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The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government and is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "…conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States…" Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.

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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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

Image Name Service Rank Unit/Command Place of action Date of action Notes
Profile of a white man with a mustache, wearing a dark suit coat and bow tie. Quay, Matthew S.Matthew S. Quay Army
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Pennsylvania 134th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia Dec 13, 1862 Although out of service, he voluntarily resumed duty on the eve of battle and took a conspicuous part in the charge on the heights.
Head and shoulders of a white man with a drooping mustache, wearing a cavalry hat and a double-breasted military jacket with two medals pinned to the left breast. Quinlan, JamesJames Quinlan Army
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O-04Major
New York (state) 88th New York Infantry Battle of Savage's Station, Virginia Jun 29, 1862 Led his regiment on the enemy's battery, silenced the guns, held the position against overwhelming numbers, and covered the retreat of the 2d Army Corps.

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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

Image Name Service Rank Unit/Command Place of action Date of action Notes
Medal of Honor winner Peter F. Rafferty
Rafferty, PeterPeter Rafferty Army E-01Private New York (state) Company B, 69th New York Infantry Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia Jul 1, 1862 Having been wounded and directed to the rear, declined to go, but continued in action, receiving several additional wounds, which resulted in his capture by the enemy and his total disability for military service.
Ramsbottom, AlfredAlfred Ramsbottom Army
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First Sergeant
Ohio Company K, 97th Ohio Infantry Second Battle of Franklin, Tennessee Nov 30, 1864 Captured the flag of the 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.), in a hand-to-hand fight with the color bearer.
Medal of Honor winner Charles Franklin Rand
Rand, Charles F.Charles F. Rand Army E-01Private New York (state) Company K, 12th New York Infantry Battle of Blackburn's Ford, Virginia Jul 18, 1861 Remained in action when a part of his regiment broke in disorder, joined another company, and fought with it through the remainder of the engagement.
Rannahan, JohnJohn Rannahan Marine Corps E-04
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Corporal
United States Marine Corps USS Minnesota USS Minnesota Landing Party, Second Battle of Fort Fisher Jan 15, 1865 On board USS Minnesota in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
Medal of Honor winner George E Ranney
Ranney, George E.George E. Ranney Army Assistant Surgeon Michigan 2nd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Resaca, Georgia May 14, 1864 At great personal risk, went to the aid of a wounded soldier, Pvt. Charles W. Baker, lying under heavy fire between the lines, and with the aid of an orderly carried him to a place of safety.
Ranney, Myron H.Myron H. Ranney Army E-01Private New York (state) Company G, 13th New York Volunteer Infantry Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia Aug 30, 1862 Picked up the colors and carried them off the field after the color bearer had been shot down; was himself wounded.
Ratcliff, EdwardEdward Ratcliff Army
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First Sergeant
United States Company C, 38th U.S. Colored Troops Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia Sep 29, 1864 Commanded and gallantly led his company after the commanding officer had been killed; was the first enlisted man to enter the enemy's works.
Medal of Honor winner Jacob F Raub
Raub, Jacob F.Jacob F. Raub Army Assistant Surgeon Pennsylvania 210th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia Feb 5, 1865 Discovering a flank movement by the enemy, appraised the commanding general at great peril, and though a noncombatant voluntarily participated with the troops in repelling this attack.
Medal of Honor winner William H Raymond
Raymond, William H.William H. Raymond Army E-04
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Corporal
New York (state) Company A, 108th New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 3, 1863 Voluntarily and under a severe fire brought a box of ammunition to his comrades on the skirmish line.
Read, CharlesCharles Read Navy Ordinary Seaman United States Navy USS Magnolia USS Magnolia Landing Party, Battle of Natural Bridge March 6, 1865 As seaman on board USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Florida, 5 and 6 March 1865.
Read, Charles A.Charles A. Read Navy Coxswain United States Navy USS Kearsarge Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France June 19, 1864 Served as coxswain on board USS Kearsarge when she destroyed Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
Read, George E.George E. Read Navy Seaman United States Navy USS Kearsarge Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France June 19, 1864 Served as seaman on board USS Kearsarge when she destroyed Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
Read, Morton A.Morton A. Read Army
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Lieutenant
New York (state) Company D, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Appomattox Station, Virginia Apr 8, 1865 Capture of flag of 1st Texas Infantry (C.S.A.).
Rebmann, George F.George F. Rebmann Army E-05
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Sergeant
Illinois Company B, 119th Illinois Infantry Regiment Battle of Fort Blakely, Alabama Apr 9, 1865 Capture of flag.
Head and torso of a white man with a tuft of hair on his chin, wearing a military jacket buttoned only at the neck. Reddick, William H.William H. Reddick Army E-04
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Corporal
Ohio Company B, 33rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia Apr 1862 Sixth person to receive Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor winner Axel Hayford Reed
Reed, Axel H.Axel H. Reed Army E-05
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Sergeant
Minnesota Company K, 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia and Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn. Sep 19, 1863 and Nov 25, 1863 While in arrest at Chickamauga, Georgia, left his place in the rear and voluntarily went to the line of battle, secured a rifle, and fought gallantly during the two-day battle; was released from arrest in recognition of his bravery. At Missionary Ridge commanded his company and gallantly led it, being among the first to enter the enemy's works; was severely wounded, losing an arm, but declined a discharge and remained in active service to the end of the war.
