List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z
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This is a complete alphabetical list (T to Z) of Medal of Honor recipients during the Civil War. Many of the awards during the Civil War were for capturing or saving regimental flags. During the Civil War, regimental flags served as the rallying point for the unit, and guided the unit's movements. Loss of the flag could greatly disrupt a unit, and could have a greater effect than the death of the commanding officer.
Medal of Honor
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The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government and is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "…conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while that could engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States…" Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.[1]
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Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.
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This along with the *, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously
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75px | William L. S. Tabor | Army | Private | Port Hudson, La. | Jul 1863 | Voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy only a few feet away to render valuable services for the protection of his comrades. |
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Charles A. Taggart | Army | Private | Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia | Apr 6, 1865 | Capture of flag. |
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William Talbott | Navy | Captain of the Forecastle | USS Louisville | Jan 10, 1863 – Jan 11, 1863 | Served as captain of the forecastle on board the USS Louisville at the capture of the Arkansas post, 10 and 11 January 1863. |
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James Tallentine* | Navy | Quarter Gunner | USS Tacony | October 31, 1864 | Served as quarter gunner on board the USS Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, North Carolina, 31 October 1864. |
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Charles B. Tanner | Army | Second Lieutenant | Battle of Antietam, Maryland | Sep 17, 1862 | 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. |
75px | Anthony Taylor | Army | First Lieutenant | Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia | Sep 20, 1863 | Held out to the last with a small force against the advance of superior numbers of the enemy. |
Forrester L. Taylor | Army | Captain | Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia | May 3, 1863 | 23rd NJ Vol. Infantry | |
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George Taylor | Navy | Armorer | Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala. | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
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Henry H. Taylor | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | Jun 25, 1863 | Was the first to plant the Union colors upon the enemy's works. |
75px | Joseph Taylor | Army | Private | Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia | Aug 18, 1864 | 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. |
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Richard Taylor | Army | Private | Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia | Oct 19, 1864 | Capture of flag. |
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Thomas Taylor | Navy | Coxswain | Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala. | Aug 5, 1864 | Served on board the USS Metacomet during the action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
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William Taylor | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Front Royal, Virginia and Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia | May 23, 1862 and Aug 19, 1864 | When a sergeant, at Front Royal, Virginia, he was painfully wounded while obeying an order to burn a bridge, but, persevering in the attempt, he burned the bridge and prevented its use by the enemy. Later, at Weldon Railroad, Virginia, then a lieutenant, he voluntarily took the place of a disabled officer and undertook a hazardous reconnaissance beyond the lines of the army; was taken prisoner in the attempt. |
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William G. Taylor | Navy | Captain of the Forecastle | First Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Dec 24, 1864 – Dec 25, 1864 | On board the USS Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864. |
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John D. Terry | Army | Sergeant | New Bern, North Carolina | Mar 14, 1862 | In the thickest of the fight, where he lost his leg by a shot, still encouraged the men until carried off the field. |
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Benjamin Thackrah | Army | Private | Near Fort Gates, Fla. | Apr 1, 1864 | Was a volunteer in the surprise and capture of the enemy's picket. |
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Charles M. Thatcher | Army | Private | Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia | Jul 30, 1864 | 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. |
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Sidney W. Thaxter | Army | Major | Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia | Oct 27, 1864 | 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. |
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Henry Thielberg | Navy | Seaman | USS Mount Washington | April 14, 1863 | Serving temporarily on board the USS Mount Washington during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863. |
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Hampton S. Thomas | Army | Major | Amelia Springs, Virginia | Apr 5, 1865 | 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. |
75px | Stephen Thomas | Army | Colonel | Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia | Oct 19, 1864 | Distinguished conduct in a desperate hand_to_hand encounter, in which the advance of the enemy was checked. |
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George W. Thompkins | Army | Corporal | Battle of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Virginia | Mar 25, 1865 | Capture of flag of 49th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.) from an officer who, with colors in hand, was rallying his men. |
75px | Allen Thompson | Army | Private | White Oak Road, Virginia | Apr 1, 1865 | Made a hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstruction. |
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Charles A. Thompson | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia | May 12, 1864 | 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. |
