laurel Hill, Va., 10 May 1864.
Date of issue: 7 February 1895.
Citation: Voluntarily returned in the face of the advancing enemy to the assistance of a wounded and helpless comrade, and carried him, at imminent peril, to a place of safety.

LUDGATE, WILLIAM
Birth: 11 March 1837, England.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company G, 59th New York Veteran Infantry.
Place and date: At Farmville, Va., 7 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 August 1889.
Citation: Gallantry and promptness in rallying his men and advancing with a small detachment to save a bridge about to be fired by the enemy.

LUDWIG, CARL
Birth: France.
Rank and organization: Private, 34th New York Battery.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 18 June 1864.
Date of issue: 30 July 1896.
Citation: As gunner of his piece, inflicted singly a great loss upon the enemy and distinguished himself in the removal of the piece while under a heavy fire.

LUNT, ALPHONSO M.
Birth: Berwick, Maine.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 38th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Opequan Creek, Va., 19 September 1864.
Date of issue: 10 May 1894.
Citation: Carried his flag to the most advanced position where, left almost alone close to the enemy's lines he refused their demand to surrender, withdrew at great personal peril, and saved his flag.

LUTES, FRANKLIN W.
Birth: Oneida County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 111th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 31 March 1865.
Date of issue: 3 April 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 41st Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.), together with the color bearer and one of the color guard.

LUTHER, JAMES H.
Birth: Dighton, Mass.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 7th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 28 June 1890.
Citation: Among the first to jump into the enemy's rifle pits, he himself captured and brought out three prisoners.

LUTY, GOTLIEB
Birth: Allegheny County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 74th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 5 October 1876. Citation: Bravely advanced to the enemy's line under heavy fire and brought back valuable information.

LYMAN, JOEL H.
Birth: Cattaraugus, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Quartermaster Sergeant, Company B, 9th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864.
Date of issue: 20 August 1894.
Citation: In an attempt to capture a Confederate flag he captured one of the enemy's officers and brought him within the lines.

LYON, FREDERICK A.
Born: 25 June 1843, Williamsburg, Mass.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 26 November 1864.
Citation: With 1 companion, captured the flag of a Confederate regiment, 3 officers, and an ambulance with its mules and driver.

MacARTHUR, ARTHUR, JR.
Birth: 2 June 1845, Springfield, Mass.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, and Adjutant, 24th Wisconsin Infantry.
Place and date: At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863.
Date of issue: 30 June 1890.
Citation: Seized the colors of his regiment at a critical moment and planted them on the captured works on the crest of Missionary Ridge.
His son, General Douglas McArthur was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1942.

MADDEN, MICHAEL
Born: 28 September 1841, Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 42d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Masons Island, Md., 3 September 1861.
Date of issue: 22 March 1898.
Citation: Assisted a wounded comrade to the riverbank and, under heavy fire of the enemy, swam with him across a branch of the Potomac to the Union lines.

MADISON, JAMES
Birth: Niagara, N.Y.
Rank and organization. Sergeant, Company E, 8th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Waynesboro, Va., 2 March 1865.
Date of issue: 26 March 1865.
Citation: Recapture of Gen. Crook's headquarters flag.

MAGEE, WILLIAM
Birth: Newark, N.J.
Rank and organization: Drummer, Company C, 33d New Jersey Infantry.
Place and date: At Murfreesboro, Tenn., 5 December 1864.
Date of issue: 7 February 1866.
Citation: In a charge, was among the first to reach a battery of the enemy and, with one or two others, mounted the artillery horses and took two guns into the Union lines.

MAHONEY, JEREMIAH
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 29th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn., 29 November 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864. Citation: Capture of flag of 17th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).

MANDY, HARRY J.
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company B, 4th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Front Royal, Va., 15 August 1864.
Date of issue: 26 August 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

MANGAM, RICHARD C.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 148th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 21 September 1888.
Citation: Capture of flag of 8th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).

MANNING, JOSEPH S.
Birth: Ipswich, Mass.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 29th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date. At Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn., 29 November 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).

MARLAND, WILLIAM
Born: 11 March 1839, Andover, Mass.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 2d Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Grand Coteau, La., 3 November 1863.
Date of issue: 16 February 1897.
Citation: After having been surrounded by the enemy's cavalry, his support having surrendered, he ordered a charge and saved the section of the battery that was under his command.

MARQUETTE, CHARLES
Birth: Lebanon County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 93d Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Sergeant Marquette, although wounded, was one of the first to plant colors on the enemy's breastworks.

MARSH, ALBERT
Birth: Cattaraugus County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 64th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag.

MARSH, CHARLES H.
Birth: Milford, Conn.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 1st Connecticut Cavalry.
Place and date: At Back Creek Valley, Va., 31 July 1864.
Date of issue: 23 January 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag and its bearer.

MARSH, GEORGE
Birth: Brookfield, La Salle County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 104th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Elk River, Tenn., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 17 September 1897.
Citation: Voluntarily led a small party and, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.

MARTIN, GEORGE
(Service rendered under name of Martin Schwenk.)

MARTIN, SYLVESTER H.
Birth: Chester County, Pa.
Rank and organization. Lieutenant, Company K, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Weldon Railroad, Va., 19 August 1864.
Date of issue: 5 April 1894.
Citation: Gallantly made a most dangerous reconnaissance, discovering the position of the enemy and enabling the division to repulse an attack made in strong force.

MASON, ELIHU H. (4th to receive Medal of Honor)
Birth: Wayne County, Ind.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company K, 21st Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: 25 March 1863.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

MATHEWS, WILLIAM H.
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company E, 2d Maryland Veteran Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864.
Date of issue: 10 July 1892.
Citation: Finding himself among a squad of Confederates, he fired into them, killing 1, and was himself wounded, but succeeded in bringing in a sergeant and 2 men of the 17th South Carolina Regiment (C.S.A.) as prisoners.
(Enlisted in 1861 at Baltimore, Md., under the name Henry Sivel, and original Medal of Honor issued under that name. A new medal was issued in 1900 under true name, William H Mathew.)

MATTHEWS, JOHN C.
Birth: Westmoreland County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 13 February 1891.
Citation: Voluntarily took the colors, whose bearer had been disabled, and, although himself severely wounded, carried the same until the enemy's works were taken.

MATTHEWS, MILTON
Birth: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 7th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.).

MATTINGLY, HENRY B.
Birth: Marion County, Ky.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 10th Kentucky Infantry.
Place and date: At Jonesboro, Ga., 1 September 1864.
Date of issue: 7 April 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 6th and 7th Arkansas Infantry (C.S.A.).

MATTOCKS, CHARLES P.
Born: 1840, Danville, Vt.
Rank and organization: Major, 17th Maine Infantry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 29 March 1899.
Citation: Displayed extraordinary gallantry in leading a charge of his regiment which resulted in the capture of a large number of prisoners and a stand of colors.

MAXHAM, LOWELL M.
Birth: Carver, Mass.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 7th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 24 August 1896.
Citation: Though severely wounded and in face of a deadly fire from the enemy at short range, he rushed bravely forward and was among the first to enter the enemy's works on the crest of Marye's Heights and helped to plant his regimental colors there.

MAY, WILLIAM
Birth: Pennsylvania.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 32d Iowa Infantry.
Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864.
Date of issue: 24 February 1865.
Citation: Ran ahead of his regiment over the enemy's works and captured from its bearer the flag of Bonanchad's Confederate battery (C.S.A.).

MAYBERRY, JOHN B.
Birth: Smyrna, Del.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 1st Delaware Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag.

MAYES, WILLIAM B.
Birth: Marion County, Ohio.
Rank and organization. Private, Company K, 11th Iowa Infantry.
Place and date: Near Kenesaw Mountain, Ga., 15 June 1864.
Date of issue. 27 November 1899.
Citation: With one companion and under a fierce fire from the enemy at short range went to the rescue of a wounded comrade who had fallen between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.

MAYNARD, GEORGE H.
Born 2 February 1836, Waltham, Mass.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 13th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date. At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862.
Date of issue: 1898.
Citation: A wounded and helpless comrade, having been left on the skirmish line, this soldier voluntarily returned to the front under a severe fire and carried the wounded man to a place of safety.

McADAMS, PETER
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 98th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Salem Heights, Va., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 1 April 1898.
Citation: Went 250 yards in front of his regiment toward the position of the enemy and under fire brought within the lines a wounded and unconscious comrade.

McALWEE, BENJAMIN F.
Birth: Washington, D.C.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 3d Maryland Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864.
Date of issue: 4 April 1898.
Citation: Picked up a shell with burning fuse and threw it over the parapet into the ditch, where it exploded; by this act he probably saved the lives of comrades at the great peril of his own.

McANALLY, CHARLES
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Company D, 69th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 2 August 1897.
Citation: In a hand-to-hand encounter with the enemy captured a flag, was wounded in the act, but continued on duty until he received a second wound.

McCAMMON, WILLIAM W.
Birth: Ohio.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company E, 24th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Corinth, Miss., 3 October 1862.
Date of issue: 9 July 1896.
Citation: While on duty as provost marshal, voluntarily assumed command of his company, then under fire, and so continued in command until the repulse and retreat of the enemy on the following day, the loss to this company during the battle being very great.

McCARREN, BERNARD
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 1st Delaware Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag.

McCAUSLlN, JOSEPH
Birth: Ohio County, W. Va.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 12th West Virginia Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 12 May 1865.
Citation: Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.

McCLEARY, CHARLES H.
Birth: Sandusky County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company C. 72d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864.
Date of issue: 24 February 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 4th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.), while in advance of his lines.

McCLELLAND, JAMES M.
Birth: Harrison County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 30th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 13 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

McCONNELL, SAMUEL
Birth: Belmont County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company H, 119th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 8 June 1865.
Citation: While leading his company in an assault, Capt. McConnell braved an intense fire that mowed down his unit. Upon reaching the breastworks he found that he had only one member of his company with him, Pvt. Wagner. He was so close to an enemy gun that the blast knocked him down a ditch. Getting up, he entered the gun pit, the guncrew fleeing before him. About 30 paces away he saw a Confederate flag bearer and guard which he captured with the last shot in his pistol.

McCORNACK, ANDREW
Birth: Kane, Ill.
Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 127th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 10 January 1895.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

McDONALD, GEORGE E.
Birth: Warwick, R.I.
Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery.
Place and date: At Fort Stedman, Va., 25 March 1865.
Date of issue: 21 July 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

McDONALD, JOHN WADE
Birth: Lancaster, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 20th Illinois Infantry.Place and date: At Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., 6 April 1862.
Date of issue: 27 August 1900.
Citation: Was severely wounded while endeavoring, at the risk of his life, to carry to a place of safety a wounded and helpless comrade.

McELHlNNY, SAMUEL O.
Birth. Meigs County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 2d West Virginia Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

McENROE, PATRICK H.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 6th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864.
Date of issue: 27 September 1864.
Citation: Capture of colors of 36th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

McFALL, DANIEL
Born: 1836, Niagara County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 17th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue. 27 July 1896.
Citation: Captured Col. Barker, commanding the Confederate brigade that charged the Union batteries; on the same day rescued Lt. George W. Harmon of his regiment from the enemy.

McGlNN, EDWARD
Birth: New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 54th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 28 June 1894.
Citation. Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

McGONAGLE, WILSON
Birth: Jefferson County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 30th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 15 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

McGONNlGLE, ANDREW J.
Birth: New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Captain and Assistant Quartermaster, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek. Va., 19 October 1864
Date of issue: 21 July 1897.
Citation: While acting chief quartermaster of Gen. Sheridan's forces operating in the Shenandoah Valley was severely wounded while voluntarily leading a brigade of infantry and was commended for the greatest gallantry by Gen. Sheridan.

McGOUGH, OWEN
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Battery D, 5th U.S. Artillery.
Place and date: At Bull Run, Va., 21 July 1861.
Date of issue: 28 August 1897.
Citation: Through his personal exertions under a heavy fire, one of the guns of his battery was brought off the field; all the other guns were lost.

McGRAW, THOMAS
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 23d Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 12 May 1865.
Citation: One of the three soldiers most conspicuous for gallantry in the final assault.

McGUlRE, PATRICK
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 15 January 1895.
Citation: Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's work.

McHALE, ALEXANDER U.
Born: 1842, Ireland.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 26th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania Courthouse, Va., 12 May 1864. .
Date of issue: 11 January 1900.
Citation: Captured a Confederate color in a charge, threw the flag over in front of the works, and continued in the charge upon the enemy.

McKAY, CHARLES W.
Birth: Mansfield, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 154th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Dug Gap, Ga., 8 May 1864.
Date of issue: 13 April 1894.
Citation: Voluntarily risked his life in rescuing under the fire of the enemy a wounded comrade who was Iying between the lines.

McKEE, GEORGE
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Color Sergeant, Company D, 89th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 12 May 1865.
Citation: Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.

McKEEN, NINEVEH S.
Birth: Marshall, Clark County, Ill.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company H, 21st Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Stone River, Tenn., 30 December 1862. At Liberty Gap, Tenn., 25 June 1863.
Date of issue: 23 June 1890.
Citation: Conspicuous in the charge at Stone River, Tenn., where he was three times wounded. At Liberty Gap, Tenn., captured colors of 8th Arkansas Infantry (C.S.A.).

McKEEVER, MICHAEL
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Burnt Ordinary, Va., 19 January 1863.
Date of issue: 2 August 1897.
Citation: Was one of a small scouting party that charged and routed a mounted force of the enemy six times their number. He led the charge in a most gallant and distinguished manner, going far beyond the call of duty.

McKOWN, NATHANIEL A.
Birth: Susquehanna County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 58th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

McMAHON, MARTIN T.
Born: 21 March 1838, Laprairie, Canada
Rank and organization: Captain, and aide-de-camp U.S. Volunteers
Place and date: At White Oak Swamp, Va., 30 June 1862.
Date of issue: 10 March 1891.
Citation: Under fire of the enemy, successfully destroyed a valuable train that had been abandoned and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy.

McMILLEN, FRANCIS M.
Birth. Bracken County, Ky.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 110th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

McVEANE, JOHN P.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 49th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Fredericksburg Heights, Va., 4 May 1863.
Entered service at: Buffalo, N.Y.
Birth: Canada.
Date of issue: 21 September 1870. Posthumous Award
Citation: Shot a Confederate color bearer and seized the flag; also approached, alone, a barn between the lines and demanded and received the surrender of a number of the enemy therein.