Medal of Honor winner Charles Wellington Reed
Reed, Charles W.Charles W. Reed Army Bugler Massachusetts 9th Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 2, 1863 Rescued his wounded captain from between the lines.
Reed, George W.George W. Reed Army E-01Private Pennsylvania Company E, 11th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia Aug 21, 1864 Capture of flag of 24th North Carolina Volunteers (C.S.A.).
Reed, WilliamWilliam Reed Army E-01Private Missouri Company H, 8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Medal of Honor winner Charles Avery Reeder
Reeder, Charles A.Charles A. Reeder Army E-01Private West Virginia Company G, 12th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment Fort Gregg, Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia Apr 2, 1865 Capture of flag
Regan, JeremiahJeremiah Regan Navy Quartermaster United States Navy USS Galena Aboard USS Galena, Drewry's Bluff May 15, 1862 As captain of No. 2 gun on board USS Galena in the attack upon Drewry's Bluff, 15 May 1862.
Medal of Honor winner Robert Alexander Reid
Reid, RobertRobert Reid Army E-01Private Pennsylvania Company G, 48th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia Jun 17, 1864 Capture of flag of 44th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.).
Medal of Honor winner Daniel Peter Reigle
Reigle, Daniel P.Daniel P. Reigle Army E-04
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Corporal
Pennsylvania Company F, 87th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia Oct 19, 1864 For gallantry while rushing forward to capture a Confederate flag at the stone fence where the enemy's last stand was made.
Medal of Honor winner James Monroe Reisinger
Reisinger, J. MonroeJ. Monroe Reisinger Army E-04
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Corporal
Pennsylvania Company H, 150th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 1, 1863 Specially brave and meritorious conduct in the face of the enemy. Awarded under Act of Congress, January 25, 1907.
Renninger, LouisLouis Renninger Army E-04
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Corporal
Ohio Company H, 37th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Reynolds, GeorgeGeorge Reynolds Army E-01Private New York (state) Company M, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Opequon, Virginia Sep 19, 1864 Capture of Virginia State flag.
Medal of Honor winner Julius Dexter Rhodes
Rhodes, Julius D.Julius D. Rhodes Army E-01Private New York (state) Company F, 5th New York Cavalry Regiment Battle of Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia and Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia Aug 28, 1862 and Aug 30, 1862 After having had his horse shot under him in the fight at Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia, he voluntarily joined the 105th New York Volunteers and was conspicuous in the advance on the enemy's lines. Displayed gallantry in the advance on the skirmish line at Bull Run, Virginia, where he was wounded.
Medal of Honor winner Sylvester D Rhodes
Rhodes, Sylvester D.Sylvester D. Rhodes Army E-05
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Sergeant
Pennsylvania Company D, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia Sep 22, 1864 Was on the skirmish line which drove the enemy from the first entrenchment and was the first man to enter the breastworks, capturing one of the guns and turning it upon the enemy.
Rice, CharlesCharles Rice Navy Coal Heaver United States Navy USS Agawam Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher December 23, 1864 On board USS Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
Head and torso of a white man with thick dark hair and a full beard, wearing a double-breasted military jacket with a rectangular patch atop each shoulder. Rice, EdmundEdmund Rice Army
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Major
Massachusetts 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 3, 1863 Conspicuous bravery on the third day of the battle on the countercharge against Pickett's division where he fell severely wounded within the enemy's lines.
Rich, Carlos H.Carlos H. Rich Army
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First Sergeant
Vermont Company K, 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia May 5, 1864 Saved the life of an officer.
Richards, LouisLouis Richards Navy Quartermaster United States Navy USS Pensacola Aboard USS Pensacola, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip Apr 24, 1862 – Apr 25, 1862 Richards served as quartermaster on board USS Pensacola in the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and at the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862.
Richardson, William R.William R. Richardson Army E-01Private Ohio Company A, 2nd Ohio Cavalry Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia Apr 6, 1865 Having been captured and taken to the rear, made his escape rejoined the Union lines, and furnished information of great importance as to the enemy's position and the approaches thereto.
Medal of Honor winner William E Richey
Richey, William E.William E. Richey Army E-04
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Corporal
Ohio Company F, 2nd Ohio Cavalry Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia Sep 19, 1863 While on the extreme front, between the lines of the combatants single-handed he captured a Confederate major who was armed and mounted.
Richmond, JamesJames Richmond* Army E-01Private Ohio Company F, 8th Ohio Infantry Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 3, 1863 Capture of flag.
