List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M–P

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This is a complete alphabetical list (M to P) 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.

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Medal of Honor

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 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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Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.

  This along with the *, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

ImageNameServiceRankUnit/CommandPlace of actionDate of actionNotes
Arthur MacArthur Jr.jpg Arthur MacArthur, Jr. Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of Wisconsin.svg 24th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Missionary Ridge, TennesseeNov 25, 1863Father of General Douglas MacArthur, who also was awarded a Medal of Honor
James Machon Navy Boy Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Brooklyn Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
Alexander Mack Navy Captain of the Top Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Brooklyn Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
John Mack Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Hendrick Hudson (1859) Aboard USS Hendrick Hudson (1859) Mar 5, 1865 Mar 6, 1865As seaman on board USS Hendrick Hudson, St. Marks, Florida, 5 and 6 March 1865, Mack served with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and, throughout this fierce engagement, made remarkable efforts in assisting transport of the gun.
John F Mackie (framed).jpg John F. Mackie Marine Corps
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Corporal
Flag of the United States Marine Corps.svg USS Galena Aboard USS Galena, Drewry's Bluff May 15, 1862Serving aboard USS Galena Mackie was the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor.
Michael Madden Army Private Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company K, 42nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Masons Island, Maryland Sep 3, 1861Assisted 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.
William Madden Navy Coal Heaver Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Brooklyn Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
James Madison Army
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Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company E, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia Mar 2, 1865Recapture of General Crook's headquarters flag.
William Magee Army Drummer Flag of New Jersey.svg Company C, 33rd New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Third Battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn.Dec 5, 1864In 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.
Jeremiah Mahoney Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Massachusetts.svg Company A, 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Fort Sanders, Knoxville, TennesseeNovember 29, 1863Capture of flag of 17th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).
Harry J. Mandy Army
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First Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company B, 4th New York Provisional Cavalry Regiment Battle of Front Royal, VirginiaAug 15, 1864Capture of flag of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Richard C. Mangam Army Private Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company H, 148th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry Hatcher's Run, Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865Capture of flag of 8th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.)
joseph s manning moh winner Joseph S Manning 1895 public domain USGov.jpg
joseph s manning moh winner
Joseph S. Manning Army Private Flag of Massachusetts.svg Company K, 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Fort Sanders, Knoxville, TennesseeNovember 29, 1863Capture of flag of 17th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).
William Marland MoH winner William Marland 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
William Marland MoH winner
William Marland Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of Massachusetts.svg 2nd Massachusetts Battery Battle of Grand Coteau, LouisianaNov 3, 1863After 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.
Charles D Marquette MoH winner Charles D Marquette 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Charles D Marquette MoH winner
Charles Marquette Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company F, 93rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865 Sergeant Marquette, although wounded, was one of the first to plant colors on the enemy's breastworks.
Albert Marsh MoH winner Albert Marsh 1895 public domain USGov.jpg
Albert Marsh MoH winner
Albert Marsh Army
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Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company B, 64th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaMay 12, 1864Captured the enemy flag
Charles H Marsh.jpg Charles H. Marsh Army Private Flag of Connecticut.svg Company D, 1st Connecticut Back Creek Valley, VirginiaJul 31, 1864Capture of flag and its bearer.
George Marsh Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Illinois.svg Company D, 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Elk River, TennesseeJul 2, 1863Voluntarily led a small party and, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
Edward S. Martin Navy Quartermaster Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Galena Aboard USS Galena, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864Securely lashed to the side of Oneida which had suffered the loss of her steering apparatus and an explosion of her boiler from enemy fire, Galena aided the stricken vessel past the enemy forts to safety. Despite heavy damage to his ship from raking enemy fire, Martin performed his duties with skill and courage throughout the action
George Martin Army
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Sergeant
Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg Company B, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment Millerstown, PennsylvaniaJul 1863Enlisted under the name Martin Schwenk, medal was issued under that name.
James Martin, II Marine Corps
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Sergeant
Flag of the United States Marine Corps.svg USS Richmond Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Sgt. Martin fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the furious two hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.
Sylvester Hopkins Martin MoH winner Sylvester Hopkins Martin 1905 public domain USGov.jpg
Sylvester Hopkins Martin MoH winner
Sylvester H. Martin Army
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Second Lieutenant
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company K, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Globe Tavern, VirginiaAug 19, 1864Gallantly made a most dangerous reconnaissance, discovering the position of the enemy and enabling the division to repulse an attack made in strong force.
William Martin Navy Boatswain's Mate Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Benton Aboard USS Benton, Yazoo River Expedition December 27, 1862Serving as boatswain's mate on board USS Benton during the attack on Hayne's Bluff, Yazoo River, 27 December 1862.
William Martin Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Varuna Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862 Captain of a gun on board USS Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862.
Sargent E A Mason.jpg Elihu H. Mason Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Ohio.svg Company K, 21st Ohio Infantry Great Locomotive Chase, GeorgiaApr 1862Fourth person to receive Medal of Honor
William Henry Mathews MoH winner William Henry Mathews 1895 public domain USGov.jpg
William Henry Mathews MoH winner
William H. Mathews Army
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First Sergeant
Flag of Maryland.svg Company E, 2nd Maryland Veteran Infantry Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, VirginiaJul 30, 1864Enlisted under the name Henry Sivel, and original Medal of Honor issued under that name. A new medal was issued in 1900 under true name.
John Calvin Matthews, MoH, Company A, 61st Pennsylvania in 1891 John Calvin Matthews 1891 public domain USGov.jpg
John Calvin Matthews, MoH, Company A, 61st Pennsylvania in 1891
John C. Matthews Army
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Corporal
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company A, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865Voluntarily took the colors, whose bearer had been disabled, and, although himself severely wounded, carried the same until the enemy's works were taken.
Milton Matthews Army Private Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company C, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865Capture of flag of 7th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.).
Henry B. Mattingly Army Private Flag of Kentucky.svg Company B, 10th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Battle of Jonesborough, GeorgiaSep 1, 1864Capture of flag of 6th and 7th Arkansas Infantry (C.S.A.).
Charles Porter Mattocks (October 11, 1840 - May 16, 1910) was a colonel in the Union Army who received the Medal of Honor. MajorMattocks.png
Charles Porter Mattocks (October 11, 1840 – May 16, 1910) was a colonel in the Union Army who received the Medal of Honor.
Charles P. Mattocks Army
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Major
Flag of Maine.svg 17th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Displayed 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.
Lowell Mason Maxham MoH winner Lowell Mason Maxham 1905 public domain USGov.jpg
Lowell Mason Maxham MoH winner
Lowell M. Maxham Army
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Corporal
Flag of Massachusetts.svg Company F, 7th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Second Battle of Fredericksburg, VirginiaMay 3, 1863Though 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.
William May Army Private Flag of Iowa.svg Company H, 32nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Nashville, TennesseeDec 16, 1864Ran ahead of his regiment over the enemy's works and captured from its bearer the flag of Bouanchaud's Battery from Louisiana serving in the Confederate States Army.
John B. Mayberry Army Private Flag of Delaware.svg Company F, 1st Delaware Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.Jul 3, 1863Captured the enemy flag
William B. Mayes Army Private Flag of Iowa.svg Company K, 11th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment Near Kenesaw Mountain, GeorgiaJun 15, 1864With 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.
MoH winner George H Maynard George H Maynard 1895 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner George H Maynard
George H. Maynard Army Private Flag of Massachusetts.svg Company D, 13th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Fredericksburg, VirginiaDec 13, 1862A 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.