McWHORTER, WALTER F.
Birth: Lewis County, W. Va.
Rank and organization: Commissary Sergeant, Company E, 3d West Virginia Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 6th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.).

MEACH, GEORGE E.
Birth: New York.
Rank and organization: Farrier, Company I, 6th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864.
Date of issue: 27 September 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag.

MEAGHER, THOMAS
Birth: Scotland.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company G, 158th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864. .
Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation: Led a section of his men on the enemy's works, receiving a wound while scaling a parapet.

MEARS, GEORGE W.
Birth: Bloomsburgh, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 6th Pennsylvania Reserves.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 16 February 1897.
Citation: With five volunteers he gallantly charged on a number of the enemy's sharpshooters concealed in a log house, captured them, and brought them into the Union lines.

MENTER, JOHN W.
Birth: Palmer, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 5th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

MERRIAM, HENRY C.
Birth: 13 November 1837, Houlton, Maine.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 73d U.S. Colored Troops.
Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 28 June 1894.
Citation: Volunteered to attack the enemy's works in advance of orders and, upon permission being given, made a most gallant assault.

MERRIFIELD, JAMES K.
Birth: Pennsylvania.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company C, 88th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Franklin, Tenn., 30 November 1864.
Date of issue: 28 March 1896.
Citation: Captured 2 battle flags from the enemy and returned with them to his own lines.

MERRILL, AUGUSTUS
Birth: Byron, Maine.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company B, 1st Maine Veteran Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 23 October 1891.
Citation: With 6 men, captured 69 Confederate prisoners and recaptured several soldiers who had fallen into the enemy's hands.

MERRILL, GEORGE
Birth: Queensberry, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 142d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Fisher, N.C., 15 January 1865.
Date of issue: 28 December 1914.
Citation: Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading.

MERRITT, JOHN G.
Birth: New York.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company K, 1st Minnesota Infantry.
Place and date: At Bull Run, Va., 21 July 1861.
Date of issue: 1 April 1880.
Citation: Gallantry in action; was wounded while capturing flag in advance of his regiment.

MEYER, HENRY C.
Birth: Hamburg, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company D, 24th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 17 June 1864.
Date of issue: 29 March 1899.
Citation: During an assault and in the face of a heavy fire rendered heroic assistance to a wounded and helpless officer, thereby saving his life and in the performance of this gallant act sustained a severe wound.

MILES, NELSON A.
Birth: Westminster, Mass. 8 August 1839
Rank and organization: Colonel, 61st New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 2-3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 23 July 1892.
Citation: Distinguished gallantry while holding with his command an advanced position against repeated assaults by a strong force of the enemy; was severely wounded.

MILLER, FRANK
Birth: New York.
Rank and organization: Private, Company M, 2d New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 24 April 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 25th Battalion Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.); was taken prisoner, but successfully retained his trophy until recaptured.

MILLER, HENRY A.
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company B, 8th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 8 June 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

MILLER, JACOB C.
Birth: Bellevue, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 113th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of Issue: 20 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

MILLER, JAMES P.
Birth: Franklin, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry.
Place and date: At Selma, Ala., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 17 June 1865.
Citation: Capture of standard of 12th Mississippi Cavalry (C.S.A.).

MILLER, JOHN
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company G, 8th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue. 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of 2 flags.

MILLER, JOHN
Birth: Germany. Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 8th New York Cavalry
Place and date: At Waynesboro, Va., 2 March 1865.
Date of issue: 26 March 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

MILLER, WILLIAM E.
Born: 5 February 1836, West Hill, Pa.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company H, 3d Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue 21 July 1897.
Citation: Without orders, led a charge of his squadron upon the flank of the enemy, checked his attack, and cut off and dispersed the rear of his column.

MILLS, FRANK W.
Birth: Middletown, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 1st New York Mounted Rifles
Place and date: At Sandy Cross Roads, N.C., 4 September 1862.
Date of issue: 2 April 1898.
Citation: While scouting, this soldier, in command of an advance of but 3 or 4 men, came upon the enemy, and charged them without orders, the rest of the troops following, the whole force of the enemy, 120 men, being captured.

MINDIL, GEORGE W.
Birth: 1843, Germany.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company I, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Williamsburg, Va., 5 May 1862.
Date of issue: 25 October 1893.
Citation: As aide-de-camp led the charge with a part of a regiment, pierced the enemy's center, silenced some of his artillery, and, getting in his rear, caused him to abandon his position.

MITCHELL, ALEXANDER H.
Birth: 13 November 1840, Perryville, Pa.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company A, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 27 March 1890.
Citation: Capture of flag of 18th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), in a personal encounter with the color bearer.

MITCHELL, THEODORE
Birth: Tarentum, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of the flag of the Tennessee Brigade (C.S.A.).

MOFFITT, JOHN H.
Born. 8 January 1843, Chazy, Clinton County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company C, 16th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Gaines Mill, Va., 27 June 1862.
Date of issue: 3 March 1891.
Citation: Voluntarily took up the regimental colors after several color bearers had been shot down and carried them until himself wounded.

MOLBONE, ARCHIBALD
Birth: Coventry, R.I.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 20 June 1866.
Citation: Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.

MONAGHAN, PATRICK
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 48th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 17 June 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Recapture of colors of 7th New York Heavy Artillery.

MOORE, DANIEL B.
Born: 12 June 1838, Iowa County, Wis.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company E, 11th Wisconsin Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 8 August 1900.
Citation: At the risk of his own life saved the life of an officer who had been shot down and overpowered by superior numbers.

MOORE, GEORGE G.
Birth: Tyler County W. Va.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 11th West Virginia Infantry.
Place and date: At Fishers Hill, Va., 22 September 1864.
Date of issue: 6 October 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag.

MOORE, WILBUR F.
Birth: Lebanon, St. Clair County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 117th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864.
Date of issue: 22 February 1865.
Citation: Captured flag of a Confederate battery while far in advance of the Union lines.

MOREY, DELANO
Birth: Licking County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 82d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At McDowell, Va., 8 May 1862.
Date of issue: 14 August 1893.
Citation: After the charge of the command had been repulsed, he rushed forward alone with an empty gun and captured two of the enemy's sharpshooters.

MORFORD, JEROME
Birth: Mercer County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 55th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 2 September 1893.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

MORGAN, LEWIS
Birth: Delaware County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 4th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag from the enemy's works.

MORGAN, RICHARD H.
Birth: Dubois County, Ind.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 4th Iowa Cavalry.
Place and date: At Columbus, Ga., 16 April 1865.
Date of issue: 17 June 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag inside the enemy's works, contesting for its possession with its bearer.

MORRILL, WALTER G.
Birth: Brownville, Maine.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company B, 20th Maine Infantry.
Place and date: At Rappahannock Station, Va., 7 November 1863.
Date of issue: 5 April 1898.
Citation: Learning that an assault was to be made upon the enemy's works by other troops, this officer voluntarily joined the storming party with about 50 men of his regiment, and by his dash and gallantry rendered effective service in the assault.

MORRIS, WILLIAM
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation. Capture of flag of 40th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

MORRISON, FRANCIS
Birth: Fayette County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Bermuda Hundred, Va., 17 June 1864.
Date of issue: 2 August 1897.
Citation: Voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire to bring off a wounded comrade.

MORSE, BENJAMIN
Born: 20 September 1844, Livingston, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 3d Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 24 February 1891.
Citation: Capture of colors of 4th Georgia Battery (C.S.A.)

MORSE, CHARLES E.
Birth: France.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 62d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 5 May 1864.
Date of issue: 14 January 1890.
Citation: Voluntarily rushed back into the enemy's lines, took the colors from the color sergeant, who was mortally wounded, and, although himself wounded, carried them through the fight.

MOSTOLLER, JOHN W.
Birth: Somerset County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Lynchburg, Va., 18 June 1864.
Date of issue: 27 December 1894.
Citation: Voluntarily led a charge on a Confederate battery (the officers of the company being disabled) and compelled its hasty removal.

MULHOLLAND, ST. CLAIR A.
Born: 1 April 1839, Ireland.
Rank and organization: Major, 116th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 4-5 May 1863.
Date of issue: 26 March 1895.
Citation: In command of the picket line held the enemy in check all night to cover the retreat of the Army.

MUNDELL, WALTER L.
Born: 1839, Michigan.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company E, 5th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

MUNSELL, HARVEY M.
Birth: Steuben County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 99th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 1-3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 5 February 1866.
Citation: Gallant and courageous conduct as color bearer. (This noncommissioned officer carried the colors of his regiment through 13 engagements.)

MURPHY, CHARLES J.
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant and Quartermaster, 38th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Bull Run, Va., 21 July 1861.
Date of issue: 5 April 1898.
Citation: Took a rifle and voluntarily fought with his regiment in the ranks; when the regiment was forced back, voluntarily remained on the field caring for the wounded, and was there taken prisoner.

MURPHY, DANIEL J.
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 19th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 27 October 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 47th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).

MURPHY, DENNIS J. F.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 14th Wisconsin Infantry.
Place and date: At Corinth, Miss., 3 October 1862.
Date of issue: 22 January 1892.
Citation: Although wounded three times, carried the colors throughout the conflict.

MURPHY, JAMES T.
Birth: Canada.
Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 1st Connecticut Artillery.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 25 March 1865.
Date of issue: 29 October 1886.
Citation: A piece of artillery having been silenced by the enemy, this soldier voluntarily ass1sted in working the piece, conducting himself throughout the engagement in a gallant and fearless manner.

MURPHY, JOHN P.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 5th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Antietam, Md., 17 September 1862.
Date of issue: 11 September 1866.
Citation: Capture of flag of 13th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).

MURPHY, MICHAEL C.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 170th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At North Anna River, Va., 24 May 1864.
Date of issue: 15 January 1897.
Citation: This officer, commanding the regiment, kept it on the field exposed to the fire of the enemy for 3 hours without being able to fire one shot in return because of the ammunition being exhausted.

MURPHY, ROBINSON B.
Birth: 1849, Oswego, Kendall County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Musician, Company A, 127th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Atlanta, Ga., 28 July 1864.
Date of issue: 22 July 1890.
Citation: Being orderly to the brigade commander, he voluntarily led two regiments as reinforcements into line of battle, where he had his horse shot under him.

MURPHY, THOMAS
Birth: New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company K, 158th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 30 September 1864.
Date of issue: 15 October 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag.

MURPHY, THOMAS C.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company I, 31st Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 14 August 1893.
Citation: Voluntarily crossed the line of heavy fire of Union and Confederate forces, carrying a message to stop the firing of one Union regiment on another.

MURPHY, THOMAS J.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company G, 146th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Five Forks, Va., 1 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

MYERS, GEORGE S.
Birth: Fairfield, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 101st Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Chickamauga, Ga., 19 September 1863.
Date of issue: 9 April 1894.
Citation: Saved the regimental colors by greatest personal devotion and bravery.

MYERS, WILLIAM H.
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 1st Maryland Cavalry.
Place and date: At Appomattox Courthouse, Va., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 14 June 1871.
Citation: Gallantry in action; was 5 times wounded.

NASH, HENRY H.
Born: 4 March 1842, Lanawee, Mich.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 15 February 1909.
Citation: Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.

NEAHR, ZACHARIAH C.
Birth: Canajoharie, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 142d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Fisher, N.C., 16 January 1865.
Date of issue: 11 September 1890.
Citation: Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading.

NEVILLE, EDWIN M.
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Captain, Company C, 1st Connecticut Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

NEWMAN, MARCELLUS J.
Birth: Richview, Washington County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 111th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Resaca, Ga., 14 May 1864.
Date of issue: 13 May 1899. Citation:
Voluntarily returned, in the face of a severe fire from the enemy, and rescued a wounded comrade who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.

NEWMAN, WILLIAM H.
Birth: Orange County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Company B, 86th New York Infantry.
Place and date: Near Amelia Springs, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

NICHOLS, HENRY C.
Birth: Brandon, Vt. Date of issue: 3 August 1897.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company E, 73d U.S. Colored Troops.
Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Citation: Voluntarily made a reconnaissance in advance of the line held by his regiment and, under a heavy fire, obtained information of great value.

NIVEN, ROBERT
Born: 18 December 1833, Harlem, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company H, 8th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Waynesboro, Va., 2 March 1865.
Date of issue: 26 March 1865.
Citation: Capture of 2 flags.

NOLAN, JOHN J.
Born: 24 June 1844, Ireland.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company K, 8th New Hampshire Infantry.
Place and date: At Georgia Landing, La., 27 October 1862.
Date of issue: 3 August 1897.
Citation: Although prostrated by a cannon shot, refused to give up the flag which he was carrying as color bearer of his regiment and continued to carry it at the head of the regiment throughout the engagement.

NOLL, CONRAD
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 20th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 28 July 1896.
Citation: Seized the colors, the color bearer having been shot down, and gallantly fought his way out with them, though the enemy were on the left flank and rear.

NORTH, JASPER N.
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 4th West Virginia Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 27 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

NORTON, ELLIOTT M.
Birth: Connecticut.
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company H, 6th Michigan Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Rushed ahead of his column and captured the flag of the 44th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.).

NORTON, JOHN R.
Birth: Ontario County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Company M, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

NORTON, LLEWELLYN P.
Birth: Scott, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company L, 10th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 July 1865.
Citation: Charged the enemy and, with the assistance of Corporal Bringle, captured a fieldpiece with 2 prisoners.

NOYES, WILLIAM W.
Birth: Montpelier, Vt.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 2d Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 22 March 1892.
Citation: Standing upon the top of the breastworks, deliberately took aim and fired no less than 15 shots into the enemy's lines, but a few yards away.

NUTTING, LEE
Birth: Orange County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company C., 61st New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Todds Tavern, Va., 8 May 1864.
Date of issue: 21 August 1893.
Citation: Led the regiment in charge at a critical moment under a murderous fire until he fell desperately wounded.

O'BEIRNE, JAMES R.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company C, 37th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Fair Oaks, Va., 31 May and 1 June 1862.
Date of issue: 20 January 1891.
Citation: Gallantly maintained the line of battle until ordered to fall back.

O'BRIEN, HENRY D.
Birth: Maine.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company E, 1st Minnesota Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 9 April 1890.
Citation: Taking up the colors where they had fallen, he rushed ahead of his regiment, close to the muzzles of the enemy's guns, and engaged in the desperate struggle in which the enemy was defeated, and though severely wounded, he held the colors until wounded a second time.