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Freeman C. Thompson | Army | Corporal | Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia | Apr 2, 1865 | 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. |
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Henry A. Thompson | Marine Corps | Private | Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Jan 15, 1865 | On board the USS Minnesota in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865. |
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J. Harry Thompson | Army | Surgeon | New Bern, North Carolina | Mar 14, 1862 | Voluntarily reconnoitered the enemy's position and carried orders under the hottest fire. |
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James B. Thompson | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. | Jul 3, 1863 | Capture of flag of 15th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.). |
75px | James G. Thompson | Army | Private | White Oak Road, Virginia | Apr 1, 1865 | Made a hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings, preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstructions. |
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John Thompson | Army | Corporal | Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia | Feb 6, 1865 | As color bearer with most conspicuous gallantry preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy's works. |
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Thomas W. Thompson | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia | May 2, 1863 | 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. |
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William Thompson | Navy | Signal Quartermaster | Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head | November 7, 1861 | During action of the main squadron of ships against heavily defended Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head, 7 November 1861. |
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William P. Thompson* | Army | Sergeant | Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia | May 6, 1864 | Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). |
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Clifford Thomson | Army | First Lieutenant | Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia | May 2, 1863 | 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. |
75px | Walter Thorn | Army | Second Lieutenant | Dutch Gap Canal, Virginia | Jan 1, 1865 | 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. |
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Andrew W. Tibbets | Army | Private | Columbus, Georgia | Apr 16, 1865 | Capture of flag and bearer, Austin's Battery (C.S.A.). |
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William Tilton | Army | Sergeant | Richmond Campaign, Virginia | 1864 | Gallant conduct in the field. |
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Eugene M. Tinkham | Army | Corporal | Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia | Jun 3, 1864 | 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. |
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Charles Titus | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia | Apr 6, 1865 | Was among the first to check the enemy's countercharge. |
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James W. Toban | Army | Sergeant | Aiken, S.C. | Feb 11, 1865 | 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. |
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Edward P. Tobie | Army | Sergeant Major | Appomattox Campaign, Virginia | Mar 29, 1865 – Apr 9, 1865 | 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. |
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John M. Tobin | Army | First Lieutenant and Adjutant | Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia | Jul 1, 1862 | 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. |
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Samuel Todd | Navy | Quartermaster | Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala. | Aug 5, 1864 | Stationed at the conn on board the USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
John J. Toffey | Army | First Lieutenant | Third Battle of Chattanooga, Tenn. | November 23, 1863 | 33rd NJ Vol. Infantry | |
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Andrew J. Tomlin | Marine Corps | Corporal | Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Jan 15, 1865 | Member of USS Wabash Marine Guard during the assault on Fort Fisher, on 15 January 1865. Corporal Tomlin left the safety of the entrenchments to assisted a wounded comrade to a place of safety.[2] |
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Aaron B. Tompkins | Army | Sergeant | Sailors Creek, Virginia | Apr 5, 1865 | 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. |
Charles H. Tompkins | Army | First Lieutenant | Fairfax, Virginia | Jun 1, 1861 | Twice charged through the enemy's lines and, taking a carbine from an enlisted man, shot the enemy's captain. | |
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Thomas Toohey | Army | Sergeant | Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn. | Nov 30, 1864 | 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. |
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William Toomer | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | May 22, 1863 | Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." |
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Ernst Torgler | Army | Sergeant | Ezra Chapel, Georgia | Jul 28, 1864 | At great hazard of his life he saved his commanding officer, then badly wounded, from capture. |
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Andrew J. Tozier | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. | Jul 2, 1863 | 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. |
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Amasa Tracy | Army | Lieutenant Colonel | Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia | Oct 19, 1864 | Took command of and led the brigade in the assault on the enemy's works |
Benjamin F. Tracy | Army | Colonel | Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia | May 6, 1864 | Seized the colors and led the regiment when other regiments had retired and then reformed his line and held it. | |
75px | Charles H. Tracy | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia and Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia | May 12, 1864 and Apr 2, 1865 | 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. |
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William G. Tracy | Army | Second Lieutenant | Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia | May 2, 1863 | 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. |