Peter McAdams MoH winner Peter McAdams 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
Peter McAdams MoH winner
Peter McAdams Army
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Corporal
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company A, 98th Pennsylvania Infantry Salem Heights, VirginiaMay 3, 1863Went 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.
Benjamin F. McAlwee Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Maryland.svg , Company D, 3rd Regiment Maryland Volunteer Infantry Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, VirginiaJul 30, 1864Picked 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.
Charles McAnally MoH winner Charles McAnally 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Charles McAnally MoH winner
Charles McAnally Army
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Second Lieutenant
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company D, 69th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaMay 12, 1864In 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.
William Wallace McCammon MoH winner William Wallace McCammon 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
William Wallace McCammon MoH winner
William W. McCammon Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of Missouri.svg 24th Missouri Infantry Second Battle of Corinth, MississippiOct 3, 1862While 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.
Bernard McCarren Army Private Flag of Delaware.svg Company C, 1st Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry Battle of Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaJul 3, 1863Capture of flag.
Joseph McCauslln Army Private Flag of West Virginia.svg Company D, 12th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
Charles H McCleary MoH winner Charles H McCleary 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Charles H McCleary MoH winner
Charles H. McCleary Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of Ohio.svg Company C, 72nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Battle of Nashville, TennesseeDec 16, 1864Capture of flag of 4th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.), while in advance of his lines.
James M. McClelland Army Private Flag of Ohio.svg Company B, 30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Matthew McClelland Navy First Class Fireman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Richmond Aboard USS Richmond, Siege of Port Hudson March 14, 1863Serving on board USS Richmond in the attack on Port Hudson, 14 March 1863. Damaged by a 6-inch solid rifle shot which shattered the starboard safety-valve chamber and also damaged the port safety-valve, the fireroom of Richmond immediately became filled with steam to place it in an extremely critical condition. Acting courageously in this crisis, McClelland persisted in penetrating the steam-filled room in order to haul the hot fires of the furnaces and continued this gallant action until the gravity of the situation had lessened.
Samuel McConnell MoH winner Samuel McConnell 1910 public domain USGov.jpg
Samuel McConnell MoH winner
Samuel McConnell Army
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Captain
Flag of Illinois.svg Company H, 119th Illinois Infantry Regiment Battle of Fort Blakeley, AlabamaApr 9, 1865While 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, Private 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.
Michael McCormick Navy Boatswain's Mate Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Signal Aboard USS Signal, Red River Campaign May 5, 1864Served as boatswain's mate on board USS Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, USS Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning the fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Serving as gun captain and wounded early in the battle, McCormick bravely stood by his gun in the face of the enemy fire until ordered to withdraw.
Andrew McCornack MoH winner Andrew McCornack 1910 public domain USGov.jpg
Andrew McCornack MoH winner
Andrew McCornack Army Private Flag of Illinois.svg Company I, 127th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Adam McCullock Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Lackawanna Aboard USS Lackawanna, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
George E. McDonald Army Private Flag of Connecticut.svg Company L, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery Regiment Battle of Fort Stedman, VirginiaMar 25, 1865Capture of flag
John McDonald Navy Boatswain's Mate Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Baron DeKalb Aboard USS Baron DeKalb, Yazoo River Expedition December 23, 1862 December 27, 1862Serving on board USS Baron de Kalb, Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862.
John W. McDonald Army Private Flag of Illinois.svg Company E, 20th Illinois Infantry Regiment Battle of Shiloh, TennesseeApr 6, 1862Was severely wounded while endeavoring, at the risk of his life, to carry to a place of safety a wounded and helpless comrade.
Samuel O. McElhlnny Army Private Flag of West Virginia.svg Company A, 2nd West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Capture of flag.
Patrick H. McEnroe Army
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Sergeant
Flag of New York.svg Company D, 6th New York Cavalry Regiment Battle of Opequon, Virginia Sep 19, 1864Capture of colors of 36th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Daniel McFall Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Michigan.svg Company E, 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaMay 12, 1864Captured Colonel Barker, commanding the Confederate brigade that charged the Union batteries; on the same day rescued Lieutenant George W. Harmon of his regiment from the enemy.
John C. McFarland Navy Captain of the Forecastle Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Hartford Aboard USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864For not leaving his post while under fire during successful action against Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay.
Edward McGinn Army Private Flag of Ohio.svg Company F, 54th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Wilson McGonagle Army Private Flag of Ohio.svg Company B, 30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Andrew J. McGonnigle Army
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Captain and Assistant Quartermaster
Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg Quartermaster Corps Army of the Shenandoah (Union) Battle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaOct 19, 1864While acting chief quartermaster of General 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 General Sheridan.
Owen McGough Army
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Corporal
Flag of the United States (1861-1863).svg Battery D, 5th U.S. Artillery First Battle of Bull Run, VirginiaJul 21, 1861Through 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.
John McGowan Navy Quartermaster Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Varuna Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862McGowan occupied one of the most responsible positions on USS Varuna during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and in action against the rebel ship Morgan on 24 April 1862.
Thomas McGraw Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Illinois.svg Company B, 23rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865One of the three soldiers most conspicuous for gallantry in the final assault.
Patrick McGuire Army Private Flag of Illinois.svg Chicago Mercantile Independent Battery Light Artillery Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's work.
Alexander U. McHale Army
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Corporal
Flag of Michigan.svg Company H, 26th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaMay 12, 1864Captured a Confederate color in a charge, threw the flag over in front of the works, and continued in the charge upon the enemy.
Martin McHugh Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Cincinnati Aboard USS Cincinnati, Operations against Vicksburg May 27, 1863Serving on board USS Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863.
James McIntosh Navy Captain of the Top Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Richmond Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Charles W McKay MoH winner Charles W McKay 1880 public domain USGov.jpg
Charles W McKay MoH winner
Charles W. McKay Army
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Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company C, 154th New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of Rocky Face Ridge, Dug Gap, GeorgiaMay 8, 1864Voluntarily risked his life in rescuing under the fire of the enemy a wounded comrade who was lying between the lines.
George McKee Army
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Color Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company D, 89th New York Infantry Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg
Nineveh S. McKeen.jpg Nineveh S. McKeen Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of Illinois.svg Company H, 21st Illinois Infantry Regiment Stone River, Tennessee and Battle of Hoover's Gap, Liberty Gap, TennesseeDec 30, 1862 and Jun 25, 1863Conspicuous in the charge at Stone River, Tennessee, where he was three times wounded. At Liberty Gap, Tennessee, captured colors of 8th Arkansas Infantry (C.S.A.).
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Michael McKeever MoH winner
Michael McKeever Army Private Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company K, 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment Burnt Ordinary, VirginiaJan 19, 1863Was 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.
William McKnight (MOH) framed.jpg William McKnight Navy Coxswain Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Varuna Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862Captain of a gun on board USS USS Varuna during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and in action against the rebel ship Morgan , 24 April 1862.
Nathaniel A McKown MoH winner Nathaniel A McKown 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
Nathaniel A McKown MoH winner
Nathaniel A. McKown Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company B, 58th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaSep 29, 1864Capture of flag.
James McLeod Navy Captain of the Foretop Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg Aboard USS Pensacola, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862 April 25, 1862 Captain of foretop, and a volunteer from the Colorado, McLeod served on board USS Pensacola during the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip and the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862. Acting as gun captain of the rifled howitzer aft which was much exposed, he served this piece with great ability and activity, although no officer superintended it.
Martin T McMahon (cropped).jpg Martin T. McMahon Army