O'BRIEN, PETER
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry.
Place and date: At Waynesboro, Va., 2 March 1865.
Date of issue: 26 March 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag and of a Confederate officer with his horse and equipment.

O'CONNOR, ALBERT
Birth: Canada.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 7th Wisconsin Infantry.
Place and date: At Gravelly Run, Va., 31 March and 1 April 1865.
Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation: On 31 March 1865, with a comrade, recaptured a Union officer from a detachment of 9 Confederates, capturing 3 of the detachment and dispersing the remainder, and on 1 April 1865, seized a stand of Confederate colors, killing a Confederate officer in a hand-to-hand contest over the colors and retaining the colors until surrounded by Confederates and compelled to relinquish them.

O'CONNOR, TIMOTHY
Birth: 1 January 1840, Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 1st U.S. Cavalry.
Place and date: Unknown.
Date of issue: 5 January 1865.
Citation: Date and place of act not of record in War Department.

O'DEA, JOHN
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 8th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 12 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

O'DONNELL, MENOMEN
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company A, 11th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. At Fort DeRussey, La., 14 March 1864.
Born: 30 April 1830, Ireland.
Date of issue. 11 September 1897.
Citation Voluntarily joined the color guard in the assault on the enemy's works when he saw indications of wavering and caused the colors of his regiment to be planted on the parapet. Voluntarily placed himself in the ranks of an assaulting column (being then on staff duty) and rode with it Into the enemy's works, being the only mounted officer present, was twice wounded in battle.

OLIVER, CHARLES
Birth: Allegheny County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company M, 100th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 25 March 1865.
Date of issue. 3 July 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 31st Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).

OLIVER, PAUL A.
Born: 18 July 1831, at sea in the English Channel aboard American flagship.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company D. 12th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Resaca, Ga. 15 May 1864
Date of issue. 12 October 1892.
Citation: While acting as aide assisted in preventing a disaster caused by Union troops firing into each other.

O'NEILL, STEPHEN
Birth: St. Johns, New Brunswick.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company E, 7th U S. Infantry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 1 May 1863.
Date of issue: 28 September 1891.
Citation: Took up the colors from the hands of the color bearer who had been shot down and bore them through the remainder of the battle.

OPEL, JOHN N.
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 7th Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 5 May 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 50th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

ORBANSKY, DAVID
Birth: Lautenburg, Prussia.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 58th Ohio Infantry
Place and date: At Shiloh, Tenn.; Vicksburg, Miss., etc., 1862 and 1863.
Date of issue: 2 August 1879.
Citation. Gallantry in actions.

ORR, CHARLES A.
Birth: Holland, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 187th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 27 October 1864.
Date of issue: 1 April 1898.
Citation: This soldier and two others, voluntarily and under fire, rescued several wounded and helpless soldiers.

ORR, ROBERT L.
Born: 28 March 1836, Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Major, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 28 November 1892.
Citation: Carried the colors at the head of the column in the assault after two color bearers had been shot down.

ORTH, JACOB G.
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 28th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Antietam, Md., 17 September 1862.
Date of issue: 15 January 1867.
Citation: Capture of flag of 7th South Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), in hand-to-hand encounter, although he was wounded in the shoulder.

OSBORNE, WILLIAM H.
Birth: Scituate, Mass.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 29th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Malvern Hill, Va., 1 July 1862.
Date of issue: 1 April 1898.
Citation: Although wounded and carried to the rear, he secured a rifle and voluntarily returned to the front, where, failing to find his own regiment, he joined another and fought with it until again severely wounded and taken prisoner.

OSS, ALBERT
Birth: Belgium.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 11th New Jersey Infantry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 6 May 1892.
Citation: Remained in the rifle pits after the others had retreated, firing constantly, and contesting the ground step by step.

OVERTURF, JACOB H.
Birth: Jefferson County, Ind.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 83d Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: at Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 13 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

PACKARD, LORON F.
Birth. Cattaraugus County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 5th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Raccoon Ford, Va., 27 November 1863.
Date of issue. 20 August 1894.
Citation. After his command had retreated, this soldier, voluntarily and alone, returned to the assistance of a comrade and rescued him from the hands of 3 armed Confederates.

PALMER, GEORGE H.
Birth: 1841, New York.
Rank and organization: Musician, 1st Illinois Cavalry.
Place and date. At Lexington, Mo., 20 September 1861.
Date of issue. 10 March 1896.
Citation: Volunteered to fight in the trenches and also led a charge which resulted in the recapture of a Union hospital, together with Confederate sharpshooters then occupying the same.

PALMER, JOHN G.
Birth. Montville, Conn.
Rank and organization. Corporal, Company F, 21st Connecticut Infantry.
Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862.
Date of issue. 30 October 1896.
Citation: First of 6 men who volunteered to assist gunner of a battery upon which the enemy was concentrating its fire, and fought with the battery until the close of the engagement. His commanding officer felt he would never see this man alive again.

PALMER, WILLIAM J.
Born. 16 September 1836, Leipsic, Kent County, Del.
Rank and organization. Colonel, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Red Hill, Ala., 14 January 1865.
Date of issue. 24 February 1894.
Citation: With less than 200 men, attacked and defeated a superior force of the enemy, capturing their fieldpiece and about 100 prisoners without losing a man.

PARKER, THOMAS
Birth. England.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 2d Rhode Island Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865, at Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 29 May 1867.
Citation. Planted the first color on the enemy's works. Carried the regimental colors over the creek after the regiment had broken and been repulsed.

PARKS, HENRY (HARRY) JEREMIAH
Born: 24 February 1848, Orangeville, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 9th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 26 October 1864.
Citation: While alone and in advance of his unit and attempting to cut off the retreat of a supply wagon, he fought and sent to flight a Confederate color bearer. After capturing the color bearer and leaving him in the rear, he returned to the front and captured 3 more wagons and drivers.

PARKS, JAMES W.
Birth: Lawrence County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 11th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864.
Date of issue: 24 February 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

PARROTT, JACOB (1st to receive Medal of Honor)
Birth: 17 July 1843, Fairfield County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 33d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: 25 March 1863.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell) penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and tracks between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

PARSONS, JOEL
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 4th West Virginia Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 16 August 1894
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

PATTERSON, JOHN H.
Birth: New York.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 11th U.S. Infantry.
Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 5 May 1864.
Date of issue: 23 July 1897.
Citation: Under the heavy fire of the advancing enemy, picked up and carried several hundred yards to a place of safety a wounded officer of his regiment who was helpless and would otherwise have been burned in the forest.

PATTERSON, JOHN T.
Birth: Morgan County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Principal Musician, 122d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 14 June 1863.
Date of issue: 13 May 1899
Citation: With one 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.

PAUL, WILLIAM H.
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Antietam, Md., 17 September 1862.
Date of issue: 3 November 1896.
Citation: Under a most withering and concentrated fire, voluntarily picked up the colors of his regiment, when the bearer and 2 of the color guard had been killed, and bore them aloft throughout the entire battle.

PAY, BYRON E.
Born: 21 October 1844, LeRoy Township, Jefferson County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 2d Minnesota Infantry.
Place and date: At Nolensville, Tenn., 15 February 1863.
Date of issue: 11 September 1897.
Citation: 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.

PAYNE, IRVIN C.
Birth: Wayne County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company M, 2d New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of Virginia State colors.

PAYNE, THOMAS H. L.
Born: 5 October 1840, Boston, Mass.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company E, 37th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 1 April 1898.
Citation: While acting regimental quartermaster, learning of an expected assault, requested assignment to a company that had no commissioned officers present; was so assigned, and was one of the first to lead his men into the enemy's works.

PEARSALL, PLATT
Birth: Meigs County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company C, 30th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 14 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

PEARSON, ALFRED L.
Birth: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 155th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Lewis' Farm, Va., 29 March 1865.
Date of issue: 17 September 1897.
Citation: Seeing a brigade forced back by the enemy, he seized his regimental color, called on his men to follow him, and advanced upon the enemy under a severe fire. The whole brigade took up the advance, the lost ground was regained, and the enemy was repulsed.

PECK, CASSIUS
Birth: Brookfield, Vt.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 1st U.S. Sharpshooters.
Place and date: Near Blackburn's Ford, Va., 19 September 1862.
Date of issue: 12 October 1892.
Citation: Took command of such soldiers as he could get and attacked and captured a Confederate battery of 4 guns. Also, while on a reconnaissance, overtook and captured a Confederate soldier.

PECK, THEODORE S.
Birth: Burlington, Vt.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company H, 9th Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Newport Barracks, N.C., 2 February 1864.
Date of issue: 8 September 1891.
Citation: By long and persistent resistance and burning the bridges, kept a superior force of the enemy at bay and covered the retreat of the garrison.

PEIRSOL, JAMES K.
Birth: Beaver County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 13th Ohio Cavalry.
Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., 5 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

PENNYPACKER, GALUSHA
Born: 1 June 1844, Valley Forge, Pa.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Fisher, N.C., 15 January 1865.
Date of issue: 17 August 1891.
Citation: Gallantly led the charge over a traverse and planted the colors of one of his regiments thereon, was severely wounded.

PENTZER, PATRICK H.
Place and date: At Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company C, 97th Illinois Infantry.
Birth: Marion County, Mo.
Date of issue: 9 October 1 879.
Citation: Among the first to enter the enemy's entrenchments, he received the surrender of a Confederate general officer and his headquarters flag.

PESCH, JOSEPH
Birth: Prussia.
Rank and organization: Private, Battery A, 1st Missouri Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Grand Gulf, Miss., 28-29 April 1863.
Date of issue: 10 March 1896.
Citation: With 2 comrades voluntarily took position on board the steamer Cheeseman, in charge of all the guns and ammunition of the battery, and remained in charge of the same, although the steamer became unmanageable and was exposed for some time to a heavy fire from the enemy.

PETERS, HENRY C.
Born: 29 February 1840, Monroe County, Mich.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 5 April 1917.
Citation: Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.

PETTY, PHILIP
Born: 7 May 1840, England.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 136th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862.
Date of issue: 21 August 1893.
Citation: Took up the colors as they fell out of the hands of the wounded color bearer and carried them forward in the charge.

PHELPS, CHARLES E.
Born: 7 May 1840, England.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 7th Maryland Infantry.
Place and date: At Laurel Hill, Va., 8 May 1864.
Date of issue: 30 March 1898.
Citation: Rode to the head of the assaulting column, then much broken by severe losses and faltering under the close fire of artillery, placed himself conspicuously in front of the troops, and gallantly rallied and led them to within a few feet of the enemy's works, where he was severely wounded and captured.

PHILLIPS, JOSIAH
Birth: Wyoming County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 148th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Sutherland Station, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

PHISTERER, FREDERICK
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 18th U.S. Infantry.
Place and date: At Stone River, Tenn., 31 December 1862.
Date of issue: 12 December 1894.
Citation: Voluntarily conveyed, under a heavy fire, information to the commander of a battalion of regular troops by which the battalion was saved from capture or annihilation.

PICKLE, ALONZO H.
Birth: Canada.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 1st Battalion Minnesota Infantry.
Place and date: At Deep Bottom, Va., 14 August 1864.
Date of issue: 12 June 1895.
Citation: At the risk of his life, voluntarily went to the assistance of a wounded officer Iying close to the enemy's lines and, under fire carried him to a place of safety.

PIKE, EDWARD M.
Birth: Casce, Maine.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company A, 33d Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Cache River, Ark., 7 July 1862.
Date of issue: 29 March 1899.
Citation: While the troops were falling back before a superior force, this soldier, assisted by one companion, and while under severe fire at close range, saved a cannon from capture by the enemy.

PINGREE, SAMUEL E.
Birth: Salisbury, N.H.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company F, 3d Vermont Infantry
Place and date: Lees Mills, Va., 16 April 1862.
Date of issue: 17 August 1891.
Citation: Gallantly led his company across a wide, deep creek, drove the enemy 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.

PINKHAM, CHARLES H.
Birth: Grafton, Mass.
Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 57th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Stedman, Va., 25 March 1865.
Date of issue: 15 April 1895.
Citation: Captured the flag of the 57th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.) and saved his own colors by tearing them from the staff while the enemy was in the camp.

PINN, ROBERT
Born: 1 March 1843, Stark County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company I, 5th U.S. Colored Troops.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation: Took command of his company after all the officers had been killed or wounded and gallantly led it in battle.

PIPES, JAMES
Birth: 10 November 1840, Green County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 140th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863; At Reams Station, Va., 25 August 1864.
Date of issue: 5 April 1898.
Citation: While a sergeant and retiring with his company before the rapid advance of the enemy at Gettysburg, he and a companion stopped and carried to a place of safety a wounded and helpless comrade; in this act both he and his companion were severely wounded. A year later, at Reams Station, Va., while commanding a skirmish line, voluntarily assisted in checking a flank movement of the enemy, and while so doing was severely wounded, suffering the loss of an arm.

PITMAN, GEORGE J.
Birth: Recklestown N.J.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of the Sumter Heavy Artillery (C.S.A.).

PITTINGER, WILLIAM (5th to receive Medal of Honor)
Born: 31 January 1840, Knoxville, Jefferson County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 2d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: 25 March 1863.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and tract between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

PLANT, HENRY E.
Birth: Oswego County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 14th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Bentonville, N.C., 19 March 1865.
Date of issue: 27 April 1896.
Citation: Rushed into the midst of the enemy and rescued the colors, the color bearer having fallen mortally wounded.

PLATT, GEORGE C.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Troop H, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
Place and date: At Fairfield, Pa., 3 July 63.
Date of issue: 12 July 1895.
Citation: Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand-to-hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy.

PLIMLEY, WILLIAM
Birth. Catskill, N.Y.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company F, 120th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 4 April 1898.
Citation: While acting as aide to a general officer, voluntarily accompanied a regiment in an assault on the enemy's works and acted as leader of the movement which resulted in the rout of the enemy and the capture of a large number of prisoners.

PLOWMAN, GEORGE H.
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 3d Maryland Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 17 June 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Recaptured the colors of the 2d Pennsylvania Provisional Artillery.

PLUNKETT, THOMAS
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 21st Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date. At Fredericksburg, Va., 11 December 1862.
Date of issue: 30 March 1866.
Citation: Seized the colors of his regiment, the color bearer having been shot down, and bore them to the front where both his arms were carried off by a shell.