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Andrew Traynor | Army | Corporal | Mason's Hill, Virginia | Mar 16, 1864 | 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. |
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Howell B. Treat | Army | Sergeant | Buzzard's Roost, Georgia | May 11, 1864 | Risked his life in saving a wounded comrade. |
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Henry E. Tremain | Army | Major and Aide de Camp | Battle of Resaca, Georgia | May 15, 1864 | Voluntarily rode between the lines while 2 brigades of Union troops were firing into each other and stopped the firing. |
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John Tribe | Army | Private | Waterloo Bridge, Virginia | Aug 25, 1862 | Voluntarily assisted in the burning and destruction of the bridge under heavy fire of the enemy. |
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Othniel Tripp | Navy | Chief Boatswain's Mate | Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Jan 15, 1865 | On board the USS Seneca in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865. |
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Howell G. Trogden | Army | Private | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | May 22, 1863 | Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." He carried his regiment's flag and tried to borrow a gun to defend it. |
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Edwin M. Truell | Army | Private | Near Atlanta, Georgia | Jul 21, 1864 | Although severely wounded in a charge, he remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg. |
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Alexander H. Truett | Navy | Coxswain | Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala. | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
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Allen Tucker | Army | Sergeant | Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia | Apr 2, 1865 | Was 1 of the 3 soldiers most conspicuous in the final assault. |
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Jacob R. Tucker | Army | Corporal | Petersburg, Virginia | Apr 1, 1865 | Gallantry in action. |
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John Tweedale | Army | Private | Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Dec 31, 1862 – Jan 1, 1863 | 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. |
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Voltaire P. Twombly | Army | Corporal | Fort Donelson, Tenn. | Feb 15, 1862 | 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. |
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George W. Tyrrell | Army | Corporal | Battle of Resaca, Georgia | May 14, 1864 | Capture of flag. |
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George Uhrl | George Uhrl | Army | Sergeant | White Oak Swamp Bridge, Va. | Jun 30, 1862 | 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. |
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M. Emmet Urell | Army | Private | Bristoe Station, Virginia | Oct 14, 1863 | Gallantry in action while detailed as color bearer; was severely wounded. |
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John Vale | Army | Private | Nolensville, Tenn. | Feb 15, 1863 | 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. |
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Wilson Vance | Army | Private | Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Dec 31, 1862 | Voluntarily and under a heavy fire, while his command was falling back, rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or capture. |
75px | John M. Vanderslice | Army | Private | Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia | Feb 6, 1865 | Was the first man to reach the enemy's rifle pits, which were taken in the charge. |
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Joseph Van Matre | Army | Private | Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia | Apr 2, 1865 | 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. |
75px | Joseph E. Vantine | Navy | First Class Fireman | on board the USS Richmond | March 14, 1863 | For bravery aboard ship when an enemy round hit the ship's boiler, causing it to rupture. |
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Edward Van Winkle | Army | Corporal | Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia | Sep 29, 1864 | First name given as "Edwin" in some records |
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Pinkerton R. Vaughn | Marine Corps | Sergeant | on board the USS Mississippi | Mar 14, 1863 | During the abandonment of the Mississippi which had to be grounded, Sgt. Vaughn rendered invaluable assistance to his commanding officer, remaining with the ship until all the crew had landed and the ship had been fired to prevent its falling into enemy hands. |
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Charles Veale | Army | Private | Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia | Sep 29, 1864 | 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. |
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Moses Veale | Army | Captain | Wauhatchie, Tenn. | Oct 28, 1863 | Gallantry in action manifesting throughout the engagement coolness, zeal, judgment, and courage. His horse was shot from under him and he was hit by 4 enemy bullets. |
75px | Wheelock G. Veazey | Army | Colonel | Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. | Jul 3, 1863 | 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. |
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James D. Vernay | Army | Second Lieutenant | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | Apr 22, 1863 | Served gallantly as a volunteer with the crew of the steamer Horizon that, under a heavy fire, passed the Confederate batteries. |
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James W. Verney | Navy | Chief Quartermaster | First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Dec 24, 1864 – Feb 22, 1865 | Served as chief quartermaster on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions. |
75px | Victor Vifquain | Army | Lieutenant Colonel | Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala. | Apr 9, 1865 | Captured the enemy flag |
75px | Ernest von Vegesack | Army | Major and Aide de Camp | Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia | Jun 27, 1862 | While voluntarily serving as aide-de-camp, successfully and advantageously charged the position of troops under fire. |
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John H. Wageman | Army | Private | Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia | Jun 17, 1864 | 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. |
