Jacob Wilson Parrott was an American soldier and carpenter. He was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor, a new military award first presented by the United States Department of War to six Union Army soldiers who participated in the Great Locomotive Chase in 1862 during the American Civil War (1861–1865).
Stephen Thomas, manufacturer, politician, jurist, and Union Army officer. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for gallantry.
Richard Conner was an American Civil War Union Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery in action.
Robert Alexander Pinn was an African American Union Army soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.
Charles Veale or Veal was an African American Union Army soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.
John Henry Moffitt was a United States representative from New York and the recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Civil War.
Richard Enderlin was a musician and United States Army soldier who received a Medal of Honor for the heroism he displayed when fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
Francis Jefferson Coates was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War and one of 64 men who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Horace Ellis served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Globe Tavern.
John Thomas Patterson served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Winchester.
Theodore Safford Peck was an American Civil War veteran who received the Medal of Honor. He also attained the rank of major general as Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard.
Leonidas Mahlon Godley was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He enlisted as 2nd Sergeant of Company E, 22nd Iowa Infantry Regiment on August 6, 1862, and was promoted 1st Sergeant in January 1863. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
William H. Appleton was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Captain John Barclay Fassett was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Fassett received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on 2 July 1863. He was honored with the award on 29 December 1894.
Joseph Fisher was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Fisher received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on 2 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 16 January 1894.
Joseph C. Hibson was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Squire Edward Howard was a Medal of Honor recipient who served for the United States Army during the American Civil War.
Henry Hill was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor on September 23, 1897.
Irwin Shepard was a first sergeant in the United States Army who earned the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. On 20 November 1863, he volunteered to join a group of men who were tasked with burning down several farm buildings that Confederate sharpshooters were using to shoot at Union units near Knoxville, Tennessee. For the successful completion of this task, Shepard was awarded the Medal of Honor on 3 August 1897.
Lewis A. Rounds was a Brevet Major of the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. Rounds was awarded the medal on 1 December 1864 for actions performed at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in May 1864.
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Company A, 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment 