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Captain
Flag of the United States (1861-1863).svg U.S. Volunteers Army of the Potomac Battle of White Oak Swamp, VirginiaJun 30, 1862Under fire of the enemy, successfully destroyed a valuable train that had been abandoned and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy.
Francis M McMillen MoH winner Francis M McMillen 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Francis M McMillen MoH winner
Francis M. McMillen Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Ohio.svg Company C, 110th Ohio Infantry Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865Capture of flag.
John P. McVeane * Army
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Corporal
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company D, 49th New York Infantry Fredericksburg Heights, VirginiaMay 4, 1863Shot 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.
Walter F. McWhorter Army
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Commissary Sergeant
Flag of West Virginia.svg Company E, 3rd West Virginia Cavalry Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Capture of flag of 6th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.)
George W. McWilliams Navy Landsman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Pontoosuc Aboard USS Pontoosuc, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher Dec 24, 1864 Feb 22, 1865Served on board USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864, to 22 February 1865.
George E. Meach Army
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Farrier
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company I, 6th New York Cavalry Regiment Battle of Opequon, VirginiaSep 19, 1864Capture of flag
Thomas Meagher Army
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First Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company G, 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaSep 29, 1864Led a section of his men on the enemy's works, receiving a wound while scaling a parapet.
George Washington Mears MoH winner George Washington Mears 1910 public domain USGov.jpg
George Washington Mears MoH winner
George W. Mears Army Sergeant Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company A, 6th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment Battle of Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaJul 2, 1863With 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.
Charles Melville Navy Ordinary Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Hartford Aboard USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board the flagship USS Hartford during action against rebel gunboats, the ram Tennessee , and Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
John W. Menter Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Michigan.svg Company D, 5th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Capture of flag.
Henry C Merriam.jpg Henry C. Merriam Army
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Lieutenant Colonel
Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg 73rd Regiment Infantry U.S. Colored Troops Battle of Fort Blakeley, AlabamaApr 9, 1865Volunteered to attack the enemy's works in advance of orders and, upon permission being given, made a most gallant assault.
James K. Merrifield Army
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Corporal
Flag of Illinois.svg Company C, 88th Illinois Infantry Regiment Second Battle of Franklin, TennesseeNov 30, 1864Captured two battle flags from the enemy and returned with them to his own lines.
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George Merrill MoH winner
Augustus Merrill Army
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Captain
Flag of Maine.svg Company B, 1st Maine Veteran Volunteer Infantry Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865With 6 men, captured 69 Confederate prisoners and recaptured several soldiers who had fallen into the enemy's hands.
George Merrill Army Private Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company I, 142nd New York Volunteer Infantry Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaJan 15, 1865Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading.
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John G Merritt MoH winner
John G. Merritt Army
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Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company I, 142nd New York Volunteer Infantry First Battle of Bull Run, VirginiaJul 21, 1861Gallantry in action; was wounded while capturing flag in advance of his regiment.
Henry Coddington Meyer Army
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Captain
Flag of Minnesota.svg Company K, 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment Second Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaJun 17, 1864During 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. Buried in Rosedale Cemetery. [2]
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A U.S. Navy poster featuring Mifflin
James Mifflin Navy Engineer's Cook Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Brooklyn Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
Nelson Appleton Miles.jpg Nelson A. Miles Army Colonel Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg 61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaMay 2, 1863 May 3, 1863Holding with his command an advanced position against repeated assaults by the enemy.
Andrew Miller Marine Corps
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Sergeant
Flag of the United States Marine Corps.svg USS Richmond Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864Served board USS Richmond during Battle of Fort Morgan.
Frank Miller Army Private Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company M, 2nd New York Cavalry Regiment Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Capture of flag of 25th Battalion Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.); was taken prisoner, but successfully retained his trophy until recaptured.
Henry A. Miller Army
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Captain
Flag of Illinois.svg Company B, 8th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Fort Blakeley, AlabamaApr 9, 1865Capture of flag
Jacob C Miller MoH winner Jacob C Miller 1910 public domain USGov.jpg
Jacob C Miller MoH winner
Jacob C. Miller Army Private Flag of Illinois.svg Company G, 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
James Miller, MOH (framed).jpg James Miller Navy Quartermaster Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Marblehead Aboard USS Marblehead December 25, 1863Served as quartermaster on board the U.S. steam gunboat USS Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Acting courageously under the fierce hostile fire, Miller behaved gallantly throughout the engagement which resulted in the enemy's withdrawal and abandonment of its arms.
James P Miller MoH winner James P Miller 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
James P Miller MoH winner
James P. Miller Army Private Flag of Iowa.svg Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry Selma, AlabamaApril 2, 1865Capture of standard of 12th Mississippi Cavalry (C.S.A.).
John Miller Army
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Corporal
Flag of Ohio.svg Company G, 8th Ohio Infantry Battle of Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaJul 3, 1863for capture of 2 flags
John Miller Army Private Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company H, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia Mar 2, 1865for capture of flag
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William Edward Miller MoH winner
William E. Miller Army
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Captain
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company H, 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry Battle of Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaJul 3, 1863Without 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.
Daniel Milliken Navy Quarter Gunner Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS New Ironsides Aboard USS New Ironsides, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher Dec 1864 Jan 1865Milliken served on board USS New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864 and 13, 14 and 15 January 1865.
Charles Mills Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Minnesota Aboard USS Minnesota, Second Battle of Fort Fisher Jan 15, 1865On board USS Minnesota , in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
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Frank W Mills MoH winner
Frank W. Mills Army
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Corporal
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company C, 1st New York Mounted Rifles Regiment Sandy Cross Roads, North CarolinaSep 4, 1862While 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.
George Washington Mindil MoH winner George Washington Mindil 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
George Washington Mindil MoH winner
George W. Mindil Army
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Captain
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company I, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Williamsburg, VirginiaMay 5, 1862As 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.
Alexander H. Mitchell Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company A, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaMay 12, 1864Capture of flag of 18th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), in a personal encounter with the color bearer.
Theodore Mitchell Army Private Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company C, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865Capture of the flag of the Tennessee Brigade (C.S.A.).
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Corporal
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company C, 16th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Gaines' Mill, VirginiaJun 27, 1862Voluntarily took up the regimental colors after several color bearers had been shot down and carried them until himself wounded.
Archibald Molbone Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Rhode Island.svg Battery G, 1st Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865Was 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.
Hugh Molloy (framed).jpg Hugh Molloy Navy Ordinary Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Fort Hindman Aboard USS Fort Hindman March 2, 1864Served on board USS Fort Hindman during the engagement near Harrisonburg, Louisiana, 2 March 1864.
Patrick H Monaghan MoH winner Patrick H Monaghan 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Patrick H Monaghan MoH winner
Patrick Monaghan Army
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Corporal
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company F, 48th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Second Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaJun 17, 1864Recapture of colors of 7th New York Heavy Artillery.