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Maurice Wagg | Navy | Coxswain | USS Rhode Island | December 31, 1862 | Served on board the USS Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor off Hatteras, 31 December 1862. |
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John W. Wagner | Army | Corporal | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | May 22, 1863 | Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." |
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John Wainwright | Army | First Lieutenant | Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Jan 15, 1865 | Gallant and meritorious conduct, where, as first lieutenant, he commanded the regiment. |
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James C. Walker | Army | Private | Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn. | Nov 25, 1863 | After 2 color bearers had fallen, seized the flag and carried it forward, assisting in the capture of a battery. Shortly thereafter he captured the flag of the 41st Alabama and the color bearer. |
75px | Mary E. Walker | Army | Contract Acting Assistant Surgeon (civilian) | Various | July 1861 – September 1864 | For devoting herself to the care of sick and wounded soldiers to the detriment of her own health. Only female recipient. Medal rescinded in 1917, restored in 1977. |
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Jerry Wall | Army | Private | Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. | Jul 3, 1863 | Capture of flag |
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Francis A. Waller | Army | Corporal | Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. | Jul 1, 1863 | Capture of flag of 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.). |
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William H. Walling | Army | Captain | First Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Dec 25, 1864 | During the bombardment of the fort by the fleet, captured and brought the flag of the fort, the flagstaff having been shot down. |
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John Walsh | Army | Corporal | Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia | Oct 19, 1864 | Recaptured the flag of the 15th New Jersey Infantry. |
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George W. Walton | Army | Private | Fort Hell, Petersburg, Virginia | Aug 29, 1864 | 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. |
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Martin Wambsgan | Army | Private | Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia | Oct 19, 1864 | 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. |
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James Ward | Navy | Quarter Gunner | Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala. | Aug 5, 1864 | Serving as gunner on board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
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Nelson W. Ward | Army | Private | Staunton River Bridge, Virginia | Jun 25, 1864 | 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. |
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Thomas J. Ward | Army | Private | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | May 22, 1863 | Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." |
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William H. Ward | Army | Captain | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | May 3, 1863 | Voluntarily commanded the expedition which, under cover of darkness, attempted to run the enemy's batteries. |
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John Warden | Army | Corporal | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | May 22, 1863 | Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." |
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Henry C. Warfel | Army | Private | Paines Crossroads, Virginia | Apr 5, 1865 | Capture of Virginia State colors. |
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David Warren | Navy | Coxswain | USS Monticello | Jun 23, 1864 – Jun 25, 1864 | Served as coxswain on board the USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, North Carolina, 23 to 25 June 1864. |
Francis E. Warren | Army | Corporal | Port Hudson, La. | May 27, 1863 | Voluntarily took part in an attack against the enemy's works under a heavy fire in advance of the general assault. Later Governor of Wyoming and a U.S. Senator. | |
Alexander S. Webb | Army | Brigadier General | Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. | Jul 3, 1863 | Distinguished personal gallantry in leading his men forward at a critical period in the contest. | |
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James Webb | Army | Private | Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia | Aug 30, 1862 | 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. |
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Alason P. Webber | Army | Musician | Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia | Jun 27, 1864 | 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. |
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Henry S. Webster | Navy | Landsman | Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Jan 15, 1865 | On board the USS Susquehanna during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865. |
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Charles H. Weeks | Navy | Captain of the Foretop | USS Montauk | September 21, 1864 | Served as captain of the foretop on board the USS Montauk, 21 September 1864. |
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John H. Weeks | Army | Private | Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia | May 12, 1864 | Capture of flag and color bearer using an empty cocked rifle while outnumbered 5 or 6. |
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Henry C. Weir | Army | Captain and Assistant Adjutant General | St. Mary's Church, Virginia | Jun 24, 1864 | 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. |
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George W. Welch | Army | Private | Battle of Nashville, Tenn. | Dec 16, 1864 | Captured the flag of the 13th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.). |
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Richard Welch | Army | Corporal | Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia | Apr 2, 1865 | Capture of flag. |
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Stephen Welch | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Rocky Face Ridge, Dug Gap, Georgia | May 8, 1864 | Risked his life in rescuing a wounded comrade under fire of the enemy. |