Ricksecker, John H.John H. Ricksecker Army E-01Private Ohio Company D, 104th Ohio Infantry Second Battle of Franklin, Tennessee Nov 30, 1864 Capture of flag of 16th Alabama Artillery (C.S.A.).
R. Riddell, RudolphRudolph R. Riddell Army
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Lieutenant
New York (state) Company I, 61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia Apr 6, 1865 Captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry (C.S.A.).
Riley, ThomasThomas Riley Army E-01Private Louisiana Company D, 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment Battle of Fort Blakely, Alabama Apr 4, 1865 Captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry.
Ringold, EdwardEdward Ringold Navy Coxswain United States Navy USS Wabash USS Wabash Landing Party, Pocotaligo, South Carolina Oct 22, 1862 Served on board USS Wabash.
William Y. W. Ripley.jpg Ripley, William Y. W.William Y. W. Ripley Army
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Lieutenant Colonel
US flag 34 stars.svg 1st United States Sharpshooters Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia Jul 1, 1862 At a critical moment brought up two regiments, which he led against the enemy himself, being severely wounded.
Roantree, James S.James S. Roantree Marine Corps E-05
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Sergeant
United States Marine Corps USS Oneida Aboard USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay Aug 5, 1864 On board USS Oneida during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Robbins, Augustus I.Augustus I. Robbins Army O-01
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Second Lieutenant
Vermont Company B, 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia May 12, 1864 While voluntarily serving as a staff officer successfully withdrew a regiment across and around a severely exposed position to the rest of the command; was severely wounded.
Roberts, JamesJames Roberts Navy Seaman United States Navy USS Agawam Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher December 23, 1864 Roberts served on board USS Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
Roberts, Otis O.Otis O. Roberts Army E-05
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Sergeant
Maine Company H, 6th Maine Volunteer Infantry Second Battle of Rappahannock Station, Virginia Nov 7, 1863 Capture of flag of 8th Louisiana Infantry (C.S.A.) in a hand-to-hand struggle with the color bearer.
Medal of Honor winner Robert Stoddart Robertson
Robertson, Robert S.Robert S. Robertson Army O-02
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First Lieutenant
New York (state) Company K, 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry Corbins Bridge, Virginia May 8, 1864 While acting as aide-de-camp to a general officer, seeing a regiment break to the rear, he seized its colors, rode with them to the front in the face of the advancing enemy, and rallied the retreating regiment.
Head of a square-jawed young white man with a chinstrap beard, wearing a backwards military cap. Robertson, SamuelSamuel Robertson* Army E-01Private Ohio Company G, 33rd Ohio Infantry Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia Apr 1862 One 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 tracks between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Medal of Honor winner George Frank Robie
Robie, George F.George F. Robie Army E-05
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Sergeant
New Hampshire Company D, 7th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment before Richmond, Virginia Sep 1864 Gallantry on the skirmish line.
Robinson, AlexanderAlexander Robinson Navy Boatswain's Mate United States Navy USS Howquah Aboard USS Howquah September 25, 1864 Served as boatswain's mate on board USS Howquah on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner, Lynx, off Wilmington, 25 September 1864.
Robinson, CharlesCharles Robinson Navy Boatswain's Mate United States Navy USS Baron DeKalb Aboard USS Baron DeKalb, Yazoo Pass Expedition Dec 23, 1862 – Dec 27, 1862 Serving on board USS Baron de Kalb, Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862.
Medal of Honor winner Elbridge Robinson
Robinson, ElbridgeElbridge Robinson Army E-01Private Ohio Company C, 122nd Ohio Infantry Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia Jun 14, 1863 With one companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union line, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture.
Robinson, James H.James H. Robinson Army E-01Private Michigan Company B, 3rd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Brownsville, Arkansas Jan 27, 1865 Successfully defended himself, single-handed against 7 guerrillas, killing the leader (Captain W. C. Stephenson) and driving off the remainder of the party.
A white man with a full beard extending down to the center of his chest, wearing a long military jacket. He is standing with one hand behind his back and the other inside his jacket. Robinson, John C.John C. Robinson Army
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Brigadier General
United States Commander, Vcorpsbadge2.png 2nd Division, V Corps, Army of the Potomac Laurel Hill, Virginia May 8, 1864 Placed himself at the head of the leading brigade in a charge upon the enemy's breastworks; was severely wounded.
Robinson, John H.John H. Robinson Army E-01Private Massachusetts Company I, 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 3, 1863 Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Robinson, ThomasThomas Robinson Army E-01Private Pennsylvania Company H, 81st Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia May 12, 1864 Capture of flag in a hand-to-hand conflict.
Rock, FrederickFrederick Rock Army E-01Private Ohio Company A, 37th Ohio Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Medal of Honor winner Charles Mortimer Rockefeller
Rockefeller, Charles M.Charles M. Rockefeller Army
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Lieutenant
New York (state) Company A, 178th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Fort Blakely, Alabama Apr 9, 1865 Voluntarily and alone, under a heavy fire, obtained valuable information which a reconnoitering party of 25 men had previously attempted and failed to obtain, suffering severe loss in the attempt.