Robert Montgomery Navy Captain of the Afterguard Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Agawam Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher December 23, 1864Montgomery served on board USS Agawam , as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
Charles Moore Navy Landsman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Marblehead Aboard USS Marblehead Dec 25, 1863Serving on board the U.S. steam gunboat USS Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island.
Charles Moore Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Kearsarge Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, FranceJun 19, 1864Served as seaman on board USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the raider Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
Daniel B. Moore Army
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Corporal
Flag of Wisconsin.svg Company E, 11th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Fort Blakeley, AlabamaApr 9, 1865At the risk of his own life saved the life of an officer who had been shot down and overpowered by superior numbers.
George Moore Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Rhode Island Aboard USS Rhode Island, loss of USS Monitor December 30, 1862Served on board USS Rhode Island which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of USS Monitor , 30 December 1862.
George G. Moore Army Private Flag of West Virginia.svg Company D, 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Fisher's Hill, VirginiaSep 22, 1864Capture of flag
Wilbur F. Moore Army Private Flag of Illinois.svg Company C, 117th Illinois Infantry Regiment Battle of Nashville, TennesseeDec 16, 1864Captured flag of a Confederate battery while far in advance of the Union lines.
William Moore Navy Boatswain's Mate Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Benton Aboard USS Benton December 27, 1862Serving as boatswain's mate on board USS Benton during the attack on Hayne's Bluff, Yazoo River, 27 December 1862.
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Delano Morey MoH winner
Delano Morey Army Private Flag of Ohio.svg Company B, 82nd Ohio Infantry Battle of McDowell, VirginiaMay 8, 1862After the charge of the command had been repulsed, he rushed forward alone with an empty gun and captured two of the enemy's sharpshooters.
Jerome Morford Army Private Flag of Illinois.svg Company K, 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
James H. Morgan Navy Captain of the Top Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Richmond Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864As captain of a gun on board USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Lewis Morgan Army Private Flag of Ohio.svg Company I, 4th Ohio Infantry Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaMay 12, 1864Capture of flag from the enemy's works.
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Richard H Morgan MoH winner
Richard H. Morgan Army
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Corporal
Flag of Iowa.svg Company A, 4th Iowa Cavalry Columbus, GeorgiaApr 16, 1865Capture of flag inside the enemy's works, contesting for its possession with its bearer.
WalterGoodaleMorrill.jpg Walter Goodale Morrill Army
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Captain
Flag of Maine.svg Company B, 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment Second Battle of Rappahannock Station, VirginiaNov 7, 1863Learning 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.
William Powers Morris MoH winner William Powers Morris 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
William Powers Morris MoH winner
William Morris Army
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Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company C, 1st New York Volunteer Cavalry Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Capture of flag of 40th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). [3]
MoH winner Francis Morrison Francis Morrison 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner Francis Morrison
Francis Morrison Army Private Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company H, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry Bermuda Hundred Campaign, VirginiaJun 17, 1864Voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire to bring off a wounded comrade.
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MoH winner John George Morrison
John G. Morrison Navy Coxswain Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Carondelet Aboard USS Carondelet July 15, 1862Serving as coxswain on board USS Carondelet , Morrison was commended for meritorious conduct in general and especially for his heroic conduct and his inspiring example to the crew in the engagement with the rebel ram Arkansas , Yazoo River, 15 July 1862.
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Benjamin Morse MoH winner
Benjamin Morse Army Private Flag of Michigan.svg Company C, 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaMay 12, 1864Capture of colors of 4th Georgia Battery (C.S.A.)
MoH winner Charles E Morse Charles E Morse 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner Charles E Morse
Charles E. Morse Army
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Sergeant
Flag of New York.svg Company I, 62nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of the Wilderness, VirginiaMay 5, 1864Voluntarily 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.
Charles W. Morton Navy Boatswain's Mate Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Benton Aboard USS Benton, Yazoo River Expedition December 23, 1862 December 27, 1862For extraordinary heroism onboard USS Benton during the expedition.
John W. Mostoller Army Private Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company B, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Lynchburg, VirginiaJun 18, 1864Voluntarily led a charge on a Confederate battery (the officers of the company being disabled) and compelled its hasty removal.
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Major
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg 116th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaMay 4, 1863 May 5, 1863In command of the picket line held the enemy in check all night to cover the retreat of the Army.
Patrick Mullen Navy Boatswain's Mate Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Wyandank Aboard USS Wyandank, Mattox CreekMar 17, 1865Served as boatswain's mate on board USS Wyandank during a boat expedition up Mattox Creek, 17 March 1865.
Patrick Mullen Navy Boatswain's Mate Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Don Aboard USS Don May 1, 1865For extraordinary heroism onboard USS Don where he saved an officer from drowning
Walter L. Mundell Army
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Corporal
Flag of Michigan.svg Company E, 5th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Capture of flag.
MoH winner Harvey May Munsell Harvey May Munsell 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner Harvey May Munsell
Harvey M. Munsell Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company A, 99th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaJul 1, 1863 Jul 3, 1863Gallant and courageous conduct as color bearer. (This noncommissioned officer carried the colors of his regiment through 13 engagements.)
Charles J. Murphy.jpg Charles J. Murphy Army
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First Lieutenant and Quartermaster
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg 38th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment "Second Scott's Life Guard" First Battle of Bull Run, VirginiaJul 21, 1861Took 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.
Daniel J. Murphy Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Massachusetts.svg Company F, 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Hatchers Run, VirginiaOct 27, 1864Capture of flag of 47th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).
Denis J. F. Murphy Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Wisconsin.svg Company F, 14th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Second Battle of Corinth, MississippiOct 3, 1862Although wounded three times, carried the colors throughout the conflict.
James T. Murphy Army Private Flag of Connecticut.svg Company L, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery Regiment Battle of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, VirginiaMar 25, 1865A piece of artillery having been silenced by the enemy, this soldier voluntarily assisted in working the piece, conducting himself throughout the engagement in a gallant and fearless manner.
John P. Murphy Army Private Flag of Ohio.svg Company K, 5th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Antietam, MarylandSep 17, 1862Capture of flag of 13th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
Michael C. Murphy, Obituary picture, March 4,1903 - The New York Evening World.jpg Michael C. Murphy Army
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Lieutenant Colonel
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg 170th New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of North Anna, VirginiaMay 24, 1864This 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.
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Patrick Murphy MoH winner
Patrick Murphy Navy Boatswain's Mate Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Metacomet Aboard USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864Served as boatswain's mate on board USS Metacomet , during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Robinson B. Murphy Army Musician Flag of Illinois.svg Company A, 127th Illinois Infantry Regiment Battle of Ezra Church, Atlanta, GeorgiaJul 28, 1864Being orderly to the brigade commander, he voluntarily led two regiments as reinforcements into line of battle, where he had his horse shot under him.
Thomas Murphy Army
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Corporal
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company K, 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaSep 30, 1864Capture of flag
Thomas C. Murphy Army
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Corporal
Flag of Illinois.svg Company I, 31st Illinois Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Voluntarily crossed the line of heavy fire of Union and Confederate forces, carrying a message to stop the firing of one Union regiment on another.
Thomas J. Murphy Army
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First Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company G, 146th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Five Forks, VirginiaApr 1, 1865Capture of flag
George S Myers MoH winner George S Myers 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
George S Myers MoH winner
George S. Myers Army Private Flag of Ohio.svg Company F, 101st Ohio Infantry Battle of Chickamauga, GeorgiaSep 19, 1863Saved the regimental colors by greatest personal devotion and bravery.
William H. Myers Army Private Flag of Maryland.svg Company A, 1st Maryland Cavalry Battle of Appomattox Courthouse, VirginiaApr 9, 1865Gallantry in action; was 5 times wounded.