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Henry S. Wells* | Army | Private | Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia | Sep 29, 1864 | 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. |
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Thomas M. Wells | Army | Chief Bugler | Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia | Oct 19, 1864 | Capture of colors of 44th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.). |
William Wells | Army | Major | Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. | Jul 3, 1863 | Led the second battalion of his regiment in a daring charge. | |
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William Wells | Navy | Quartermaster | Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala. | Aug 5, 1864 | As landsman and lookout on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
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Edward Welsh | Army | Private | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | May 22, 1863 | Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." |
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James Welsh | Army | Private | Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia | Jul 30, 1864 | 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. |
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William Westerhold | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia | May 12, 1864 | Capture of flag of 23d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). |
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John F. Weston | Army | Major | Near Wetumpka, Ala. | Apr 13, 1865 | 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. |
75px | Loyd Wheaton | Army | Lieutenant Colonel | Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala. | Apr 9, 1865 | 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. |
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Daniel D. Wheeler | Army | First Lieutenant | Salem Heights, Virginia | May 3, 1863 | Distinguished bravery in action where he was wounded and had a horse shot from under him. |
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Henry W. Wheeler | Army | Private | First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia | Jul 21, 1861 | Voluntarily accompanied his commanding officer and assisted in removing the dead and wounded from the field under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry. |
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William M. Wherry | Army | First Lieutenant | Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo. | Aug 10, 1861 | Displayed conspicuous coolness and heroism in rallying troops that were recoiling under heavy fire. |
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Edward W. Whitaker | Army | Captain | Reams Station, Virginia | Jun 29, 1864 | 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. |
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Adam White | Army | Corporal | Hatcher's Run, Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia | Apr 2, 1865 | Capture of flag. |
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J. Henry White | Army | Private | Rappanhannock Station, Virginia | Aug 23, 1862 | 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. |
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Joseph White | Navy | Captain of the Gun | First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Dec 1864 and Jan 1865 | White served on board the USS New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13,14, and 15 January 1865. |
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Patrick H. White | Army | Captain | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | May 22, 1863 | Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works. |
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John M. Whitehead | Army | Chaplain | Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Dec 31, 1862 | Went to the front during a desperate contest and unaided carried to the rear several wounded and helpless soldiers. |
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Daniel Whitfield | Navy | Quartermaster | Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala. | Aug 5, 1864 | Serving as quartermaster on board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
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Frank M. Whitman | Army | Private | Battle of Antietam, Maryland and Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia | Sep 17, 1862 and May 18, 1864 | 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. |
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John Whitmore | Army | Private | Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala. | Apr 9, 1865 | Capture of flag. |
75px | William G. Whitney | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia | Sep 20, 1863 | 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. |
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Edward N. Whittier | Army | First Lieutenant | Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia | Sep 22, 1864 | 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. |
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Andrew J. Widick | Army | Private | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | May 22, 1863 | Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." |
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Franklin L. Wilcox | Navy | Ordinary Seaman | Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Jan 15, 1865 | On board the USS Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865. |
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William H. Wilcox | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia | May 12, 1864 | 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. |
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James Wiley | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. | Jul 3, 1863 | Capture of flag of a Georgia regiment. |
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George Wilhelm | Army | Captain | Champion Hill, or Bakers Creek, Mississippi | May 16, 1863 | Having been badly wounded in the breast and captured, he made a prisoner of his captor and brought him into camp. |
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Henry Wilkes | Navy | Landsman | U.S. Picket Boat No. 1 | October 27, 1864 | Wilkes served on board U.S. Picket Boat No. 1 in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate Ram, Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her. |
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Perry Wilkes | Navy | Pilot | USS Signal | May 5, 1864 | Served as pilot on board the USS Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. |
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Leander A. Wilkins | Army | Sergeant | Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia | Jul 30, 1864 | Recaptured the colors of 21st Massachusetts Infantry in a hand_to_hand encounter. |