Head and shoulders of a balding white man with a drooping handlebar mustache and pince-nez glasses. He is wearing a double-breasted military jacket with shoulderboards. Rodenbough, Theophilus F.Theophilus F. Rodenbough Army O-03
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Captain
United States 2nd U.S. Cavalry Regiment Battle of Trevilian Station, Virginia Jun 11, 1864 Handled the regiment with great skill and valor, was severely wounded.
Rohm, Ferdinand F.Ferdinand F. Rohm Army Chief Bugler Pennsylvania 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry Reams Station, Virginia Aug 25, 1864 While his regiment was retiring under fire voluntarily remained behind to succor a wounded officer who was in great danger, secured assistance, and removed the officer to a place of safety.
Rood, Oliver P.Oliver P. Rood Army E-01Private Indiana Company B, 20th Indiana Infantry Regiment Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 3, 1863 Capture of flag of 21st North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).
3 Quarters view of a man with a mustache in civilian attire Roosevelt, George W.George W. Roosevelt Army
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First Sergeant
Pennsylvania Company K. 26th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia and Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Aug 30, 1862 and Jul 2, 1863 At Bull Run, Virginia, recaptured the colors, which had been seized by the enemy. At Gettysburg captured a Confederate color bearer and color, in which effort he was severely wounded.
Framed portrait of a white man with a full bushy beard, wearing a dark military jacket and holding a tall feathered military hat. Ross, Marion A.Marion A. Ross* Army E-05
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Sergeant Major
Ohio 2nd Ohio Infantry Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia Apr 1862 Nineteen of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of General Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into the enemy's territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia, in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Rossbach, ValentineValentine Rossbach Army E-05
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Sergeant
New York (state) 34th New York Battery Spotsylvania, Virginia May 12, 1864 Encouraged his cannoneers to hold a very dangerous position, and when all depended on several good shots it was from his piece that the most effective were delivered, causing the enemy's fire to cease and thereby relieving the critical position of the Federal troops.
Medal of Honor winner Stephen Rought
Rought, StephenStephen Rought Army E-05
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Sergeant
Pennsylvania Company A, 141st Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia May 6, 1864 Capture of flag of 13th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).
Rounds, Lewis A.Lewis A. Rounds Army E-01Private Ohio Company D, 8th Ohio Infantry Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia May 12, 1864 Capture of flag.
Rountry, JohnJohn Rountry Navy First Class Fireman United States NavyUSS Montauk Aboard USS Montauk September 21, 1864 Served as first class fireman on board USS Montauk, 21 September 1864.
Medal of Honor winner J Levi Roush
Roush, J. LeviJ. Levi Roush Army E-04
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Corporal
Pennsylvania Company D, 6th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 2, 1863 Was one of six volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.
Medal of Honor winner Archibald Hamilton Rowand Jr
Rowand, Archibald H., Jr.Archibald H. Rowand, Jr. Army E-01Private West Virginia Company K, 1st West Virginia Cavalry Winter of 1864–65 Was one of two men who succeeded in getting through the enemy's lines with dispatches to General Grant.
Medal of Honor winner Henry Walker Rowe
Rowe, Henry W.Henry W. Rowe Army E-01Private New Hampshire Company I, 11th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia Jun 17, 1864 With two companions, he rushed and disarmed 27 enemy pickets, capturing a stand of flags.
Portrait of a white man with a combover and sideburns connected to a mustache, wearing a dark suit. Rundle, Charles W.Charles W. Rundle Army E-01Private Illinois Company A, 116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Rush, JohnJohn Rush Navy First Class Fireman United States Navy USS Richmond Aboard USS Richmond, Farragut's attack on Port Hudson March 14, 1863 Serving on board USS Richmond in the attack on Port Hudson, 14 March 1863.
Russell, Charles L.Charles L. Russell Army E-04
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Corporal
New York (state) Company H, 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia May 12, 1864 Capture of flag of 42d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Medal of Honor winner Milton T Russell
Russell, MiltonMilton Russell Army O-03
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Captain
Indiana Company A, 51st Indiana Infantry Stone River, Tennessee Dec 29, 1862 Was the first man to cross Stone River and, in the face of a galling fire from the concealed skirmishers of the enemy, led his men up the hillside, driving the opposing skirmishers before them.
Medal of Honor winner John T Rutherford
Rutherford, John T.John T. Rutherford Army O-02
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First Lieutenant
New York (state) Company L, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Yellow Tavern, Virginia and Hanovertown, Virginia May 11, 1864 and May 27, 1864 Made a successful charge at Yellow Tavern, Virginia, 11 May 1864, by which 90 prisoners were captured. On 27 May 1864, in a gallant dash on a superior force of the enemy and in a personal encounter, captured his opponent.