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Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.

  This along with the *, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

ImageNameServiceRankUnit/CommandPlace of actionDate of actionNotes
Henry H. Nash Army
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Corporal
Flag of Ohio.svg Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 3, 1863Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with subsistence stores.
David Naylor Navy Landsman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Oneida Aboard USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864For his actions while on board USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864
MoH winner Zachariah C Neahr Zachariah C Neahr 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner Zachariah C Neahr
Zachariah C. Neahr Army Private Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company K, 142nd New York Volunteer Infantry Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaJan 15, 1865Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading.
John Neil Navy Quarter Gunner Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Agawam Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher December 23, 1864For his actions while serving on board USS Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864
Edwin M. Neville Army
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Captain
Flag of Connecticut.svg Company C, 1st Connecticut Cavalry Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Capture of the enemy flag
William D Newland (framed).jpg William D. Newland Navy Ordinary Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Oneida Aboard USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864Newland distinguished himself on board USS Oneida for his good conduct and faithful discharge of his station, behaving splendidly under the fire of the enemy and throughout the battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan.
MoH winner Marcellus J Newman Marcellus J Newman 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner Marcellus J Newman
Marcellus J. Newman Army Private Flag of Illinois.svg Company B, 111th Illinois Infantry Battle of Resaca, GeorgiaMay 14, 1864Voluntarily 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.
William H. Newman Army
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Second Lieutenant
Flag of New York.svg Company B, 86th New York Infantry Near Amelia Springs, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Capture of the enemy flag
MoH winner John H Nibbe John H Nibbe 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner John H Nibbe
John H. Nibbe Navy Quartermaster Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Petrel Aboard USS Petrel April 22, 1864Served as quartermaster on board USS Petrel during its capture in Yazoo River, 22 April 1864.
MoH winner Henry Clay Nichols Henry Clay Nichols 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner Henry Clay Nichols
Henry C. Nichols Army
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Captain
Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg 73rd Regiment Infantry U.S. Colored Troops Battle of Fort Blakeley, AlabamaApr 9, 1865Voluntarily made a reconnaissance in advance of the line held by his regiment and, under a heavy fire, obtained information of great value.
William Nichols Navy Quartermaster Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Brooklyn Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee , in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
MoH winner Robert Niven Robert Niven 1900 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner Robert Niven
Robert Niven Army
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Second Lieutenant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company H, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia Mar 2, 1865Capture of two flags
Daniel Noble Navy Landsman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Metacomet Aboard USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864As landsman on board USS Metacomet , Noble served among the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the U.S. monitor USS Tecumseh when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
MoH winner John J Nolan John J Nolan 1900 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner John J Nolan
John J. Nolan Army Sergeant Flag of New Hampshire.svg Company K, 8th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment Georgia Landing, LouisianaOct 27, 1862Although 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.
MoH winner Conrad Noll Conrad Noll 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner Conrad Noll
Conrad Noll Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Michigan.svg Company D, 20th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaMay 12, 1864Seized 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.
Jasper N. North Army Private Flag of West Virginia.svg Company D, 4th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
MoH winner Elliot Malloy Norton Elliot Malloy Norton 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner Elliot Malloy Norton
Elliott M. Norton Army
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Second Lieutenant
Flag of Michigan.svg Company H, 6th Michigan Cavalry Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Rushed ahead of his column and captured the flag of the 44th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.).
John R. Norton Army
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Second Lieutenant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company M, 1st New York ("Lincoln Cavalry") Cavalry Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Capture of the enemy flag
MoH winner Llewellyn Powell Norton Llewellyn Powell Norton 1880 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner Llewellyn Powell Norton
Llewellyn P. Norton Army
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Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company L, 10th New York Volunteer Cavalry ("Porter Guard") Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Charged the enemy and, with the assistance of Corporal Bringle, captured a fieldpiece with two prisoners.
MoH winner William Wallace Noyes William Wallace Noyes 1880 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner William Wallace Noyes
William W. Noyes Army Private Flag of Vermont (1837-1923).svg Company F, 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaMay 12, 1864Standing 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.
Christopher Nugent Marine Corps
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Orderly Sergeant
Flag of the United States Marine Corps.svg USS Fort Henry Aboard USS Fort Henry June 15, 1863For his actions while serving on board USS Fort Henry , Crystal River, Florida, 15 June 1863.
MoH winner Lee Nutting Lee Nutting 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
MoH winner Lee Nutting
Lee Nutting Army
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Captain
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company C, 61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Todd's Tavern, VirginiaMay 8, 1864Led the regiment in charge at a critical moment under a murderous fire until he fell desperately wounded.

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Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.