Orlando B. Willcox | Army | Colonel | First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia | Jul 21, 1861 | Led repeated charges until wounded and taken prisoner. | |
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Anthony Williams | Navy | Sailmaker's Mate | First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Dec 24, 1864 – Feb 22, 1865 | Served as sailmaker's mate on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. |
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Augustus Williams | Navy | Seaman | Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Jan 15, 1865 | On board the USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault by the fleet on Fort Fisher, on 15 January 1865. |
Elwood N. Williams | Elwood N. Williams | Army | Private | Shiloh, Tenn. | Apr 6, 1862 | 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. |
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George C. Williams | Army | Quartermaster Sergeant | Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia | Jun 27, 1862 | 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. |
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John Williams | Navy | Boatswain's Mate | USS Mohican | November 7, 1861 | Captain of an 11-inch gun aboard the USS Mohican during action of the main squadron of ships against the heavily defended Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head, and against ships of the Confederate Fleet, 7 November 1861. |
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John Williams | Navy | Captain of the Maintop | USS Pawnee | June 26, 1861 | Serving as captain of the maintop of the USS Pawnee in the attack upon Mathias Point, 26 June 1861, Williams told his men, while lying off in the boat, that every man must die on his thwart sooner than leave a man behind. |
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John Williams | Navy | Seaman | USS Commodore Perry | October 3, 1862 | On board the USS Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Virginia, 3 October 1862. |
75px | Le Roy Williams | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia | Jun 3, 1864 | 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. Grave is located at Oakwood Cemetery (Niagara Falls, NY) |
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Peter Williams | Navy | Seaman | USS Ironclad Steamer Monitor | March 9, 1862 | Serving on board the USS Ironclad Steamer Monitor, Hampton Roads, 9 March 1862. |
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Robert Williams | Navy | Signal Quartermaster | USS Benton | Dec 23, 1862 – Dec 27, 1862 | Serving as quartermaster on board the USS Benton during the Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862. |
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William Williams | Navy | Landsman | USS Lehigh | November 16, 1863 | On board the USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task of freeing the Lehigh, which had been grounded, and was under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie. |
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William Haliday Williams | Army | Private | Battle of Peachtree Creek, Georgia | Jul 20, 1864 | Voluntarily went beyond the lines to observe the enemy; also aided a wounded comrade. |
75px | James A. Williamson | Army | Colonel | Battle of Chickasaw Bayou, Mississippi | Dec 29, 1862 | Led his regiment against a superior force, strongly entrenched, and held his ground when all support had been withdrawn. |
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Richard Willis | Navy | Coxswain | First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina | Dec 1864 and Jan 1865 | Willis served on board the USS New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14 and 15 January 1865. |
75px | Edward B. Williston | Army | First Lieutenant | Battle of Trevilian Station, Virginia | Jun 12, 1864 | Distinguished gallantry. |
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Charles E. Wilson | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia | Apr 6, 1865 | Charged the enemy's works, colors in hand, and had 2 horses shot from under him. |
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Christopher W. Wilson | Army | Private | Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia | May 12, 1864 | 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. |
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Francis A. Wilson | Army | Corporal | Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia | Apr 2, 1865 | Was among the first to penetrate the enemy's lines and himself captured a gun of the 2 batteries captured. |
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John Wilson | Army | Sergeant | Chamberlains Creek, Virginia | Mar 31, 1865 | 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. |
John A. Wilson | John A. Wilson | Army | Private | Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia | Apr 1862 | 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, Georgia, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta. |
75px | John M. Wilson | Army | First Lieutenant | Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia | Aug 6, 1862 | Remained on duty, while suffering from an acute illness and very weak, and participated in the action of that date. |
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William W. Winegar | Army | Lieutenant | Battle of Five Forks, Virginia | Apr 1, 1865 | 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. |
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Lewis S. Wisner | Army | First Lieutenant | Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia | May 12, 1864 | While serving as an engineer officer voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy's fire. |
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William H. Withington | Army | Captain | First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia | Jul 21, 1861 | Remained on the field under heavy fire to succor his superior officer. |
John Wollam | John Wollam | Army | Private | Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia | Apr 1862 | 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, Georgia, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta. |
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Henry Clay Wood | Army | First Lieutenant | Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo. | Aug 10, 1861 | Distinguished gallantry. |
Mark Wood | Mark Wood | Army | Private | Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia | Apr 1862 | 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, Georgia, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta. |