Medal of Honor winner James May Rutter
Rutter, James M.James M. Rutter Army E-05
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Sergeant
Pennsylvania Company L, 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 1, 1863 At great risk of his life went to the assistance of a wounded comrade, and while under fire removed him to a place of safety.
Medal of Honor winner Peter J Ryan
Ryan, Peter J.Peter J. Ryan Army E-01Private Indiana Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry Regiment Battle of Opequon, Virginia Sep 19, 1864 With one companion, captured 14 Confederates in the severest part of the battle.

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

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Image Name Service Rank Unit/Command Place of action Date of action Notes
Medal of Honor winner Louis Jeanolette Sacriste 1885
Sacriste, Louis J.Louis J. Sacriste Army
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First Lieutenant
Pennsylvania Company D, 116th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia and Second Battle of Auburn, Virginia May 3, 1863 and Oct 14, 1863 Saved from capture a gun of the 5th Maine Battery. Voluntarily carried orders which resulted in saving from destruction or capture the picket line of the 1st Division, 2d Army Corps.
Sagelhurst, John C.John C. Sagelhurst Army
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Sergeant
New Jersey Company B, 1st New Jersey Cavalry Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia Feb 6, 1865 Under a heavy fire from the enemy carried off the field a commissioned officer who was severely wounded and also led a charge on the enemy's rifle pits.
Sancrainte, Charles F.Charles F. Sancrainte Army E-01Private Michigan Company B, 15th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Atlanta, Georgia Jul 22, 1864 Voluntarily scaled the enemy's breastworks and signaled to his commanding officer in charge; also in single combat captured the colors of the 5th Texas Regiment (C.S.A.).
Sanderson, AaronAaron Sanderson Navy Landsman United States Navy USS Wyandank USS Wyandank March 17, 1865 Served on board USS Wyandank during a boat expedition up Mattox Creek, 17 March 1865. True name "Aaron Anderson".
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First Sergeant
Pennsylvania Company G, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry Dabney's Mills, Virginia Feb 6, 1865 – Feb 7, 1865 Grasped the enemy's colors in the face of a deadly fire and brought them inside the lines.
Medal of Honor winner Jacob Sanford 1893
Sanford, JacobJacob Sanford Army E-01Private Illinois 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Medal of Honor winner Jackson George Sargent 1913
Sargent, JacksonJackson Sargent Army E-05
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Sergeant
Vermont Company D, 5th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia Apr 2, 1865 First to scale the enemy's works and plant the colors thereon.
Sartwell, HenryHenry Sartwell Army E-05
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Sergeant
New York (state) Company D, 123rd New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia May 3, 1863 Was severely wounded by a gunshot in his left arm, went half a mile to the rear but insisted on returning to his company and continue to fight bravely until he became exhausted from the loss of blood and was compelled to retire from the field.
Saunders, JamesJames Saunders Navy Quartermaster United States Navy USS Kearsarge USS Kearsarge June 19, 1864 Served as quartermaster on board USS Kearsarge when she destroyed Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
Savacool, Edwin F.Edwin F. Savacool* Army
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O-03Captain
New York (state) Company K, 1st Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry ("Lincoln Cavalry") Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia Apr 6, 1865 Capture of flag, during which he was wounded and died several days later in Washington, D.C.
Savage, AuzellaAuzella Savage Navy Ordinary Seaman United States Navy USS Santiago de Cuba Aboard USS Santiago de Cuba at Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina Jan 15, 1865 On board USS Santiago de Cuba in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
A balding white man with a full beard, wearing a long double-breasted military jacket. His right hand is in his jacket and his left is holding a wide-brimmed hat. Saxton, RufusRufus Saxton Army Union Army brigadier general rank insignia.svg Brigadier General United States Department of Maryland Shenandoah Valley Campaign, Harpers Ferry, (at that time) Virginia May 26, 1862 – May 30, 1862 Distinguished gallantry and good conduct in the defense.
Scanlan, PatrickPatrick Scanlan Army E-01Private Massachusetts Company A, 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Ashepoo River, South Carolina May 24, 1864 Volunteered as a member of a boat crew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry assisted in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to a heavy fire from a Confederate battery.
Medal of Honor winner Martin E Scheibner 1913
Scheibner, Martin E.Martin E. Scheibner Army E-01Private Pennsylvania Company G, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Mine Run, Virginia Nov 27, 1863 Voluntarily extinguished the burning fuse of a shell which had been thrown into the lines of the regiment by the enemy.
Schenck, Benjamin W.Benjamin W. Schenck Army E-01Private Illinois Company D, 116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.
Schiller, JohnJohn Schiller Army E-01Private New York (state) Company E, 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia Sep 29, 1864 Advanced to the ditch of the enemy's works.
Schlachter, PhilippPhilipp Schlachter Army E-01Private New York (state) Company F, 73rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia May 12, 1864 Capture of flag of 15th Louisiana Infantry (C.S.A.).
Schmal, George W.George W. Schmal Army Blacksmith New York (state) Company M, 24th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry Paines Crossroads, Virginia Apr 5, 1865 Capture of flag.