POND, GEORGE F.
Birth: Lake County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 3d Wisconsin Cavalry.
Place and date: At Drywood, Kans., 15 May 1864.
Date of Issue: 16 May 1899.
Citation: With 2 companions, attacked a greatly superior force of guerrillas, routed them, and rescued several prisoners.

POND, JAMES B.
Birth: Allegany, N.Y.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company C, 3d Wisconsin Cavalry.
Place and date: At Baxter Springs, Kans., 6 October 1863.
Date of issue: 30 March 1898.
Citation: While in command of 2 companies of Cavalry, was surprised and attacked by several times his own number of guerrillas, but gallantly rallied his men, and after a severe struggle drove the enemy outside the fortifications. 1st Lt. Pond then went outside the works and, alone and unaided, fired a howitzer 3 times, throwing the enemy into confusion and causing him to retire.

PORTER, AMBROSE
Birth: Allegany County, Md.
Rank and organization: Commissary Sergeant, Company D, 12th Missouri Cavalry.
Place and date: At Tallahatchie River, Miss., 7 August 1864.
Date of issue: 24 August 1905.
Citation: Was 1 of 4 volunteers who swam the river under a brisk fire of the enemy's sharpshooters and brought over a ferry boat by means of which the troops crossed and dislodged the enemy from a strong position.

PORTER, HORACE
Born: 15 April 1837, Huntington, Pa.
Rank and organization: Captain, Ordnance Department, U.S. Army.
Place and date: At Chickamauga, Ga., 20 September 1863.
Date of issue: 8 July 1902.
Citation: While acting as a volunteer aide, at a critical moment when the lines were broken, rallied enough fugitives to hold the ground under heavy fire long enough to effect the escape of wagon trains and batteries.

PORTER, JOHN R.
Born: 14 November 1838, Delaware County, Ohio
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 2 1st Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862. .
Date of issue: September 1863.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

PORTER, WILLIAM
Birth: New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company H, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 July 1865.
Citation: Among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.

POST, PHILIP SIDNEY
Born: 19 March 1833, Flordia, Orange County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 59th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 15-16 December 1864.
Date of issue: 18 March 1893.
Citation: Led his brigade in an attack upon a strong position under a terrific fire of grape, canister, and musketry; was struck down by a grapeshot after he had reached the enemy's works.

POSTLES, JAMES PARKE
Born: 28 September 1840, Camden, Del.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 1st Delaware Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 22 July 1892.
Citation: Voluntarily delivered an order in the face of heavy fire of the enemy.

POTTER, GEORGE W.
Birth: Coventry, R.I.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 4 March 1886.
Citation: Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party, and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.

POTTER, NORMAN F.
Birth: Pompey, N.Y.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company E, 149th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Lookout Mountain, Tenn., 24 November 1863.
Date of issue: 24 June 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag (Bragg's army).

POWELL, WILLIAM H.
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Major, 2d West Virginia Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sinking Creek Valley, Va., 26 November 1862.
Date of issue: 22 July 1890.
Citation: Distinguished services in raid, where with 20 men, he charged and captured the enemy's camp, 500 strong, without the loss of man or gun.

POWER, ALBERT
Birth: Guernsey County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 3d Iowa Cavalry.
Place and date: At Pea Ridge, Ark., 7 March 1862.
Date of issue: 6 March 1899.
Citation: Under a heavy fire and at great personal risk went to the aid of a dismounted comrade who was surrounded by the enemy, took him up on his own horse, and carried him to a place of safety.

POWERS, WESLEY J.
Birth: Canada.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 147th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Oostanaula, Ga., 3 April 1865.
Date of issue: 24 October 1895.
Citation: Voluntarily swam the river under heavy fire and secured a ferryboat, by means of which the command crossed.

PRENTICE, JOSEPH R.
Born: 6 December 1838, Lancaster, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 19th U.S. Infantry.
Place and date: At Stone River, Tenn., 31 December 1862.
Date of issue: 3 February 1894.
Citation: Voluntarily rescued the body of his commanding officer, who had fallen mortally wounded. He brought off the field his mortally wounded leader under direct and constant rifle fire.

PRESTON, NOBLE D.
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant and Commissary, 10th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Trevilian Station, Va., 11 June 1864.
Date of issue: 22 November 1889.
Citation: Voluntarily led a charge in which he was severely wounded.

PURCELL, HIRAM W.
Birth: Bucks County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 104th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Fair Oaks, Va., 31 May 1862.
Date of issue: 12 May 1894.
Citation: While carrying the regimental colors on the retreat he returned to face the advancing enemy, flag in hand, and saved the other color, which would otherwise have been captured.

PURMAN, JAMES J.
Birth: 1841, Pennsylvania
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Company A, 140th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 30 October 1896.
Citation: Voluntarily assisted a wounded comrade to a place of apparent safety while the enemy were in close proximity; he received the fire of the enemy and a wound which resulted in the amputation of his left leg.

PUTNAM, EDGAR P.
Birth: Stockton, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 9th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Crumps Creek, Va., 27 May 1864.
Date of issue: 13 May 1892.
Citation: With a small force on a reconnaissance drove off a strong body of the enemy, charged into another force of the enemy's cavalry and stampeded them, taking 27 prisoners.

PUTNAM, WINTHROP D.
Birth: Southbridge, Mass.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 77th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 4 April 1898.
Citation: Carried, with others, by hand, a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.

QUAY, MATTHEW S.
Born: 30 September 1833, Dilkburg, Pa.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 134th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862.
Date of issue: 9 July 1888.
Citation: Although out of service, he voluntarily resumed duty on the eve of battle and took a conspicuous part in the charge on the heights.

QUINLAN, JAMES
Born: 13 September 1833, Ireland.
Rank and organization: Major, 88th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Savage Station, Va., 29 June 1862.
Date of issue: 18 February 1891.
Citation: Led 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.

RAFFERTY, PETER
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 69th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Malvern Hill, Va., 1 July 1862.
Date of issue: 2 August 1897. Citation: Having 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.

RAMSBOTTOM, ALFRED
Birth: Delaware County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company K, 97th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Franklin, Tenn., 30 November 1864.
Date of issue: 24 February 1865.
Citation: Captured the flag of the 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.), in a hand-to-hand fight with the color bearer.

RAND, CHARLES F.
Birth: Batavia, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 12th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Blackburns Ford, Va., 18 July 1861.
Date of issue: 23 October 1897.
Citation: 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.

RANNEY, GEORGE E.
Born: 13 June 1839, Batavia, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Assistant Surgeon, 2d Michigan Cavalry.
Place and date: At Resaca, Ga., 14 May 1864.
Date of issue: 24 April 1901.
Citation: At 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.

RANNEY, MYRON H.
Birth: Franklinville, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 13th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Bull Run, Va., 30 August 1862.
Date of issue: 23 March 1895.
Citation: Picked up the colors and carried them off the field after the color bearer had been shot down; was himself wounded.

RATCLIFF, EDWARD
Birth: James County, Va.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company C, 38th U.S. Colored Troops.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865. Citation. Commanded and gallantly led his company after the commanding officer had been killed; was the first enlisted man to enter the enemy's works.

RAUB, JACOB F.
Born: 13 May 1840, Raubsville Northhampton County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Assistant Surgeon, 210th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 5 February 1865.
Date of issue: 20 April 1896.
Citation. Discovering 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.

RAYMOND, WILLIAM H.
Birth: 30 May 1844, Penfield, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 108th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 10 March 1896
Citation: Voluntarily and under a severe fire brought a box of ammunition to his comrades on the skirmish line.

READ, GEORGE E.
Born: 1838, Rhode Island.
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy.
General Order No.: 45, 31 December 1864
Citation: Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as the first loader of the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Read exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.

READ, MORTON A.
Birth: Brockport, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Company D, 8th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Appomattox Station, Va., 8 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 1st Texas Infantry (C.S.A.).

REBMANN, GEORGE F.
Birth: Schuyler County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 119th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 8 June 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

REDDICK, WILLIAM H. (6th to receive Medal of Honor)
Birth: Alabama.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 33d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: 25 March 1863.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and tracks between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

REED, AXEL H.
Birth: Maine.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company K, 2d Minnesota Infantry.
Place and date: At Chickamauga, Ga., 19 September 1863; At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863.
Date of issue: 2 April 1898.
Citation: While in arrest at Chickamauga, Ga., 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.

REED, CHARLES W.
Birth: Charlestown, Mass.
Rank and organization: Bugler, 9th Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 16 August 1895.
Citation: Rescued his wounded captain from between the lines.

REED, GEORGE W.
Birth: Cambria County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 11th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Weldon Railroad, Va., 21 August 1864.
Date of issue: 6 September 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 24th North Carolina Volunteers (C.S.A.).

REED, WILLIAM
Birth: Union County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 8th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 12 December 1895.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

REEDER, CHARLES A.
Birth: Harrison, W. Va.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 12th West Virginia Infantry.
Place and date: At Battery Gregg, near Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 April 1867.
Citation: Capture of flag.

REID, ROBERT
Birth: Scotland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 48th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 17 June 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 44th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.).

REIGLE, DANIEL P.
Birth: Adams County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 87th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 26 October 1864.
Citation: For gallantry while rushing forward to capture a Confederate flag at the stone fence where the enemy's last stand was made.

REISINGER, J. MONROE
Birth: Beaver County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 150th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 1 July 1863.
Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation: Specially brave and meritorious conduct in the face of the enemy. Awarded under Act of Congress, January 25, 1907.

RENNINGER, LOUIS
Birth: Liverpool, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 37th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 15 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

REYNOLDS, GEORGE
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company M, 9th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864.
Date of issue: 27 September 1864.
Citation: Capture of Virginia State flag.

RHODES, JULIUS D.
Birth: Monroe County, Mich.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 5th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Thoroughfare Gap, Va., 28 August 1862. At Bull Run, Va., 30 August 1862.
Date of issue: 9 March 1887.
Citation: After having had his horse shot under him in the fight at Thoroughfare Gap, Va., 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, Va., where he was wounded.

RHODES, SYLVESTER D.
Birth: Plains, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Fishers Hill, Va., 22 September 1864.
Date of issue: 16 February 1897.
Citation: Was 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.

RICE, EDMUND
Birth: 2 December 1841, Brighton, Mass.
Rank and organization: Major, 19th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 6 October 1891.
Citation: 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.

RICH, CARLOS H.
Birth: Canada.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company K, 4th Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 5 May 1864.
Date of issue: 4 January 1895.
Citation: Saved the life of an officer.

RICHARDSON, WILLIAM R.
Birth: Cleveland, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 2d Ohio Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 7 April 1866.
Citation: Having 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.

RICHEY, WILLIAM E.
Birth: Athens County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 15th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Chickamauga, Ga., 19 September 1863.
Date of issue: 9 November 1893.
Citation: While on the extreme front, between the lines of the combatants single-handed he captured a Confederate major who was armed and mounted.

RICHMOND, JAMES
Birth: Maine.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 8th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag.

RICKSECKER, JOHN H.
Birth: Springfield, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 104th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Franklin, Tenn., 30 November 1864.
Date of issue: 3 February 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 16th Alabama Artillery (C.S.A.).

RIDDELL, RUDOLPH
Birth: Hamilton, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Company I, 61st New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry (C.S.A.).

RILEY, THOMAS
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 1st Louisiana Cavalry.
Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 4 April 1865.
Date of issue: 8 June 1865.
Citation: Captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry.

RIPLEY, WILLIAM Y. W.
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 1st U.S. Sharpshooters.
Place and date: At Malvern Hill, Va., 1 July 1862.
Date of issue: 11 March 1893.
Citation: At a critical moment brought up two regiments, which he led against the enemy himself, being severely wounded.

ROBBINS, AUGUSTUS I.
Birth: Grafton, Vt.
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company B, 2d Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 24 March 1892.
Citation: While 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.

ROBERTS, OTIS O.
Birth: Sangerville, Maine.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company H, 6th Maine Infantry.
Place and date: At Rappanhannock Station, Va., 7 November 1863.
Date of issue: 28 December 1863.
Citation: Capture of flag of 8th Louisiana Infantry (C.S.A.) in a hand-to-hand struggle with the color bearer.

ROBERTSON, ROBERT S.
Birth: Argyle, N.Y.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company K, 93d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Corbins Bridge, Va., 8 May 1864.
Date of issue: 2 August 1897.
Citation: 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 retreating regiment.

ROBERTSON, SAMUEL
Birth: Muskingum County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 33d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: September 1863.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell) penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and tracks between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

ROBIE, GEORGE F.
Birth: Candia, N.H.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 7th New Hampshire Infantry.
Place and date: Before Richmond, Va., September 1864.
Date of issue: 12 June 1883.
Citation: Gallantry on the skirmish line.

ROBINSON, ELBRIDGE
Birth: Morgan County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 122d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 14 June 1863.
Date of issue: 5 April 1898.
Citation: With 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.

ROBINSON, JAMES H.
Birth. Oakland County, Mich.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 3d Michigan Cavalry.
Place and date: At Brownsville, Ark., 27 January 1865.
Date of issue: 4 April 1865.
Citation: Successfully defended himself, single-handed against 7 guerrillas, killing the leader (Capt. W. C. Stephenson) and driving off the remainder of the party.

ROBINSON, JOHN C.
Birth: Binghamton, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At Laurel Hill, Va., 8 May 1864.
Date of issue: 28 March 1894.
Citation: Placed himself at the head of the leading brigade in a charge upon the enemy's breastworks; was severely wounded.

ROBINSON, JOHN H.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 19th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

ROBINSON, THOMAS
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 81st Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag in a hand-to-hand conflict.

ROCK, FREDERICK
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 37th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 10 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

ROCKEFELLER, CHARLES M.
Birth: New York.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Company A, 178th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 2 August 1897.
Citation: 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 The information obtained by him was made the basis of the orders for the assault that followed. He also advanced with a few followers, under the fire of both sides, and captured 300 of the enemy who would otherwise have escaped.

RODENBOUGH, THEOPHILUS F.
Born: 5 November 1838, Easton, Pa.
Rank and organization: Captain, 2d U.S. Cavalry.
Place and date: At Trevlhan Station, Va., 11 June 1864.
Date of issue: 21 September 1893.
Citation: Handled the regiment with great skill and valor, was severely wounded.

ROHM, FERDINAND F.
Birth: Juniata County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Chief Bugler, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date. At Reams Station, Va., 25 August 1864.
Date of issue: 16 October 1897.
Citation. While 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.