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Richard H. Wood | Army | Captain | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | May 22, 1863 | Led the "volunteer storming party," which made a most gallant assault upon the enemy's works. |
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Robert B. Wood | Navy | Coxswain | USS Mount Washington | April 14, 1863 | Attached to the USS Minnesota and temporarily serving on the USS Mount Washington, during action against the enemy in the Nansemond River, 14 April 1863. |
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William H. Woodall | Army | Civilian scout | Appomattox campaign | Mar 29, 1865 – Apr 9, 1865 | Captured flag of Brigadier General Rufus Barringer's headquarters brigade. Medal was deemed unwarranted in 1916, restored in Jun 1989 by the U.S. Army Board of Correction of Records. |
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Eri D. Woodbury | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia | Oct 19, 1864 | 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. |
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Alonzo Woodruff | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia | Oct 27, 1864 | Went to the assistance of a wounded and overpowered comrade, and in a hand_to_hand encounter effected his rescue. |
75px | Carle A. Woodruff | Army | First Lieutenant | Newbys Crossroads, Virginia | Jul 24, 1863 | 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. |
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Daniel A. Woods | Army | Private | Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia | Apr 6, 1865 | Capture of flag of 18th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.). |
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Samuel Woods | Navy | Seaman | USS Mount Washington | April 14, 1863 | As captain of the gun, serving temporarily on board the USS Mount Washington, during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863. |
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Evan M. Woodward | Army | First Lieutenant and Adjutant | Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia | Dec 13, 1862 | Advanced between the lines, demanded and received the surrender of the 19th Georgia Infantry and captured their battle flag. |
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John Woon | Navy | Boatswain's Mate | USS Pittsburg | April 29, 1863 | Serving on board the USS Pittsburg, Mississippi River, 29 April 1863. |
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Charles B. Woram | Navy | Seaman | Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala. | Aug 5, 1864 | Served on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
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Joseph Wortick | Army | Private | Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi | May 22, 1863 | Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." Last name sometimes spelled "Wertick" |
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William J. Wray | Army | Sergeant | Battle of Fort Stevens, D.C. | Jul 12, 1864 | Rallied the company at a critical moment during a change of position under fire. |
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Albert D. Wright | Army | Captain | Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia | Jul 30, 1864 | Advanced beyond the enemy's lines, capturing a stand of colors and its color guard; was severely wounded. |
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Edward Wright | Navy | Quartermaster | USS Cayuga | Apr 24, 1862 – Apr 25, 1862 | On board the USS Cayuga during the capture of Forts St. Philip and Jackson and the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862. |
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Robert Wright | Army | Private | Chapel House, Farm, Virginia | Oct 1, 1864 | Gallantry in action. |
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Samuel Wright | Army | Corporal | Nolensville, Tenn. | Feb 15, 1863 | 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. |
75px | Samuel C. Wright | Army | Private | Battle of Antietam, Maryland | Sep 17, 1862 | Voluntarily advanced under a destructive fire and removed a fence which would have impeded a contemplated charge. |
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William Wright | Navy | Yeoman | USS Monticello | Jun 23, 1864 – Jun 25, 1864 | Served as yeoman on board the USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, North Carolina, 23 to 25 June 1864. |
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Jacob F. Yeager | Army | Private | Buzzard's Roost, Georgia | May 11, 1864 | 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 |
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Andrew J. Young | Army | Sergeant | Paines Crossroads, Virginia | Apr 5, 1865 | Capturing the enemy flag |
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Benjamin F. Young | Army | Corporal | Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia | Jun 17, 1864 | Capture of flag of 35th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.) |
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Cavalry M. Young | Army | Sergeant | Osage, Kans. | Oct 25, 1864 | Gallantry in capturing General Cabell. |
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Edward B. Young | Navy | Coxswain | Aboard the USS Galena, Battle of Mobile Bay | Aug 5, 1864 | For his actions during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864 |
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Horatio N. Young | Navy | Seaman | Aboard the USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor | Nov 16, 1863 | For freeing his grounded ship while under fire. |
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James M. Young | Army | Private | Battle of Wilderness, Virginia | May 6, 1864 | 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. |
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William Young | Navy | Boatswain's Mate | Aboard the USS Cayuga, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip | April 24, 1862 – April 25, 1862 | Young calmly manned a Parrott gun throughout the action in which attempts by three rebel steamers to butt and board were thwarted and the ships driven off or captured, 11 gunboats were successfully engaged and garrisons forced to surrender. |
John L. Younker | John L. Younker | Army | Private | Battle of Cedar Mountain, Virginia | Aug 9, 1862 | 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. |
See also
References
- ↑ Defense link Medal of Honor history
- ↑ Porter, Naval History, p. 732.
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- Porter, David D. The Naval History of the Civil War Castle, Secaucus, NJ, 1984, ISBN 0-89009-575-2.