Schmauch, AndrewAndrew Schmauch Army E-01Private Ohio Company A, 30th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Conrad Schmidt of the 2nd US Cavalry Schmidt, ConradConrad Schmidt Army
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First Sergeant
United States Company K, 2nd U.S. Cavalry Regiment Battle of Opequon, Virginia Sep 19, 1864 Went to the assistance of his regimental commander, whose horse had been killed under him in a charge, mounted the officer behind him, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and returned him to his command.
Schmidt, WilliamWilliam Schmidt Army E-01Private Ohio Company G, 37th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn. Nov 25, 1863 Rescued a wounded comrade under terrific fire.
Medal of Honor winner George Schneider 1890
Schneider, GeorgeGeorge Schneider Army
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E-05Sergeant
Maryland Company G, 3rd Maryland Veteran Infantry Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia Jul 30, 1864 After the color sergeant had been shot down, seized the colors and planted them on the enemy's works during the charge.
Schnell, ChristianChristian Schnell Army
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Ohio Company C, 37th Ohio Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Head and shoulders of a balding white man with wide sideburns connecting to a mustache. He is wearing a military jacket with shoulderboards and a wide sash across the chest. Schofield, John M.John M. Schofield Army
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O-04Major
Missouri 1st Missouri Volunteer Infantry Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri Aug 10, 1861 Was conspicuously gallant in leading a regiment in a successful charge against the enemy.
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Pennsylvania 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment Battle of Opequon, Virginia Sep 19, 1864 At a critical period, gallantly led a cavalry charge against the left of the enemy's line of battle, drove the enemy out of his works, and captured many prisoners.
Schorn, CharlesCharles Schorn Army Chief Bugler West Virginia Company M, 1st West Virginia Cavalry Battle of Appomattox Station, Virginia Apr 8, 1865 Capture of flag of the Sumter Flying Artillery (C.S.A.).
Schubert (Medal of Honor), MartinMartin Schubert (Medal of Honor) Army E-01Private New York (state) Company E, 26th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia Dec 13, 1862 Relinquished a furlough granted for wounds, entered the battle, where he picked up the colors after several bearers had been killed or wounded, and carried them until himself again wounded.
Schutt, GeorgeGeorge Schutt Navy Coxswain United States Navy USS Hendrick Hudson USS Hendrick Hudson Mar 5, 1865 – Mar 6, 1865 As coxswain on board USS Hendrick Hudson, St. Marks, Florida, 5 and 6 March 1865.
Head of a white man with wavy hair and a bushy mustache wearing a military jacket with the letters "U.S.V." on the high, stiff collar. Schwan, TheodoreTheodore Schwan Army
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O-02First Lieutenant
United States 10th U.S. Infantry Regiment Battle of Peebles' Farm, Virginia Oct 1, 1864 At the imminent risk of his own life, while his regiment was falling back before a superior force of the enemy, he dragged a wounded and helpless officer to the rear, thus saving him from death or capture.
Schwenk, MartinMartin Schwenk Army
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United States Company B, 6th U.S. Cavalry Millerstown, Pennsylvania Jul 1863 Bravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy's lines; also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy.
Scofield, David H.David H. Scofield Army
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New York (state) Company K. 5th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry "1st Ira Harris Guard" Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia Oct 19, 1864 Capture of flag of 13th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Head of a white man with a receding hairline and a bushy mustache hanging over his mouth. Scott, AlexanderAlexander Scott Army
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Vermont Company D, 10th Vermont Infantry Battle of Monocacy Junction, Maryland Jul 9, 1864 Under a very heavy fire of the enemy saved the national flag of his regiment from capture.
Head of a young white man with a thin mustache and hair pointing straight up from his forehead, wearing a large bowtie. John Morehead Scott* Army
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Ohio Company G, 21st Ohio Infantry Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia Apr 1862 One 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, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Bvt. Maj. John Wallace Scott, c. 1903
Scott, J. WallaceJ. Wallace Scott Army
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O-03Captain
Ohio Company F, 21st Ohio Infantry Battle of Five Forks, Virginia Apr 1, 1865 Capture of the flag of the 16th South Carolina Infantry, in hand-to-hand combat.
Julian-scott-cdv.JPG Scott, Julian A.Julian A. Scott Army Drummer Vermont Company E, 3rd Vermont Infantry Battle of Lee's Mills, Virginia April 16, 1862 Crossed the creek under a terrific fire of musketry several times to assist in bringing off the wounded.
Seaman, Elisha B.Elisha B. Seaman Army E-01Private Ohio Company A, 66th Ohio Infantry Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia May 2, 1863 Was one of party of four who voluntarily brought into the Union lines, under fire, a wounded Confederate officer from whom was obtained valuable information concerning the enemy.