  This along with the *, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

ImageNameServiceRankUnit/CommandPlace of actionDate of actionNotes
Medal of Honor winner James Rowan O'Beirne James Rowan O'Beirne 1880 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner James Rowan O'Beirne
James R. O'Beirne Army
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Captain
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company C, 37th New York Volunteer Infantry (Irish Rifles) Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia May 31, 1862 Jun 1, 1862Gallantly maintained the line of battle until ordered to fall back.
Medal of Honor winner Henry D O'Brien Henry D O'Brien 1880 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Henry D O'Brien
Henry D. O'Brien Army
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Corporal
Flag of Minnesota.svg Company E, 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaJul 3, 1863Taking 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.
Oliver O'Brien Navy Coxswain Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS John Adams Aboard USS John Adams November 28, 1864Served as coxswain on board the U.S. sloop John Adams, Sullivan's Island Channel, 28 November 1864. Taking part in the boarding of the blockade runner SS Beatrice (UK registry) while under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie, O'Brien, who was in charge of one of the boarding launches, carried out his duties with prompt and energetic conduct. This action resulted in the firing of Beatrice and the capture of a quantity of supplies from her.
Peter O'Brien Army Private Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company A, 1st New York Volunteer Cavalry "Lincoln Cavalry" Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia Mar 2, 1865Capture of flag and of a Confederate officer with his horse and equipment
Thomas O'Connell Navy Coal Heaver Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Hartford Aboard USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board the flagship USS Hartford, during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864.
Medal of Honor winner Albert O'Connor Albert O'Connor 1880 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Albert O'Connor
Albert O'Connor Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Wisconsin.svg Company A, 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment Gravelly Run, VirginiaMar 31, 1865 Apr 1, 1865On 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.
Timothy O'Connor Army Private Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg Company E, 1st U.S. Cavalry Regiment Malvern, VirginiaJul 28, 1864Private O'Connor captured the flag of the Confederate 18th North Carolina Infantry. For extreme bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on January 5, 1865 and later achieved the rank of Sergeant.
Medal of Honor winner John O'Dea John O'Dea 1880 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner John O'Dea
John O'Dea Army Private Flag of Missouri.svg Company D, 8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party
Medal of Honor winner Menomen O'Donnell Menomen O'Donnell 1900 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Menomen O'Donnell
Menomen O'Donnell Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of Missouri.svg Company A, 11th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Fort DeRussey, LouisianaMay 22, 1863 and Mar 14, 1864Voluntarily 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.
Timothy O'Donoghue Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Signal Aboard USS Signal, Red River Campaign May 5, 1864Served as boatswain's mate on board USS Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864.
Charles Oliver Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company M, 100th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, VirginiaMar 25, 1865Capture of flag of 31st Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Medal of Honor winner Paul Ambrose Oliver Paul Ambrose Oliver 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Paul Ambrose Oliver
Paul A. Oliver Army
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Captain
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company D, 12th New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of Resaca, GeorgiaMay 15, 1864While acting as aide assisted in preventing a disaster caused by Union troops firing into each other
Medal of Honor winner Stephen O'Neill Stephen O'Neill 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Stephen O'Neill
Stephen O'Neill Army
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Corporal
Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg Company E, 7th U. S. Infantry Regiment Battle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaMay 1, 1863Took up the colors from the hands of the color bearer who had been shot down and bore them through the remainder of the battle.
Medal of Honor winner John N Opel John N Opel 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner John N Opel
John N. Opel Army Private Flag of Indiana.svg Company G, 7th Indiana Infantry Regiment Battle of the Wilderness, VirginiaMay 5, 1864Capture of flag of 50th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Medal of Honor winner David Orbansky David Orbansky 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner David Orbansky
David Orbansky Army Private Flag of Ohio.svg Company B, 58th Ohio Infantry Shiloh, Tennessee; Vicksburg, Mississippi, etc.1862 1863Gallantry in actions.
Medal of Honor winner Charles Alvin Orr Charles Alvin Orr 1900 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Charles Alvin Orr
Charles A. Orr Army Private Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company G, 187th New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VirginiaOct 27, 1864This soldier and two others, voluntarily and under fire, rescued several wounded and helpless soldiers.
Medal of Honor winner Robert Levan Orr Robert Levan Orr 1870 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Robert Levan Orr
Robert L. Orr Army
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Major
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865Carried the colors at the head of the column in the assault after two color bearers had been shot down.
John Ortega Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Saratoga Aboard USS Saratoga December 31, 1864Served as seaman during actions on two occasions. Carrying out his duties courageously during these actions, Ortega conducted himself gallantly through both periods. Promoted to acting master's mate.
Medal of Honor winner Jacob George Orth Jacob George Orth 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Jacob George Orth
Jacob G. Orth Army
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Corporal
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company D, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Battle of Antietam, MarylandSep 17, 1862Capture of flag of 7th South Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), in hand-to-hand encounter, although he was wounded in the shoulder.
Medal of Honor winner William Henry Osborne William Henry Osborne 1900 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner William Henry Osborne
William H. Osborne Army Private Flag of Massachusetts.svg Company C, 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Malvern Hill, VirginiaJul 1, 1862Although 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.
Albert Oss Army Private Flag of New Jersey.svg Company B, 11th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaMay 3, 1863Remained in the rifle pits after the others had retreated, firing constantly, and contesting the ground step by step.
Jacob H. Overturf Army Private Flag of Indiana.svg Company K, 83rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
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Medal of Honor winner Miles Mason Oviatt USMC
Miles M. Oviatt Marine Corps
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Corporal
Flag of the United States Marine Corps.svg USS Brooklyn Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864For actions against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay.

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Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.