ROOD, OLIVER P.
Birth: Frankfort County, Ky.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 20th Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 21st North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).

ROOSEVELT, GEORGE W.
Birth: Chester, Pa.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company K. 26th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Bull Run, Va., 30 August 1862. At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 2 July 1887.
Citation: At Bull Run, Va., 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.

ROSS, MARION A.
Birth: Champaign County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 2d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: September 1863.
Citation: Nineteen 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, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

ROSSBACH, VALENTINE
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, 34th New York Battery.
Place and date. At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 10 July 1896.
Citation: Encouraged 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.

ROUGHT, STEPHEN
Birth: Bradford County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 141st Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 6 May 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 13th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).

ROUNDS, LEWIS A.
Birth: Cattaraugus County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 8th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag.

ROUSH, J. LEVI
Birth: Bedford County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 6th Pennsylvania Reserves.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 3 August 1897.
Citation: 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.

ROWAND, ARCHIBALD H., JR.
Born: 6 March 1845, Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 1st West Virginia Cavalry.
Place and date: Winter of 1864-65.
Date of issue: 3 March 1873.
Citation: Was 1 of 2 men who succeeded in getting through the enemy's lines with dispatches to Gen. Grant.

ROWE, HENRY W.
Born: April 1840, Candia, N.H.
Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 11th New Hampshire Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 17 June 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: With 2 companions, he rushed and disarmed 27 enemy pickets, capturing a stand of flags.

RUNDLE, CHARLES W.
Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 116th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue. 26 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

RUSSELL, CHARLES L.
Birth: Malone, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 93d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 42d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

RUSSELL, MILTON
Birth: Hendricks County, Ind.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 51st Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Stone River, Tenn., 29 December 1862.
Date of issue: 28 September 1897.
Citation: 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.

RUTHERFORD, JOHN T.
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company L, 9th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Yellow Tavern, Va., 11 May 1864; At Hanovertown, Va., 27 May 1864.
Date of issue: 22 March 1892.
Citation: Made a successful charge at Yellow Tavern, Va., 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.

RUTTER, JAMES M.
Birth: Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 143d Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 1 July 1863.
Date of issue: 30 October 1896.
Citation: 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.

RYAN, PETER J.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864.
Date of issue: 4 April 1865.
Citation: With one companion, captured 14 Confederates in the severest part of the battle.

SACRISTE, LOUIS J.
Born: 15 June 1843, New Castle County, Del.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company D, 116th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 3 May 1863. At Auburn, Va., 14 October 1863.
Date of issue: 31 January 1889.
Citation: 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.

SAGELHURST, JOHN C.
Birth: Buffalo, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 6 February 1865.
Date of issue: 3 January 1906.
Citation: Under 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.

SANCRAINTE, CHARLES F.
Born: 1840, Monroe, Mich.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 15th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Atlanta, Ga., 22 July 1864.
Date of issue: 25 July 1892.
Citation: Voluntarily 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.).

SANDS, WILLIAM
Birth: Reading, Pa.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company G, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Dabney's Mills, Va., 6-7 February 1865.
Date of issue: 9 November 1893.
Citation: Grasped the enemy's colors in the face of a deadly fire and brought them inside the lines.

SANFORD, JACOB
Birth: Fulton County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Private, 55th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 2 September 1893.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

SARGENT, JACKSON
Birth: Stowe, Vt.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 5th Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 28 October 1891.
Citation: First to scale the enemy's works and plant the colors thereon.

SARTWELL, HENRY
Birth: Ticonderoga, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 123d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 17 November 1896.
Citation: Was 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.

SAVACOOL, EDWIN F.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company K, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Entered service at: Marshall, Mich.
Born: 1835, Jackson, Mich.
Date of issue: 24 April 1865. Posthumous Award
Citation: Capture of flag, during which he was wounded and died several days later in Washington, D.C.

SAXTON, RUFUS
Birth: Greenfield, Mass.
Rank and organization: Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At Harpers Ferry, W. Va., 26 to 30 May 1862.
Date of issue: 25 April 1893.
Citation: Distinguished gallantry and good conduct in the defense.

SCANLAN, PATRICK
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry.
Place and date: At Ashepoo River, S.C., 24 May 1864.
Date of issue: 21 January 1897.
Citation: Volunteered as a member of a boat crew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry assisted in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to a heavy fire from a Confederate battery.

SCHEIBNER, MARTIN E.
Born: 13 October 1840, Russia.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Mine Run, Va., 27 November 1863.
Date of issue: 23 June 1896.
Citation: Voluntarily extinguished the burning fuse of a shell which had been thrown into the lines of the regiment by the enemy.

SCHENCK, BENJAMIN W.
Birth: Butler County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 116th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 14 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.

SCHILLER, JOHN
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 158th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation: Advanced to the ditch of the enemy's works.

SCHLACHTER, PHILIPP
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 73d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 15th Louisiana Infantry (C.S.A.).

SCHMAL, GEORGE W.
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Blacksmith, Company M, 24th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., 5 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

SCHMAUCH, ANDREW
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 30th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 9 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

SCHMIDT, CONRAD
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company K, 2d U.S. Cavalry.
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864.
Date of issue. 16 March 1896.
Citation: Went 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.

SCHMIDT, WILLIAM
Birth: Tiffin, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 37th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863.
Date of issue: 9 November 1895.
Citation. Rescued a wounded comrade under terrific fire.

SCHNEIDER, GEORGE
Birth: Baltimore, Md.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 3d Maryland Veteran Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864.
Date of issue: 27 July 1896.
Citation: After the color sergeant had been shot down, seized the colors and planted them on the enemy's works during the charge.

SCHNELL, CHRISTIAN
Birth: Virginia.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company C, 37th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 10 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

SCHOFIELD, JOHN M.
Born: 29 September 1831, Gerry, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Major, 1st Missouri Infantry. P
lace and date: At Wilsons Creek, Mo., 10 August 1861.
Date of issue: 2 July 1892.
Citation: Was conspicuously gallant in leading a regiment in a successful charge against the enemy.

SCHOONMAKER, JAMES M.
Born: 30 June 1842, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864.
Date of issue: 19 May 1899.
Citation: At 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.

SCHORN, CHARLES
Rank and organization: Chief Bugler, Company M, 1st West Virginia Cavalry. Place and date: At Appomattox, Va., 8 April 1865. Entered service at: Mason City, W. Va. Birth: Germany. Date of issue: 3 May 1865. Citation: Capture of flag of the Sumter Flying Artillery (C.S.A.).

SCHUBERT, MARTIN
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 26th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862.
Date of issue. 1 September 1893.
Citation. Relinquished 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.

SCHWAN, THEODORE
Born: 9 July 1841, Hanover, Germany.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 10th U.S. Infantry.
Place and date: At Peebles Farm, Va., 1 October 1864.
Date of issue: 12 December 1898.
Citation: At 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.

SCHWENK, MARTIN
Birth: 28 April 1839, Germany.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
Place and date: At Millerstown, Pa., July 1863.
Date of issue: 23 April 1889.
Citation: Bravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy's lines; also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy.

SCOFIELD, DAVID H.
Birth: Mamaroneck, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Quartermaster Sergeant, Company K. 5th N.Y., U.S. Cavalry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 26 October 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 13th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

SCOTT, ALEXANDER
Birth: 1844, Canada.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 10th Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Monocacy, Md., 9 July 1864.
Date of issue: 28 September 1897.
Citation: Under a very heavy fire of the enemy saved the national flag of his regiment from capture.

SCOTT, JOHN M.
Birth: Stark County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 21st Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: 4 August 1866.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

SCOTT, JOHN WALLACE
Born: 1838, Chester County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company D, 157th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Five Forks, Va., 1 April 1865.
Date of issue: 27 April 1865.
Citation: Capture of the flag of the 16th South Carolina Infantry, in hand-to-hand combat.

SCOTT, JULIAN A.
Birth: Johnson, Vt.
Rank and organization: Drummer, Company E, 3d Vermont Infantry.
Place and date. At Lees Mills, Va., 16 April 1862.
Date of issue: February 1865.
Citation: Crossed the creek under a terrific fire of musketry several times to assist in bringing off the wounded.

SEAMAN, ELISHA B
Birth: Logan County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 66th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va. 2 May 1863.
Date of issue: 24 June 1892.
Citation: Was 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.

SEARS, CYRUS
Born: 10 March 1832, Delaware County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 11th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Iuka, Miss., 19 September 1862.
Date of issue: 31 December 1892.
Citation: Although severely wounded, fought his battery until the cannoneers and horses were nearly all killed or wounded.

SEAVER, THOMAS O.
Born: 23 December 1833, Davendish, Vt.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 3d Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania Courthouse, Va., 10 May 1864.
Date of issue: 8 April 1892.
Citation: At the head of 3 regiments and under a most galling fire attacked and occupied the enemy's works.

SEITZINGER, JAMES M.
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 116th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Cold Harbor, Va., 3 June 1864.
Date of issue: 1 March 1906.
Citation: When the color bearer was shot down, this soldier seized the colors and bore them gallantly in a charge against the enemy.

SELLERS, ALFRED J.
Born: 2 March 1836, Plumsteadville, Bucks County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Major, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 1 July 1863.
Date of issue: 21 July 1894.
Citation: Voluntarily led the regiment under a withering fire to a position from which the enemy was repulsed.

SESTON, CHARLES H.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 11th Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864.
Entered service at: New Albany, Ind.
Birth: New Albany, Ind.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865. Posthumous Award
Citation: Gallant and meritorious service in carrying the regimental colors.

SEWARD, GRIFFIN
Birth: Dover, Del.
Rank and organization: Wagoner, Company G, 8th U.S. Cavalry.
Place and date: At Chiricahva Mountains, Ariz., 20 October 1863.
Date of issue: 14 February 1870.
Citation: Gallantry in action.

SEWELL, WILLIAM J.
Born: 6 December 1835, Ireland.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 5th New Jersey Infantry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 25 March 1896.
Citation: Assuming command of a brigade, he rallied around his colors a mass of men from other regiments and fought these troops with great brilliancy through several hours of desperate conflict, remaining in command though wounded and inspiring them by his presence and the gallantry of his personal example.

SHAFTER, WILLIAM R.
Birth: Kalamazoo, Mich.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company I, 7th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Fair Oaks, Va., 31 May 1862.
Date of issue: 12 June 1895.
Citation: Lt. Shafter was engaged in bridge construction and not being needed there returned with his men to engage the enemy participating in a charge across an open field that resulted in casualties to 18 of the 22 men. At the close of the battle his horse was shot from under him and he was severely flesh wounded. He remained on the field that day and stayed to fight the next day only by concealing his wounds. In order not to be sent home with the wounded he kept his wounds concealed for another 3 days until other wounded had left the area.

SHAHAN, EMISIRE
Birth: Preston County, W. Va.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 1st West Virginia Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 76th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).

SHALER, ALEXANDER
Born: 19 March 1827, Haddam, Conn.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 65th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Marye's Heights, Va., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue 25 November 1893.
Citation: At a most critical moment, the head of the charging column being about to be crushed by the severe fire of the enemy's artillery and infantry, he pushed forward with a supporting column, pierced the enemy's works, and turned their flank.

SHAMBAUGH, CHARLES
Birth: Prussia.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 11th Pennsylvania Reserves.
Place and date: At Charles City Crossroads, Va., 30 June 1862.
Date of issue: 17 July 1866.
Citation: Capture of flag.

SHANES, JOHN
Birth: Monomgalis County, W.Va.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 14th West Virginia Infantry.
Place and date: At Carters Farm, Va., 20 July 1864.
Date of issue: 31 January 1896.
Citation: Charged upon a Confederate fieldpiece in advance of his comrades and by his individual exertions silenced the piece.

SHAPLAND, JOHN
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 104th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Elk River, Tenn., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 30 October 1897.
Citation: Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.

SHEA, JOSEPH H.
Birth: Baltimore, Md.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 92d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864.
Date of issue: March 1866.
Citation: Gallantry in bringing wounded from the field under heavy fire.

SHELLENBERGER, JOHN S.
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Deep Run, Va., 16 August 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

SHEPARD, IRWIN
Birth: Skaneateles, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company E, 17th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Knoxville, Tenn. 20 November 1863.
Date of issue: 3 August 1897.
Citation: 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.

SHEPHERD, WILLIAM
Birth: Dearborn County, Ind.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

SHERMAN, MARSHALL
Birth: Burlington, Vt.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 1st Minnesota Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 28th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

SHIEL (SHIELDS), JOHN
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company E, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862.
Date of issue: 21 January 1897.
Citation: Carried a dangerously wounded comrade into the Union lines, thereby preventing his capture by the enemy.

SHIELDS, BERNARD
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 2d West Virginia Cavalry.
Place and date: At Appomattox, Va., 8 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865. Citation:
Capture of flag of the Washington Artillery (C.S.A.).

SHILLING, JOHN
Born: 15 February 1832, England.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company H, 3d Delaware Infantry.
Place and date: At Weldon Railroad, Va., 21 August 1864.
Date of issue: 6 September 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag.

SHIPLEY, ROBERT F.
Birth: Wayne, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 140th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Five Forks, Va., 1 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Captured the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) in hand-to-hand combat.

SHOEMAKER, LEVI
Birth: Monongalia County, W. Va.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 1st West Virginia Cavalry.
Place and date: At Nineveh, Va., 12 November 1864.
Date of issue: 26 November 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 22d Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).

SHOPP, GEORGE J.
Birth: Equinunk, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 191st Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Five Forks, Va., 1 April 1865.
Date of issue: 27 April 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

SHUBERT, FRANK
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 43d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of two markers.

SICKLES, DANIEL E.
Birth: 20 October 1819, New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Major General, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 30 October 1897.
Citation: 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.

SICKLES, WILLIAM H.
Birth: Danube, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 7th Wisconsin Infantry.
Place and date: At Gravelly Run, Va., 31 March 1865.
Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation: With 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.

SIDMAN, GEORGE E.
Born: 25 November 1844, Rochester, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 16th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Gaines Mill, Va., 27 June 1862.
Date of issue: 6 April 1892.
Citation: Distinguished bravery in battle. Rallied his comrades to charge vastly superior force until wounded in the hip.