Seanor, JamesJames Seanor Navy Master at Arms United States Navy USS Chickasaw USS Chickasaw at Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 Served as master-at-arms on board the ironclad USS Chickasaw, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Medal of Honor winner Cyrus Sears 1903
Sears, CyrusCyrus Sears Army O-02First Lieutenant Ohio 11th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Battle of Iuka, Mississippi Sep 19, 1862 Although severely wounded, fought his battery until the cannoneers and horses were nearly all killed or wounded.
Medal of Honor winner Thomas Orville Seaver 1875
Seaver, Thomas O.Thomas O. Seaver Army
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Vermont 3rd Vermont Infantry Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia May 10, 1864 At the head of three regiments and under a most galling fire attacked and occupied the enemy's works.
Seitzinger, James M.James M. Seitzinger Army E-01Private Pennsylvania Company G, 116th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia Jun 3, 1864 When the color bearer was shot down, this soldier seized the colors and bore them gallantly in a charge against the enemy.
Medal of Honor winner Alfred Jacob Sellers 1865
Sellers, Alfred J.Alfred J. Sellers Army
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O-04Major
Pennsylvania 90th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 1, 1863 Voluntarily led the regiment under a withering fire to a position from which the enemy was repulsed.
Seston, Charles H.Charles H. Seston* Army
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Indiana Company I, 11th Indiana Infantry Battle of Opequon, Virginia Sep 19, 1864 Gallant and meritorious service in carrying the regimental colors.
Seward, Richard H.Richard H. Seward Navy Paymaster's Steward United States Navy USS Commodore USS Commodore November 23, 1863 Recovered the bodies of two soldiers despite heavy fire
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New Jersey 5th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia May 3, 1863 For assuming command of the brigade, rallying the troops, and remaining in command though wounded.
Head and shoulders of a white man with hair parted in the center and a mustache, wearing a dark suit and tie. Shafter, William R.William R. Shafter Army
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Michigan Company I, 7th Michigan Infantry Battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia May 31, 1862 Remained in battle despite having been wounded.
Shahan, EmisireEmisire Shahan Army
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West Virginia Company A, 1st West Virginia Cavalry Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia Apr 6, 1865 Capture of flag of 76th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
A white man with a long drooping mustache Shaler, AlexanderAlexander Shaler Army
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New York (state) 65th New York Volunteer Infantry Marye's Heights, Virginia May 3, 1863 As a charging column was about to be crushed by artillery and infantry fire, he pushed forward with a supporting column, pierced the enemy's works, and turned their flank.
Shambaugh, CharlesCharles Shambaugh Army
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Pennsylvania Company D, 11th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment Charles City Crossroads, Virginia Jun 30, 1862 Capture of flag.
Medal of Honor winner John Shanes 1875
Shanes, JohnJohn Shanes Army E-01Private West Virginia Company K, 14th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Rutherford's Farm, Virginia Jul 20, 1864 Charged upon a Confederate fieldpiece in advance of his comrades and by his individual exertions silenced the piece.
Medal of Honor winner John Shapland 1913
Shapland, JohnJohn Shapland Army E-01Private Illinois Company D, 104th Illinois Infantry Regiment Elk River, Tennessee Jul 2, 1863 Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
Sharp, HendrickHendrick Sharp Navy Seaman United States Navy USS Richmond USS Richmond, Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 As captain of a 100-pounder rifle gun on topgallant forecastle on board USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Shea, Joseph H.Joseph H. Shea Army E-01Private New York (state) Company K, 92nd New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia Sep 29, 1864 Gallantry in bringing wounded from the field under heavy fire.
Shellenberger, John S.John S. Shellenberger Army
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Pennsylvania Company B, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry Deep Run, Virginia Aug 16, 1864 Capture of flag
Medal of Honor winner Irwin Shepard 1913
Shepard, IrwinIrwin Shepard Army
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Michigan Company E, 17th Michigan Infantry Knoxville, Tennessee Nov 20, 1863 Having voluntarily accompanied a small party to destroy buildings within the enemy's lines, whence sharpshooters had been firing, disregarded an order to retire, remained and completed the firing of the buildings, thus insuring their total destruction; this at the imminent risk of his life from the fire of the advancing enemy.
Portrait of a man with a very wide mustache, wearing a jacket and tie with a medal pinned to the left breast. Around the portrait is decorative frame and a sketch of sailing ships. Shepard, Louis C.Louis C. Shepard Navy Ordinary Seaman United States Navy USS Wabash USS Wabash Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina Jan 15, 1865 USS Wabash (1855) Served as seaman on board USS Wabash in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
Shepherd, WilliamWilliam Shepherd Army E-01Private Indiana Company A, 3rd Indiana Cavalry Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia Apr 6, 1865 Capture of flag.
Sheridan, JamesJames Sheridan Navy Quartermaster United States Navy USS Oneida USS Oneida Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 Served as quartermaster on board USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay 5 August 1864.