  This along with the *, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

ImageNameServiceRankUnit/CommandPlace of actionDate of actionNotes
Loron F. Packard Army Private Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company E, 5th New York Cavalry Regiment Raccoon Ford, VirginiaNovember 27, 1863After his command had retreated, this soldier, voluntarily and alone, returned to the assistance of a comrade and rescued him from the hands of three armed Confederates.
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George H. Palmer
George H. Palmer Army Musician Flag of Illinois.svg 1st Illinois Cavalry Regiment Lexington, MissouriSeptember 20, 1861Volunteered 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.
Medal of Honor winner John Gideon Palmer John Gideon Palmer 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner John Gideon Palmer
John G. Palmer Army
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Corporal
Flag of Connecticut.svg 21st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Fredericksburg, VirginiaDec 13, 1862First of six 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.
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Colonel
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry Red Hill, AlabamaJan 14, 1865Attacked and defeated a superior force of the enemy without losing a man.
Thomas Parker, recipient of Medal of Honor.jpg Thomas Parker Army
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Corporal
Flag of Rhode Island.svg Company B, 2nd Rhode Island Infantry Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia and Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 2, 1865 and Apr 6, 1865Planted the first color on the enemy's works. Carried the regimental colors over the creek after the regiment had broken and been repulsed.
William Parker Navy Captain of the Afterguard Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Cayuga Aboard USS Cayuga, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862 April 25, 1862At the wheel on board USS Cayuga during the capture of Forts St. Philip and Jackson, and New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862.
George Parks Navy Captain of the Forecastle Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Richmond Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Medal of Honor winner Henry Jeremiah Parks Henry Jeremiah Parks 1898 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Henry Jeremiah Parks
Henry J. Parks Army Private Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company A, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaOct 19, 1864While 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 three more wagons and drivers.
James W. Parks Army
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Corporal
Flag of Missouri.svg Company F, 11th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Nashville, TennesseeDec 16, 1864Capture of flag
Jacob Parrot.jpg Jacob Parrott Army Private Flag of Ohio.svg Company K, 33rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Great Locomotive Chase, GeorgiaApr 1862First Medal of Honor recipient.
Joel Parsons Army Private Flag of West Virginia.svg Company B, 4th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Medal of Honor winner John Henry Patterson John Henry Patterson 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner John Henry Patterson
John H. Patterson Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg 11th U.S. Infantry Regiment Battle of the Wilderness, VirginiaMay 5, 1864Under 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.
John T. Patterson Army Principal Musician Flag of Ohio.svg 122nd Ohio Infantry Second Battle of Winchester, VirginiaJun 14, 1863With 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.
William H. Paul, c. 1901 William H. Paul, U.S. Medal of Honor Winner, c. 1901.jpg
William H. Paul, c. 1901
William H. Paul Army Private Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company E, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Antietam, MarylandSep 17, 1862Under 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.
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Medal of Honor winner Byron E Pay
Byron E. Pay Army Private Flag of Minnesota.svg Company H, 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment Nolensville, TennesseeFeb 15, 1863Was 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.
Irvin C. Payne Army
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Corporal
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company M, 2nd New York Cavalry Regiment Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Capture of Virginia State colors.
Medal of Honor winner Thomas H L Payne Thomas H L Payne 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Thomas H L Payne
Thomas H. L. Payne Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of Illinois.svg Company E, 37th Illinois Infantry Regiment Battle of Fort Blakeley, AlabamaApr 9, 1865While 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.
Platt Pearsall Army
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Corporal
Flag of Ohio.svg Company C, 30th Ohio Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Alfred Pearson.jpg Alfred L. Pearson Army
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Colonel
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg 155th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Lewis's Farm, VirginiaMar 29, 1865Seeing 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.
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A U.S. Navy poster featuring Pease
Joachim Pease Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Kearsarge Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, FranceJune 19, 1864Served as seaman on board USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the raider Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
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Cassius Peck
Cassius Peck Army Private Flag of the United States (1861-1863).svg Company F, 1st United States Sharpshooters Near Blackburn's Ford, VirginiaSep 19, 1862Took command of such soldiers as he could get and attacked and captured a Confederate battery of four guns. Also, while on a reconnaissance, overtook and captured a Confederate soldier.
Oscar E. Peck Navy Second Class Boy Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Varuna Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862Peck served as second class boy on board Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862.
Theodore Safford Peck 3.jpg Theodore S. Peck Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of Vermont (1837-1923).svg Company H, 9th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment Newport Barracks, North CarolinaFeb 2, 1864By long and persistent resistance and burning the bridges, kept a superior force of the enemy at bay and covered the retreat of the garrison.
Medal of Honor winner James Kastor Peirsol James Kastor Peirsol 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner James Kastor Peirsol
James K. Peirsol Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Ohio.svg Company F, 13th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Paines Crossroads, VirginiaApr 5, 1865Capture of flag
William R. Pelham (framed).jpg William Pelham Navy Landsman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Hartford Aboard USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board the flagship USS Hartford during successful actions against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Galusha Pennypacker.jpg Galusha Pennypacker Army
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Colonel
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg 97th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaJan 15, 1865Gallantly led the charge over a traverse and planted the colors of one of his regiments thereon, was severely wounded.
Medal of Honor winner Patrick Henry Pentzer Patrick Henry Pentzer 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Patrick Henry Pentzer
Patrick H. Pentzer Army
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Captain
Flag of Illinois.svg Company C, 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment Battle of Fort Blakeley, AlabamaApr 9, 1865Among the first to enter the enemy's entrenchments, he received the surrender of a Confederate general officer and his headquarters flag.
Thomas Perry Navy Boatswain's Mate Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Kearsarge Aboard off Cherbourg, FranceJune 19, 1864Served as boatswain's mate on board USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the raider Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
Joseph Pesch Army Private Flag of Missouri.svg Battery A, 1st Missouri Light Artillery Battle of Grand Gulf, Mississippi Apr 28, 1863 Apr 29, 1863With two 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.
Henry C. Peters Army Private Flag of Ohio.svg Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 3, 1863Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with subsistence stores
Alfred Peterson Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Commodore Perry Aboard USS Commodore Perry October 3, 1862On board USS Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Virginia, 3 October 1862.
Medal of Honor winner Philip Petty Philip Petty 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Philip Petty
Philip Petty Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company A, 136th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Fredericksburg, VirginiaDec 13, 1862Took up the colors as they fell out of the hands of the wounded color bearer and carried them forward in the charge.
Hon. Charles E. Phelps, Maryland - NARA - 527033.jpg Charles E. Phelps Army
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Colonel
Flag of Maryland.svg 7th Maryland Infantry Regiment Laurel Hill, VirginiaMay 8, 1864Rode 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.
Josiah Phillips Army Private Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company E, 148th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Sutherland's Station, VirginiaApr 2, 1865Capture of flag
William Phinney Navy Boatswain's Mate Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Lackawanna Aboard USS Lackawanna, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Frederick Phisterer.jpg Frederick Phisterer Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of the United States (1861-1863).svg 18th U.S. Infantry Regiment Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, TennesseeDec 31, 1862Voluntarily 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.
Medal of Honor winner Alonzo H Pickle Alonzo H Pickle 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Alonzo H Pickle
Alonzo H. Pickle Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Minnesota.svg Company B, 1st Battalion Minnesota Infantry Deep Bottom, VirginiaAug 14, 1864At the risk of his life, voluntarily went to the assistance of a wounded officer lying close to the enemy's lines and, under fire carried him to a place of safety.
Medal of Honor winner Edward M Pike Edward M Pike 1900 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Edward M Pike
Edward M. Pike Army
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First Sergeant
Flag of Illinois.svg Company A, 33rd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry Battle of Cotton Plant, ArkansasJul 7, 1862While 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.
Samuel E. Pingree.jpg Samuel E. Pingree Army
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Captain
Flag of Vermont (1837-1923).svg Company F, 3rd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Lee's Mills, VirginiaApr 16, 1862Gallantly led his company across a wide, deep creek, drove the enemy from the rifle pits, which were within 2 yards (1.8 m) of the farther bank, and remained at the head of his men until a second time severely wounded.