SIMMONS, JOHN
Birth: Bethel, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 2d New York Heavy Artillery.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 24 April 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

SIMMONS, WILLIAM T.
Born: 29 January 1843, Green County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Company C, 11th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864.
Date of issue: 24 February 1865.
Citation: 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.

SIMONDS, WILLIAM EDGAR
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 25th Connecticut Infantry.
Place and date: At Irish Bend, La., 14 April 1863.
Date of issue: 25 February 1899. Citation. Displayed great gallantry, under a heavy fire from the enemy, in calling in the skirmishers and assisting in forming the line of battle.

SIMONS, CHARLES J.
Birth: India.
Rank and organization. Sergeant, Company A, 9th New Hampshire Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864.
Date of issue: 27 July 1896.
Citation: Was one of the first in the exploded mine, captured a number of prisoners. and was himself captured, but escaped.

SIVEL, HENRY
See William H. Mathews (true name).

SKELLIE, EBENEZER
Birth: Mina, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 112th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation: Took 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.

SLADEN, JOSEPH A.
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 33d Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Resaca, Ga., 14 May 1864.
Date of issue: 19 July 1895.
Citation: While detailed as clerk at headquarters, voluntarily engaged in action at a critical moment and personal example inspired the troops to repel the enemy.

SLAGLE, OSCAR
Birth: Fulton County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 104th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Elk River, Tenn., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 30 October 1897.
Citation: Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.

SLAVENS, SAMUEL
Birth: Pike County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 33d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: 28 July 1883.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

SLOAN, ANDREW J.
Birth: Bedford County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 12th Iowa Infantry.
Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864.
Date of issue: 24 February 1865.
Citation: Captured flag of 1st Louisiana Battery (C.S.A.).

SLUSHER, HENRY C.
Birth: Washington County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 22d Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: Near Moorefield, W. Va., 11 September 1863.
Date of issue: 4 April 1898.
Citation: 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.

SMALLEY, REUBEN
Birth: Redding, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 83d Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 9 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

SMALLEY, REUBEN S.
Birth: Washington County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 104th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Elk River, Tenn., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 30 October 1897.
Citation: Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.

SMITH, ALONZO
Born: 9 August 1842, Niagara County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 7th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 27 October 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 26th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), while outside his lines far from his comrades.

SMITH, CHARLES H.
Birth: 1 November 1827, Hollis, Maine.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 1st Maine Cavalry.
Place and date: At St. Mary's Church, Va., 24 June 1864.
Date of issue: 11 April 1895.
Citation: Remained in the fight to the close, although severely wounded.

SMITH, DAVID L.
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Battery E, 1st New York Light Artillery.
Place and date. At Warwick Courthouse, Va., 6 April 1862.
Date of issue: 6 August 1906.
Citation: This 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.

SMITH, FRANCIS M.
Birth: Frederick, Md.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 1st Maryland Infantry.
Place and date: At Dabney Mills, Va., 6 February 1865.
Date of issue: 13 August 1895.
Citation: Voluntarily remained with the body of his regimental commander under a heavy fire after the brigade had retired and brought the body off the field.

SMITH, HENRY I.
Born: 4 May 1840, England.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company B, 7th Iowa Infantry.
Place and date: At Black River, N.C., 15 March 1865.
Date of issue: 7 September 1894.
Citation: Voluntarily and under fire rescued a comrade from death by drowning.

SMITH, JAMES (OVID)
Birth: Fredericksburg, Va.
Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 2d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: 6 July 1864.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and tract between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

SMITH, JOSEPH S.
Birth: 27 November 1836, Wiscasset, Maine.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel and Commissary of Subsistence, 2d Army Corps.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 27 October 1864.
Date of issue: 25 May 1892.
Citation: Led a part of a brigade, saved 2 pieces of artillery, captured a flag, and secured a number of prisoners.

SMITH, OTIS W.
Birth: Logan County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 95th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864.
Date of issue: 24 February 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 6th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).

SMITH, RICHARD
Birth: Harverstraw, Rockland County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 95th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Weldon Railroad, Va., 21 August 1864.
Date of issue: 13 March 1865.
Citation: Captured 2 officers and 20 men of Hagood's brigade while they were endeavoring to make their way back through the woods.

SMITH, S. RODMOND
Birth: Delaware.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company C, 4th Delaware Infantry.
Place and date: At Rowanty Creek, Va., 5 February 1865.
Date of issue: 8 April 1895.
Citation: Swam the partly frozen creek under fire to establish a crossing.

SMITH, THADDEUS S.
Birth: Franklin County, Pa.
Rank and organization. Corporal, Company E, 6th Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry.
Place and date. At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 5 May 1900.
Citation: 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.

SMITH, WILSON
Birth: Madison, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Battery H, 3d New York Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Washington, N.C., 6 September 1862.
Date of issue: 24 April 1896.
Citation: Took 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.

SNEDDEN, JAMES
Birth: Scotland.
Rank and organization: Musician, Company E, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Piedmont, Va., 5 June 1864.
Date of issue: 11 September 1897.
Citation: Left his place in the rear, took the rifle of a disabled soldier, and fought through the remainder of the action.

SOUTHARD, DAVID
Birth: Ocean County, N.J.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
Place and date. At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 July 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag; and was the first man over the works in the charge.

SOVA., JOSEPH E.
Birth: Chili, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Saddler, Company H, 8th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Appomattox Campaign, Va., 29 March to 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

SOWERS, MICHAEL
Born: 14 September 1844, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Stony Creek Station, Va., 1 December 1864.
Date of issue: 16 February 1897.
Citation: His 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.

SPALDING, EDWARD B.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 52d Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., 6 April 1862.
Entered service at: Rockford, Winnebago County, Ill.
Birth: Ogle County, Ill.
Date of issue: 15 January 1894.
Citation: Although twice wounded, and thereby crippled for life, he remained fighting in open ground to the close of the battle.

SPERRY, WILLIAM J.
Birth: Cavendish, Vt.
Rank and organization: Major, 6th Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 12 August 1892.
Citation: With the assistance of a few men, captured 2 pieces of artillery and turned them upon the enemy.

SPILLANE, TIMOTHY
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 5-7 February 1865.
Date of issue: 16 September 1880.
Citation: Gallantry and good conduct in action; bravery in a charge and reluctance to leave the field after being twice wounded.

SPRAGUE, BENONA
Birth: Onondaga County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 116th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 10 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party. "

SPRAGUE, JOHN W.
Born: 4 April 1817, White Creek, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 63d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Decatur, Ga., 22 July 1862.
Date of issue: 18 January 1894.
Citation: With a small command defeated an overwhelming force of the enemy and saved the trains of the corps.

SPURLING, ANDREW B.
Birth: Cranberry Isles, Maine.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 2d Maine Cavalry.
Place and date: At Evergreen, Ala., 23 March 1865.
Date of issue: 10 September 1897.
Citation: 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.

STACEY, CHARLES
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 55th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 23 June 1896.
Citation: 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.

STAHEL, JULIUS
Born: 5 November 1825, Szeged, Hungary.
Rank and organization: Major General, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At Piedmont, Va., 5 June 1864.
Date of issue: 4 November 1893.
Citation: Led his division into action until he was severely wounded.

STANLEY, DAVID S.
Born: 1 June 1828, Cedar Valley, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Major General, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At Franklin, Tenn., 30 November 1864.
Date of issue: 29 March 1893.
Citation: At a critical moment rode to the front of one of his brigades, reestablished its lines, and gallantly led it In a successful assault.

STARKINS, JOHN H.
Birth: Great Neck, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, 34th New York Battery.
Place and date: At Campbell Station, Tenn., 16 November 1863.
Date of issue: 30 July 1896.
Citation; Brought off his piece without losing a man.

STEELE, JOHN W.
Birth: Vermont.
Rank and organization: Major and Aide-de-Camp, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At Spring Hill, Tenn., 29 November 1864.
Date of issue: 28 September 1897.
Citation: 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.

STEINMETZ, WILLIAM
Birth: Newport, Ky.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 83d Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 12 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

STEPHENS, WILLIAM G.
Birth: New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 21 December 1894.
Citation: Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.

STERLING, JOHN T.
Birth. Edgar County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864.
Date of issue: 4 April 1865.
Citation: With one companion captured 14 of the enemy in the severest part of the battle.

STEVENS, HAZARD
Born: 9 June 1842, Newport, R.I.
Rank and organization: Captain and Assistant Adjutant General, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and Date: At Fort Huger, Va., 19 April 1863.
Date of issue: 13 June 1894.
Citation: Gallantly led a party that assaulted and captured the fort.

STEWART, GEORGE W.
Birth: Salem, N.J.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company E, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., 5 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

STEWART, JOSEPH
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 1st Maryland Infantry.
Place and date. At Five Forks, Va., 1 April 1865.
Date of issue: 27 April 1865.
Citation. Capture of flag.

STICKELS, JOSEPH
Birth: Butler County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 83d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date. At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 8 June 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

STOCKMAN, GEORGE H.
Birth. Germany.
Rank and organization. First Lieutenant, Company C, 6th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 9 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

STOKES, GEORGE
Birth. England.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 122d Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864.
Date of issue: 24 February 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

STOLZ, FRANK
Birth: Dearborn County, Ind.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 83d Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 9 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

STOREY, JOHN H. R.
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 109th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Dallas, Ga., 28 May 1864.
Date of issue: 29 August 1896.
Citation: While bringing in a wounded comrade, under a destructive fire, he was himself wounded in the right leg, which was amputated on the same day.

STRAUSBAUGH, BERNARD A.
Birth: Adams County, Pa.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company A, 3d Maryland Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 17 June 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Recaptured the colors of 2d Pennsylvania Provisional Artillery.

STREILE, CHRISTIAN
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., 5 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

STRONG, JAMES N.
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 49th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Port Hudson, La., 27 May 1863.
Date of issue: 25 November 1893.
Citation: 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.

STURGEON, JAMES K.
Birth: Perry County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 46th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Kenesaw Mountain, Ga., 15 June 1864.
Date of issue: 2 January 1895.
Citation: Advanced beyond the lines, and in an encounter with 3 Confederates shot 2 and took the other prisoner.

SUMMERS, JAMES C.
Born: 14 February 1838, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 4th West Virginia Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1 863.
Date of issue: 25 February 1895.
Citation: Gallantry in charge of the "volunteer storming party."

SURLES, WILLIAM H.
Born: 24 February 1845, Steubenville, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 2d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Perryville, Ky., 8 October 1862.
Date of issue: 19 August 1891.
Citation: In the hottest part of the fire he stepped in front of his colonel to shield him from the enemy's fire.

SWAN, CHARLES A.
Born: 29 May 1838, Green County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 4th Iowa Cavalry.
Place and date. At Selma, Ala., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 17 June 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag (supposed to be 11th Mississippi, C.S.A., and bearer.

SWAP, JACOB E.
Birth: Calnehoose, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 83d Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 5 May 1864.
Date of issue: 19 November 1897.
Citation: Although assigned to other duty, he voluntarily joined his regiment in a charge and fought with it until severely wounded.

SWAYNE, WAGER
Born: 10 November 1834, Columbus, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 43d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Corinth, Miss., 4 October 1862.
Date of issue: 19 August 1893.
Citation: Conspicuous gallantry in restoring order at a critical moment and leading his regiment in a charge.

SWEATT, JOSEPH S. G.
Born: 23 October 1843, Boscawen, N.H.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 6th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Carrsville, Va., 15 May 1863.
Date of issue: 22 March 1892.
Citation: When 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.

SWEENEY, JAMES
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 26 October 1864.
Citation: With one companion captured the State flag of a North Carolina regiment, together with 3 officers and an ambulance with its mules and driver.

SWEGHEIMER, JACOB
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 54th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 14 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

SWIFT, FREDERIC W.
Born: 30 January 1831, Mansfield Center, Conn.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 17th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Lenoire Station, Tenn., 16 November 1863.
Date of issue: 15 February 1897.
Citation: 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.

SWIFT, HARLAN J.
Born: 30 January 1831, Mansfield Center, Conn.
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company H, 2d Mew York Militia Regiment.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864.
Date of issue: 20 July 1897.
Citation: Having 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.

SYPE, PETER
Born: 11 October 1841, Monroe County, Mich.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 12 September 1911.
Citation. Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.

TABOR, WILLIAM L. S.
Born: 1844, Methenn, Mass.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 15th New Hampshire Infantry.
Place and date: At the siege of Port Hudson, La., July 1863.
Date of issue: 10 March 1896.
Citation: Voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy only a few feet away to render valuable services for the protection of his comrades.

TAGGART, CHARLES A.
Birth: Blandford, Mass.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 37th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

TANNER, CHARLES B.
Birth: Pennsylvania.
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company H, 1st Delaware Infantry.
Place and date: At Antietam, Md., 17 September 1862.
Date of issue: 13 December 1889.
Citation: Carried 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.

TAYLOR, ANTHONY
Born: 11 October 1837, Burlington, N.J.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company A, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Chickamauga, Ga., 20 September 1863.
Date of issue: 4 December 1893.
Citation: Held out to the last with a small force against the advance of superior numbers of the enemy.

TAYLOR, FORRESTER L.
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company H, 23d New Jersey Infantry. Place and date: At Chancellorsville. Va., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 2 November 1896.
Citation: At great risk voluntarily saved the lives of and brought from the battlefield 2 wounded comrades.

TAYLOR, HENRY H.
Birth: Jo Daviess County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 45th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 25 June 1863.
Date of issue: 1 September 1893.
Citation: Was the first to plant the Union colors upon the enemy's works.

TAYLOR, JOSEPH
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 7th Rhode Island Infantry.
Place and date: At Weldon Railroad, Va., 18 August 1864.
Date of issue: 20 July 1897.
Citation: While 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.

TAYLOR, RICHARD
Birth: Madison County. Ala.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 18th Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 21 November 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag.

TAYLOR, WILLIAM
Birth: Washington, D.C.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Co. H, and 2d Lt. Co. M, 1st Maryland Inf.
Place and date: At Front Royal, Va., 23 May 1862. At Weldon Railroad, Va., 19 August 1864.
Date of issue: 2 August 1897.
Citation: When a sergeant, at Front Royal, Va., 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, Va., 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.

TERRY, JOHN D.
Birth: Montville, Maine.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 23d Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At New Bern, N.C., 14 March 1862.
Date of issue: 12 October 1867.
Citation: In the thickest of the fight, where he lost his leg by a shot, still encouraged the men until carried off the field.

THACKRAH, BENJAMIN
Birth: Scotland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 115th New York Infantry.
Place and date: Near Fort Gates, Fla., 1 April 1864.
Date of issue: 2 May 1890.
Citation: Was a volunteer in the surprise and capture of the enemy's picket.

THATCHER, CHARLES M.
Born: 1844, Coldwater, Mich.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 1st Michigan Sharpshooters.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864.
Date of issue: 31 July 1896.
Citation: Instead 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.

THAXTER, SIDNEY W.
Birth: Bangor, Maine.
Rank and organization: Major, 1st Maine Cavalry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 27 October 1864.
Date of issue: 10 September 1897.
Citation: Voluntarily 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.

THOMAS, HAMPTON S.
Born: 3 November 1837, Quakertown, Bucks County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Major, 1st Pennsylvania Veteran Cavalry.
Place and date: At Amelia Springs, Va., 5 April 1865.
Date of issue: 15 January 1894.
Citation: Conspicuous 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.

THOMAS, STEPHEN
Birth: Vermont.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 8th Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 25 July 1892.
Citation: Distinguished conduct in a desperate hand-to-hand encounter, in which the advance of the enemy was checked.

THOMPKINS, GEORGE W.
Birth: Orange County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 124th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 25 March 1865.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 49th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.) from an officer who, with colors in hand, was rallying his men.

THOMPSON, ALLEN
Birth: New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 4th New York Heavy Artillery.
Place and date: At White Oak Road, Va., 1 April 1865.
Date of issue: 22 April 1896.
Citation: Made a hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstruction.

THOMPSON, CHARLES A.
Born: 1843, Perrysburg, Ohio. D
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 17th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
ate of issue: 27 July 1896.
Citation: After 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.

THOMPSON, FREEMAN C.
Birth: Monroe County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 116th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 12 May 1865.
Citation: Was 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.

THOMPSON, JAMES
Birth: Sandy Creek, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 4th New York Heavy Artillery.
Place and date: At White Oak Road, Va., 1 April 1865.
Date of issue: 22 April 1896.
Citation: Made a hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings, preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstructions.
Brother of Allen Thompson, see above.

THOMPSON, JAMES B.
Birth: Juniata County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 1st Pennsylvania Rifles.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 15th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).

THOMPSON, J. (JAMES) HARRY
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Surgeon, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At New Bern, N.C., 14 March 1862.
Date of issue: 11 November 1870.
Citation: Voluntarily reconnoitered the enemy's position and carried orders under the hottest fire.

THOMPSON, JOHN
Birth: Denmark.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company C, 1st Maryland Infantry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 6 February 1865.
Date of issue: 10 September 1897.
Citation: As color bearer with most conspicuous gallantry preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy's works.

THOMPSON, THOMAS
Birth: Champaign County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 66th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 2 May 1863.
Date of issue: 16 July 1892.
Citation: One 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.

THOMPSON, WILLIAM P.
Birth: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 20th Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 6 May 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

THOMSON, CLIFFORD
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company A, 1st New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 2 May 1863.
Date of issue: 27 November 1896.
Citation: Volunteered 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.

THORN, WALTER
Birth: 18 November 1844, New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company G, 116th U.S. Colored Troops.
Place and date: At Dutch Gap Canal, Va., 1 January 1865.
Date of issue: 8 December 1898.
Citation: After 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.

TIBBETS, ANDREW W.
Birth: Clark County, Ind.
Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 3d Iowa Cavalry.
Place and date: At Columbus, Ga., 16 April 1865.
Date of issue: 17 June 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag and bearer, Austin's Battery (C.S.A.).

TILTON, WILLIAM
Birth: St. Albans, Vt.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 7th New Hampshire Infantry.
Place and date: At Richmond Campaign, Va., 1864.
Date of issue: 20 February 1884.
Citation: Gallant conduct in the field.

TINKHAM, EUGENE M.
Birth: Sprague, Conn.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 148th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Cold Harbor, Va., 3 June 1864.
Date of issue: 5 April 1898.
Citation: Though 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.

TITUS, CHARLES
Birth: Millstone, N.J.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company H, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 July 1865.
Citation: Was among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.

TOBAN, JAMES W.
Born: 1844, Northfield, Mich.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 9th Michigan Cavalry.
Place and date: At Aiken, S.C., 11 February 1865.
Date of issue: 9 July 1896.
Citation: 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.

TOBIE, EDWARD P.
Birth: Lewiston, Maine.
Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 1st Maine Cavalry.
Place and date: At Appomattox Campaign, Va., 29 March to 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 1 April 1898.
Citation: 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.

TOBIN, JOHN M.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 9th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Malvern Hill, Va., 1 July 1862.
Date of issue: 11 March 1896.
Citation: Voluntarily 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.

TOFFEY, JOHN J.
Birth: Duchess, N.Y.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company G, 33d New Jersey Infantry.
Place and date. At Chattanooga, Tenn., 23 November 1863.
Date of issue: 10 September 1897.
Citation: Although excused from duty on account of sickness, went to the front in command of a storming party and with conspicuous gallantry participated in the assault of Missionary Ridge; was here wounded and permanently disabled.

TOMPKINS, AARON B.
Birth: Orange, Essex County, N.J.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 5 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 July 1865.
Citation: Charged 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.

TOMPKINS, CHARLES H.
Birth: Fort Monroe, Va.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 2d U.S. Cavalry.
Place and date: At Fairfax, Va., 1 June 1861.
Date of issue: 13 November 1893.
Citation: Twice charged through the enemy's lines and, taking a carbine from an enlisted man, shot the enemy's captain.

TOOHEY, THOMAS
Birth: New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 24th Wisconsin Infantry.
Place and date: At Franklin, Tenn., 30 November 1864.
Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation: 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.

TOOMER, WILLIAM
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 127th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 9 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

TORGLER, ERNST
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 37th Ohio Infantry
Place and date: At Ezra Chapel, Ga., 28 July 1864.
Date of issue: 10 May 1894.
Citation: At great hazard of his life he saved his commanding officer, then badly wounded, from capture.

TOZIER, ANDREW J.
Birth: Monmouth, Maine.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 20th Maine Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863.
Date of issue: 13 August 1898.
Citation: 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.

TRACY, AMASA A.
Birth: Maine.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 2d Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 24 June 1892.
Citation: Took command of and led the brigade in the assault on the enemy's works.

TRACY, BENJAMIN F.
Born: 26 April 1830, Owego, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 109th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 6 May 1864.
Date of issue: 21 June 1895.
Citation: Seized the colors and led the regiment when other regiments had retired and then reformed his line and held it.

TRACY, CHARLES H.
Birth: Jewett City, Conn.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 37th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864; At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 19 November 1897.
Citation: 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. On 2 April 1865, advanced with the pioneers, and, under heavy fire, assisted in removing 2 lines of chevaux-de-frise; was twice wounded but advanced to the third line, where he was again severely wounded, losing a leg.

TRACY, WILLIAM G.
Birth: Onondaga, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company I, 122d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 2 May 1863.
Date of issue: 2 May 1895.
Citation: Having 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.

TRAYNOR, ANDREW
Birth: Newark, N.J.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 1st Michigan Cavalry.
Place and date: At Mason's Hill, Va., 16 March 1864.
Date of issue: 28 September 1897.
Citation: Having 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.

TREAT, HOWELL B.
Birth: Painesville, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 52d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Buzzard's Roost, Ga., 11 May 1864.
Date of issue: 14 August 1894.
Citation: Risked his life in saving a wounded comrade.

TREMAIN, HENRY E.
Birth: New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Major and Aide-de-Camp, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At Resaca, Ga., 15 May 1864.
Date of issue: 30 June 1892.
Citation: Voluntarily rode between the lines while 2 brigades of Union troops were firing into each other and stopped the firing.

TRIBE, JOHN
Birth: Tioga County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 5th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Waterloo Bridge, Va., 25 August 1862.
Date of issue: 11 June 1895.
Citation: Voluntarily assisted in the burning and destruction of the bridge under heavy fire of the enemy.

TROGDEN, HOWELL G.
Born: 1840, Cedar Falls, N.C.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 8th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 3 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." He carried his regiment's flag and tried to borrow a gun to defend it.

TRUELL, EDWIN M.
Birth: 19 August 1841, Lowell, Mass.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 12th Wisconsin Infantry.
Place and date: Near Atlanta, Ga., 21 July 1864.
Date of issue: 11 March 1870.
Citation: Although severely wounded in a charge, he remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg.

TUCKER, ALLEN
Birth: Lyme, Conn.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 10th Connecticut Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 12 May 1865.
Citation: Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.

TUCKER, JACOB. R.
Birth: Chester County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company G, 4th Maryland Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 1 April 1865.
Date of issue: 22 April 1871.
Citation: Was 1 of the 3 soldiers most conspicuous in the final assault.

TWEEDALE, JOHN
Born: 10 June 1841, Frankford, Pa.
Rank and organization. Private, Company B, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Stone River, Tenn., 31 December 1862-1 January 1863.
Date of issue: 18 November 1887.
Citation: Gallantry in action.

TWOMBLY, VOLTAIRE P.
Birth: Van Buren County, Iowa.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 2d Iowa Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Donelson, Tenn., 15 February 1862.
Date of issue: 12 March 1897.
Citation: 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.

TYRRELL, GEORGE WILLIAM
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 5th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Resaca, Ga., 14 May 1864.
Date of issue: 7 April 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

UHRL, GEORGE
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Light Battery F, 5th U.S. Artillery.
Place and date: At White Oak Swamp Bridge, Va.. 30 June 1862.
Date of issue: 4 April 1898.
Citation: 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.

URELL, M. EMMET
Birth: 8 November 1844, Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 82d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Bristoe Station, Va., 14 October 1863.
Date of issue: 6 June 1870.
Citation: Gallantry in action while detailed as color bearer; was severely wounded.

VALE, JOHN
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 2d Minnesota Infantry. Place and date: At Nolensville, Tenn., 15 February 1863. Entered service at: Rochester, Minn. Birth: England. Date of issue: 11 September 1897. Citation: 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.

VANCE, WILSON
Birth: 20 December 1845, Hancock County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 21st Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Stone River, Tenn., 31 December 1862.
Date of issue: 17 September 1897.
Citation: Voluntarily and under a heavy fire, while his command was falling back, rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or capture.

VANDERSLICE, JOHN M.
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 6 February 1865.
Date of issue: 1 September 1893.
Citation: Was the first man to reach the enemy's rifle pits, which were taken in the charge.

VAN MATRE, JOSEPH
Birth: Mason County, W. Va.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 116th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 12 May 1865.
Citation: In 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.

VAN WINKLE, EDWARD (EDWIN)
Birth: Phelps, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company C, 148th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation: Took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy's cannoneers from their guns.

VEAL, CHARLES
Birth: Portsmouth Va.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 4th U.S. Colored Troops.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865.
Citation: Seized 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.

VEALE, MOSES
Born. 9 November 1832, Bridgeton, N.J.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company F, 109th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Wauhatchie, Tenn., 28 October 1863.
Date of issue: 17 January 1894.
Citation: 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.

VEAZEY, WHEELOCK G.
Born: 5 December 1835, Brentwood, N.H.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 16th Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 8 September 1891.
Citation: 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.

VERNAY, JAMES D.
Birth: 24 December 1834, Lacon, Ill.
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company B, 11th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg Miss., 22 April 1863.
Date of issue: 1 April 1898.
Citation: Served gallantly as a volunteer with the crew of the steamer Horizon that, under a heavy fire, passed the Confederate batteries.

VIFQUAIN, VICTOR
Birth: Belgium.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 97th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 8 June 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

VON VEGESACK, ERNEST
Birth: Sweden.
Rank and organization: Major and Aide-de-Camp, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At Gaines Mill, Va., 27 June 1862.
Date of issue: 23 August 1893.
Citation: While voluntarily serving as aide-de-camp, successfully and advantageously charged the position of troops under fire.

WAGEMAN, JOHN H.
Birth: Clermont County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 60th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 17 June 1864.
Date of issue: 27 July 1896.
Citation: Remained 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.

WAGNER, JOHN W.
Born: 1844, Clear Spring, Md.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 8th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 14 December 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

WAINWRIGHT, JOHN
Born: 13 July 1839, Syracuse, Onondaga County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company F, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Fisher, N.C., 15 January 1865.
Date of issue: 24 June 1890.
Citation: Gallant and meritorious conduct, where, as first lieutenant, he commanded the regiment.

WALKER, JAMES C.
Birth: Clark County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 31st Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863.
Date of issue: 25 November 1895.
Citation: 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.

WALL, JERRY
Birth: Geneva, N.Y.
Rank and organization. Private, Company B, 126th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag.

WALLER, FRANCIS A.
Birth: Gurney, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company I, 6th Wisconsin Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 1 July 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).

WALLING, WILLIAM H.
Birth: Hartford, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company C, 142d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Fisher, N.C., 25 December 1864.
Date of issue: 28 March 1892.
Citation: During the bombardment of the fort by the fleet, captured and brought the flag of the fort, the flagstaff having been shot down.

WALSH, JOHN
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 5th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 26 October 1864.
Citation: Recaptured the flag of the 15th New Jersey Infantry.

WALTON, GEORGE W.
Birth: Chester, Pa.
Rank and organization. Private, Company C, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Hell, Petersburg, Va., 29 August 1864.
Date of issue: 6 August 1902.
Citation: Went 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.

WAMBSGAN, MARTIN
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 90th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864. Entered service at: Cayuga County, N.Y. Birth: Germany. Date of issue: 3 November 1896. Citation: While 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.

WARD, NELSON W.
Birth: Columbiana County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company M, 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Staunton River Bridge, Va., 25 June 1864.
Date of issue: 10 September 1897.
Citation: Voluntarily 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.

WARD, THOMAS J.
Birth: Romney, W. Va.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 116th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 27 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

WARD, WILLIAM H.
Born: 9 December 1840, Adrian, Mich.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 2 January 1895.
Citation: Voluntarily commanded the expedition which, under cover of darkness, attempted to run the enemy's batteries.

WARDEN, JOHN
Birth: Cook County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company E, 55th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 2 September 1893.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

WARFEL, HENRY C.
Birth: Huntington, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., 5 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of Virginia State colors.

WARREN, FRANCIS E.
Birth: Hinsdale, Mass.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company C, 49th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Port Hudson, La., 27 May 1863.
Date of issue: 30 September 1893.
Citation: 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.