Medal of Honor winner Charles H Pinkham Charles H Pinkham 1880 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Charles H Pinkham
Charles H. Pinkham Army
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Sergeant Major
Flag of Massachusetts.svg 57th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Fort Stedman, VirginiaMar 25, 1865Captured 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.
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First Sergeant
Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg Company I, 5th Regiment United States Colored Troops Battle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaSep 29, 1864Took command of his company after all the officers had been killed or wounded and gallantly led it in battle.
James Milton Pipes.jpg James Pipes Army
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Captain
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company A, 140th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Second Battle of Ream's Station, VirginiaJul 2, 1863 and Aug 25, 1864While 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, Virginia, 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.
George J. Pitman Army
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Sergeant
Flag of New York.svg Company C, 1st New York Volunteer Cavalry Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Capture of flag of the Sumter Heavy Artillery (C.S.A.).
Corporal William Pittinger.jpg William Pittenger Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Ohio.svg Company G, 2nd Ohio Infantry Great Locomotive Chase, GeorgiaApr 1862Fifth person to receive Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor winner Henry E Plant Henry E Plant 1890 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Henry E Plant
Henry E. Plant Army
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Corporal
Flag of Michigan.svg Company F, 14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Bentonville, North CarolinaMar 19, 1865Rushed into the midst of the enemy and rescued the colors, the color bearer having fallen mortally wounded.
Medal of Honor winner George Crawford Platt George Crawford Platt 1890 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner George Crawford Platt
George C. Platt Army Private Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg Troop H, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment Battle of Fairfield, PennsylvaniaJul 3, 1863Seized 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.
Medal of Honor winner William Plimley William Plimley 1890 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner William Plimley
William Plimley Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company F, 120th New York Volunteer Infantry Hatcher's Run, Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865While 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.
Medal of Honor winner George H. Plowman George H. Plowman, Captain, 3rd Maryland Infantry (Union).jpg
Medal of Honor winner George H. Plowman
George H. Plowman Army
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Sergeant Major
Flag of Maryland.svg 3rd Maryland Infantry Regiment Second Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaJun 17, 1864Recaptured the colors of the 2d Pennsylvania Provisional Artillery.
Medal of Honor winner Thomas Plunkett Thomas Plunkett 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Thomas Plunkett
Thomas Plunkett Army
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Sergeant
Flag of Massachusetts.svg Company E, 21st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Fredericksburg, VirginiaDecember 11, 1862Seized 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.
George F. Pond Army Private Flag of Wisconsin.svg Company C, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry Drywood, KansasMay 15, 1864With two companions, attacked a greatly superior force of guerrillas, routed them, and rescued several prisoners.
No-nb bldsa 1c075.jpg James Pond Army
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First Lieutenant
Flag of Wisconsin.svg Company C, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry Battle of Baxter Springs, KansasOct 6, 1863While in command of two 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 three times, throwing the enemy into confusion and causing him to retire.
William B. Poole Navy Quartermaster Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Kearsarge Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France June 19, 1864He was serving as a Quartermaster on the sloop-of-war USS Kearsarge when she sank the commerce raider CSS Alabama off Cherbourg, France. He was awarded his Medal of Honor for gallantry under fire exhibited while steering the ship.
Ambrose Porter Army
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Commissary Sergeant
Flag of Missouri.svg Company D, 12th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry Tallahatchie River, MississippiAug 7, 1864Was one of four 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.
Horace Porter - Brady-Handy.jpg Horace Porter Army
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Captain
Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg US Army Ordnance Department Battle of Chickamauga, GeorgiaSep 20, 1863While 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.
John Porter.jpg John Reed Porter Army Private Flag of Ohio.svg Company G, 21st Ohio Infantry Great Locomotive Chase, GeorgiaApr 1862One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of General Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia, in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
William Porter Army
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Sergeant
Flag of New Jersey.svg Company H, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Cavalry Battle of Sayler's Creek, VirginiaApr 6, 1865Among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.
PhilipSPost.jpg Philip S. Post Army
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Colonel
Flag of Illinois.svg 59th Illinois Infantry Regiment Battle of Nashville, TennesseeDec 15, 1864 Dec 16, 1864Led his brigade in an attack on a strong position under intense fire. Later a U.S. Representative for Illinois.
Medal of Honor winner James Parke Postles James Parke Postles 1890 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner James Parke Postles
James P. Postles Army
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Captain
Flag of Delaware.svg Company A, 1st Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry Battle of Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaJul 2, 1863Voluntarily delivered an order in the face of heavy fire of the enemy.
George W. Potter Army Private Flag of Rhode Island.svg Battery G, 1st Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery Third Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaApr 2, 1865Was 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.
Norman F. Potter Army
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First Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company E, 149th New York Infantry Battle of Lookout Mountain, TennesseeNov 24, 1863Capture of flag (Bragg's army).
Medal of Honor winner William Henry Powell William Henry Powell 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner William Henry Powell
William Henry Powell Army
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Major
Flag of West Virginia.svg 2nd West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Sinking Creek Raid, Virginia (now West Virginia)Nov 26, 1862Distinguished services in raid, where with 20 men, he charged and captured the enemy's camp, 500 strong, without the loss of man or gun.
Albert Power Army Private Flag of Iowa.svg Company A, 3rd Iowa Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Pea Ridge, ArkansasMar 7, 1862Under 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.
Medal of Honor winner Wesley James Powers Wesley James Powers 1890 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Wesley James Powers
Wesley J. Powers Army
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Corporal
Flag of Illinois.svg Company F, 147th Illinois Infantry Regiment Oostanaula, GeorgiaApr 3, 1865Voluntarily swam the river under heavy fire and secured a ferryboat, by means of which the command crossed.
George Prance Navy Captain of the Main Top Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Ticonderoga Aboard USS Ticonderoga, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher Dec 1864 Jan 1865On board USS Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865.
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Medal of Honor winner Joseph Rollin Prentice
Joseph R. Prentice Army Private Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg Company E, 19th U.S. Infantry Regiment Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, TennesseeDec 31, 1862Voluntarily 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.
John Preston Navy Landsman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Oneida Aboard USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864Served on board USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Medal of Honor winner Noble Delance Preston Noble Delance Preston 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Noble Delance Preston
Noble D. Preston Army
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First Lieutenant and Commissary
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg 10th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Trevilian Station, VirginiaJun 11, 1864Voluntarily led a charge in which he was severely wounded.
Edward Price Navy Coxswain Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Brooklyn Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864On board USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay.
George Province Navy Ordinary Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Santiago de Cuba Aboard USS Santiago de Cuba, Second Battle of Fort Fisher Jan 15, 1865On board USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher.
Medal of Honor winner Hiram W Purcell Hiram W Purcell 1875 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Hiram W Purcell
Hiram W. Purcell Army
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Sergeant
Flag placeholder.svg Company G, 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Seven Pines, VirginiaMay 31, 1862While carrying the regimental colors on the retreat he returned to face the advancing enemy, flag in hand, and saved the other colors, which would otherwise have been captured.
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Second Lieutenant
Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company A, 140th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaJul 2, 1863Voluntarily 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.
Medal of Honor winner Edgar Pierpont Putnam Edgar Pierpont Putnam1890 public domain USGov.jpg
Medal of Honor winner Edgar Pierpont Putnam
Edgar P. Putnam Army
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Sergeant
Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company D, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Crumps Creek, VirginiaMay 27, 1864With 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.
Winthrop D. Putnam Army
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Corporal
Flag of Illinois.svg Company A, 77th Illinois Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Carried, with others, by hand, a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
George Pyne Navy Seaman Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg USS Magnolia USS Magnolia Landing Party, Battle of Natural Bridge Mar 5, 1865 Mar 6, 1865Served as a seaman on board USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Florida, 5 and 6 March 1865.

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