WEBB, ALEXANDER S.
Born: 15 February 1835, New York, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 28 September 1891.
Citation: Distinguished personal gallantry in leading his men forward at a critical period in the contest.

WEBB, JAMES
Birth: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 5th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Bull Run, Va., 30 August 1862.
Date of issue: 17 September 1897.
Citation: Under 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.

WEBBER, ALASON P.
Birth: Greene County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Musician, 86th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Kenesaw Mountain, Ga., 27 June 1864.
Date of issue: 22 June 1896.
Citation: Voluntarily 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.

WEEKS, JOHN H.
Born: 15 March 1845, Hampton, Conn.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 152d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag and color bearer using an empty cocked rifle while outnumbered 5 or 6.

WEIR, HENRY C.
Birth: West Point, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Captain and Assistant Adjutant General, U.S. Volunteers.
Place and date: At St. Mary's Church, Va., 24 June 1864.
Date of issue: 18 Nay 1899.
Citation: The 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.

WELCH, GEORGE W.
Birth: Brown County, Iowa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 11th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864.
Date of issue: 24 February 1965
Citation: Captured the flag of the 13th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).

WELCH, RICHARD
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company E, 37th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 10 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

WELCH, STEPHEN
Birth: Groton, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 154th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Dug Gap, Ga., 8 May 1864.
Date of issue: 13 April 1894.
Citation: Risked his life in rescuing a wounded comrade under fire of the enemy.

WELLS, HENRY S.
Birth: Unknown
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 148th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1865. Posthumous Award
Citation: With 2 comrades, took position in advance of the skirmish line, within short distance of the enemy's gunners, and drove them from their guns.

WELLS, THOMAS M.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Chief Bugler, 6th New York Cavalry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 26 October 1864.
Citation: Capture of colors of 44th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).

WELLS, WILLIAM
Born: 14 December 1837, Waterbury, Vt.
Rank and organization: Major, 1st Vermont Cavalry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 8 September 1891.
Citation: Led the second battalion of his regiment in a daring charge.

WELSH, EDWARD
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 54th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 11 May 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

WELSH, JAMES
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 4th Rhode Island Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864.
Date of issue: 3 June 1905.
Citation: Bore 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.

WESTERHOLD, WILLIAM
Birth: Prussia.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 52d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 23d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

WESTON, JOHN F.
Birth: 13 November 1845, Louisville, Kentucky.
Rank and organization: Major, 4th Kentucky Cavalry.
Place and date: Near Wetumpka, Ala., 13 April 1865.
Date of issue: 9 April 1898.
Citation: 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.

WHEATON, LOYD
Born: 15 July 1838, Calhoun County, Mich.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 8th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 16 January 1894.
Citation: 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.

WHEELER, DANIEL D.
Birth: Cavendish, Vt.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company G, 4th Vermont Infantry.
Place and date: At Salem Heights, Va., 3 May 1863.
Date of issue: 28 March 1892.
Citation: Distinguished bravery in action where he was wounded and had a horse shot from under him.

WHEELER, HENRY W.
Born: 1842, Fort Smith, Ark. (Arlington National Cemetary: 23 September 1841, Maine)
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 2d Maine Infantry.
Place and date: At Bull Run, Va., 21 July 1861.
Date of issue: 5 April 1898.
Citation: Voluntarily accompanied his commanding officer and assisted in removing the dead and wounded from the field under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry.

WHERRY, WILLIAM M.
Born: 13 September 1836, St. Louis, Mo.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company D, 3d U.S. Reserve Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Wilsons Creek, Mo., 10 August 1861.
Date of issue: 30 October 1895.
Citation: Displayed conspicuous coolness and heroism in rallying troops that were recoiling under heavy fire.

WHITAKER, EDWARD W.
Born: 15 June 1841, Killingly, Conn.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company E, 1st Connecticut Cavalry.
Place and date: At Reams Station, Va., 29 June 1864.
Date of issue: 2 April 1898.
Citation: While 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.

WHITE, ADAM
Birth: Switzerland.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company G, 11th West Virginia Infantry.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 13 June 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

WHITE, J. HENRY
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Rappanhannock Station, Va., 23 August 1862.
Date of issue: 5 May 1900.
Citation: At 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.

WHITE, PATRICK H.
Born: 1833, Ireland.
Rank and organization: Captain, Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 15 January 1895.
Citation: Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.

WHITEHEAD, JOHN M.
Born: 6 March 1823, Wayne County, Ind.
Rank and organization: Chaplain, 15th Indiana Infantry.
Place and date: At Stone River, Tenn., 31 December 1862.
Date of issue: 4 April 1898.
Citation: Went to the front during a desperate contest and unaided carried to the rear several wounded and helpless soldiers.

WHITMAN, FRANK M.
Birth: Woodstock, Maine.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 35th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Antietam, Md., 17 September 1862. At Spotsylvania, Va., 18 May 1864.
Date of issue: 21 February 1874.
Citation: 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.

WHITMORE, JOHN
Birth: Brown County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 119th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Ft. Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.
Date of issue: 8 June 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

WHITNEY, WILLIAM G.
Born. 13 December 1840, Allen, Mich.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 11th Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Chickamauga, Ga., 20 September 1863.
Date of issue: 21 October 1895.
Citation: As 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.

WHITTIER, EDWARD N.
Birth: Portland, Maine.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 5th Battery, Maine Light Artillery.
Place and date: At Fishers Hill, Va., 22 September 1864.
Date of issue: 13 January 1892.
Citation: While 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.

WIDICK, ANDREW J.
Birth: Macon County, Ill.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 116th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 11 August 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

WILCOX, WILLIAM H.
Birth: Lempster, N.H.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 9th New Hampshire Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 28 July 1896.
Citation: Took 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.

WILEY, JAMES
Birth: Ohio.
Rank and organization. Sergeant, Company B, 59th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of a Georgia regiment.

WILHELM, GEORGE
Born: 2 April 1830, Scioto County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company F, 56th Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Champion Hill, or Bakers Creek, Miss., 16 May 1863.
Date of issue: 17 November 1887.
Citation: Having been badly wounded in the breast and captured, he made a prisoner of his captor and brought him into camp.

WILKINS, LEANDER A.
Birth: Lancaster, N.H.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company H, 9th New Hampshire Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864.
Date of issue: 1 December 1864. Citation: Recaptured the colors of 21st Massachusetts Infantry in a hand-to-hand encounter.

WILLCOX, ORLANDO B.
Birth: Detroit, Mich.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 1st Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Bull Run, Va., 21 July 1861.
Date of issue: 2 March 1895.
Citation: Led repeated charges until wounded and taken prisoner.

WILLIAMS, ELWOOD N.
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 28th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Shiloh, Tenn., 6 April 1862.
Date of issue: 28 September 1897.
Citation: 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.

WILLIAMS, GEORGE C.
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Quartermaster Sergeant, 1st Battalion, 14th U.S. Infantry.
Place and date: At Gaines Mill, Va., 27 June 1862.
Date of issue: 28 August 1897.
Citation: While 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.

WILLIAMS, LE ROY
Birth: Oswego, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 8th New York Heavy Artillery.
Place and date: At Cold Harbor, Va., 3 June 1864.
Date of issue: 1 April 1898.
Citation: Voluntarily 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.

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM H.
Birth: Hancock County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 82d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Peach Tree Creek, Ga., 20 July 1864.
Date of issue: 19 June 1894.
Citation: Voluntarily went beyond the lines to observe the enemy; also aided a wounded comrade.

WILLIAMSON, JAMES A.
Born: 8 February 1829, Columbia, Adair County, Ky.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 4th Iowa Infantry.
Place and date: At Chickasaw Bayou, Miss., 29 December 1862.
Date of issue: 17 January 1895.
Citation: Led his regiment against a superior force, strongly entrenched, and held his ground when all support had been withdrawn.

WILLISTON, EDWARD B.
Birth: 15 July 1837, Norwich, Vt.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 2d U.S. Artillery.
Place and date: At Trevilian Station, Va., 12 June 1864.
Date of issue: 6 April 1892.
Citation: Distinguished gallantry.

WILSON, CHARLES E.
Birth: Bucks County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 July 1865.
Citation: Charged the enemy's works, colors in hand, and had 2 horses shot from under him.

WILSON, CHRISTOPHER W.
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 73d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania. Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 30 December 1898.
Citation: Took 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.

WILSON, FRANCIS A.
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 95th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865.
Date of issue: 25 June 1880.
Citation: Was among the first to penetrate the enemy's lines and himself captured a gun of the 2 batteries captured.

WILSON, JOHN
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company L, 1st New Jersey Cavalry.
Place and date: At Chamberlains Creek, Va., 31 March 1865.
Date of issue: 3 July 1865.
Citation: With 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.

WILSON, JOHN A.
Born: 25 July 1832, Columbus, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 21st Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: September 1863.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

WILSON, JOHN M.
Birth: Olympia, Washington Territory.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Engineers.
Place and date: At Malvern Hill, Va., 6 August 1862.
Date of issue: 3 July 1897.
Citation: Remained on duty, while suffering from an acute illness and very weak, and participated in the action of that date. A few days previous he had been transferred to a staff corps, but preferred to remain until the close of the campaign, taking part in several actions.

WINEGAR, WILLIAM W.
Birth: Springport, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Company B, 19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons).
Place and date: At Five Forks, Va., 1 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: While 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.

WISNER, LEWIS S.
Birth: Wallkill, Orange County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company K. 124th New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.
Date of issue: 2 January 1895.
Citation: While serving as an engineer officer voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy's fire.

WITHINGTON, WILLIAM H.
Born: 1 February 1835, Dorchester, Mass.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company B, 1st Michigan Infantry.
Place and date: At Bull Run, Va., 21 July 1861.
Date of issue: 7 January 1895.
Citation: Remained on the field under heavy fire to succor his superior officer.

WOLLAM, JOHN
Birth: Hamilton, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 33d Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: 20 July 1864.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians), who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

WOOD, H. CLAY
Birth: 26 May 1832, Winthrop, Maine.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 11th U.S. Infantry.
Place and date: At Wilsons Creek, Mo., 10 August 1861.
Date of issue: 28 October 1893.
Citation: Distinguished gallantry.

WOOD, MARK
Birth: England.
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 21st Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: Georgia, April 1862.
Date of issue: September 1863.
Citation: One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians), who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

WOOD, RICHARD H.
Birth: Cumberland, N.J.
Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 97th Illinois Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 12 December 1895.
Citation: Led the "volunteer storming party," which made a most gallant assault upon the enemy's works.

WOODBURY, ERI D.
Birth: Francistown, N.H.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 1st Vermont Cavalry.
Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.
Date of issue: 26 October 1864.
Citation: During 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.

WOODRUFF, ALONZO
Birth: lonia, Mich.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 1st U.S. Sharpshooters.
Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 27 October 1864.
Date of issue: 29 January 1896.
Citation: Went to the assistance of a wounded and overpowered comrade, and in a hand-to-hand encounter effected his rescue.

WOODRUFF, CARLE A.
Born: Buffalo, N.Y.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 2d U.S. Artillery.
Place and date: At Newbys Crossroads, Va., 24 July 1863.
Date of issue: 1 September 1893.
Citation: While 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.

WOODS, DANIEL A.
Birth: Ohio County, W. Va.
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 1st Virginia Cavalry.
Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag of 18th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).

WOODWARD, EVAN M.
Born: 11 March 1838, Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 2d Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry.
Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862.
Date of issue: 14 December 1894.
Citation: Advanced between the lines, demanded and received the surrender of the 19th Georgia Infantry and captured their battle flag.

WORTICK (WERTICK), JOSEPH
Birth: Fayette County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 8th Missouri Infantry.
Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.
Date of issue: 14 July 1894.
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

WRAY, WILLIAM J.
Birth: Philadelphia, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company K, 1st Veteran Reserve Corps.
Place and date: At Fort Stevens, D.C., 12 July 1864.
Date of issue: 15 December 1892.
Citation: Rallied the company at a critical moment during a change of position under fire.

WRIGHT, ALBERT D.
Born: 10 December 1844, Elkland, Tioga County, Pa
Rank and organization: Captain, Company G, 43d U.S. Colored Troops.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864. .
Date of issue: 1 May 1893.
Citation: Advanced beyond the enemy's lines, capturing a stand of colors and its color guard; was severely wounded.

WRIGHT, ROBERT
Birth: Ireland.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 14th U.S. Infantry.
Place and date: At Chapel House, Farm, Va., 1 October 1864.
Date of issue: 25 November 1869.
Citation: Gallantry in action.

WRIGHT, SAMUEL
Birth: Indiana.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 2d Minnesota Infantry.
Place and date: At Nolensville, Tenn., 15 February 1863.
Date of issue: 11 September 1897.
Citation: 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.

WRIGHT, SAMUEL C.
Birth: Plympton, Mass.
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 29th Massachusetts Infantry.
Place and date: At Antietam, Md., 17 September 1862.
Date of issue: 29 January 1896.
Citation: Voluntarily advanced under a destructive fire and removed a fence which would have impeded a contemplated charge.

YEAGER, JACOB F.
Birth: Lehigh County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 101st Ohio Infantry.
Place and date: At Buzzard's Roost, Ga., 11 May 1864.
Date of issue: 3 August 1897.
Citation: Seized 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 injury.

YOUNG, ANDREW J.
Birth: Greene County, Pa.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., 5 April 1865.
Date of issue: 3 May 1865.
Citation: Capture of flag.

YOUNG, BENJAMIN F.
Born: 1844, Canada.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company I, 1st Michigan Sharpshooters.
Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 17 June 1864.
Date of issue: December 1864.
Citation: Capture of flag of 35th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).

YOUNG, CAVALRY M.
Birth: Washington County, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company L, 3d Iowa Cavalry.
Place and date: At Osage, Kans., 25 October 1864.
Date of issue: 4 April 1865.
Citation: Gallantry in capturing Gen. Cabell.

YOUNG, JAMES M.
Birth: Chautauqua County, N.Y.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 72d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Wilderness. Va., 6 May 1864.
Date of issue: 2 April 1898.
Citation: With 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.

YOUNKER, JOHN L.
Birth: Germany.
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 12th U.S. Infantry.
Place and date: At Cedar Mountain, Va., 9 August 1862.
Date of issue: 1 November 1893.
Citation: voluntarily carried an order, at great risk of life in the face of a fire of grape and canister; in doing this he was wounded.

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