Medal of Honor winner Marshall Sherman 1867
Sherman, MarshallMarshall Sherman Army E-01Private Minnesota Company C, 1st Minnesota Infantry Gettysburg, Pennsylvania July 3, 1863 Capture of flag of 28th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Shiel, JohnJohn Shiel Army
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Pennsylvania Company E, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia Dec 13, 1862 Last name sometimes spelled "Shields"
Shields, BernardBernard Shields Army E-01Private West Virginia Company E, 2nd West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Battle of Appomattox Station, Virginia Apr 8, 1865 Capture of flag of the Washington Artillery (C.S.A.).
Medal of Honor winner John Shilling 1865
Shilling, JohnJohn Shilling Army
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Delaware Company H, 3rd Delaware Infantry Regiment Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia Aug 21, 1864 Capture of flag.
Medal of Honor winner Robert Frank Shipley 1865
Shipley, Robert F.Robert F. Shipley Army
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New York (state) Company A, 140th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Five Forks, Virginia Apr 1, 1865 Captured the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) in hand-to-hand combat.
Shipman, WilliamWilliam Shipman Navy Coxswain United States Navy USS Ticonderoga USS Ticonderoga Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina Jan 15, 1865 On board USS Ticonderoga in the attack upon Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865.
Shivers, JohnJohn Shivers Marine Corps E-01Private United States Marine Corps USS Minnesota USS Minnesota Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina Jan 15, 1865 On board USS Minnesota, in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
Shoemaker, LeviLevi Shoemaker Army
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West Virginia Company A, 1st West Virginia Cavalry Nineveh, Virginia Nov 12, 1864 Capture of flag of 22d Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).
Shopp, George J.George J. Shopp Army E-01Private Pennsylvania Company E, 191st Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of Five Forks, Virginia Apr 1, 1865 Capture of flag.
Shubert, FrankFrank Shubert Army
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New York (state) Company E, 43rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia Apr 2, 1865 Capture of two markers.
Shutes, HenryHenry Shutes Navy Captain of the Forecastle United States Navy USS Wissahickon USS Wissahickon Apr 1862 and Feb 27, 1863 Served as captain of the forecastle on board USS Wissahickon during the battle of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862; and in the engagement at Fort McAllister, 27 February 1863.
Head and torso of a white man with a pointed mustache and bags under his eyes, wearing a double-breasted military jacket with a rectangular patch over each shoulder. Sickles, Daniel E.Daniel E. Sickles Army
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United States U.S. Volunteers Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 2, 1863 Displayed most conspicuous gallantry on the field vigorously contesting the advance of the enemy and continuing to encourage his troops after being himself severely wounded.
Medal of Honor winner William H Sickles 1913
Sickles, WilliamWilliam Sickles Army
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Wisconsin Company B, 7th Wisconsin Infantry Gravelly Run, Virginia Mar 31, 1865 With a comrade, attempted capture of a stand of Confederate colors and detachment of 9 Confederates, actually taking prisoner 3 members of the detachment, dispersing the remainder, and recapturing a Union officer who was a prisoner in hands of the detachment.
Medal of Honor winner George Dallas Sidman 1865
Sidman, George D.George D. Sidman Army E-01Private Michigan Company C, 16th Michigan Infantry Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia Jun 27, 1862 Distinguished bravery in battle. Rallied his comrades to charge vastly superior force until wounded in the hip. He was a 16-year-old drummer.
Simkins, LebbeusLebbeus Simkins Navy Coxswain United States Navy USS Richmond USS Richmond Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 On board USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Simmons, JohnJohn Simmons Army E-01Private New York (state) Company D, 2nd New York Volunteer Heavy Artillery Regiment Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia Apr 6, 1865 Capture of flag.
Medal of Honor winner William Thomas Simmons 1875
Simmons, William T.William T. Simmons Army
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Missouri Company C, 11th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Nashville, Tenn. Dec 16, 1864 Capture of flag of 34th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A ). Being the first to enter the works, he shot and wounded the enemy color bearer.
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Connecticut 25th Connecticut Infantry Regiment Irish Bend, Louisiana Apr 14, 1863 Displayed great gallantry, under a heavy fire from the enemy, in calling in the skirmishers and assisting in forming the line of battle.
Medal of Honor winner Charles Jenks Simons c1900
Simons, Charles J.Charles J. Simons Army
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New Hampshire Company A, 9th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia Jul 30, 1864 Was one of the first in the exploded mine, captured a number of prisoners. and was himself captured, but escaped.
Medal of Honor winner Ebenezer Skellie 1895
Skellie, EbenezerEbenezer Skellie Army
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E-04Corporal
New York (state) Company D, 112th New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia Sep 29, 1864 Took the colors of his regiment, the color bearer having fallen, and carried them through the first charge; also, in the second charge, after all the color guards had been killed or wounded he carried the colors up to the enemy's works, where he fell wounded.
Medal of Honor winner Joseph Alton Sladen MD 1872
Sladen, Joseph A.Joseph A. Sladen Army E-01Private Massachusetts Company A, 33rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Resaca, Georgia May 14, 1864 While detailed as clerk at headquarters, voluntarily engaged in action at a critical moment and personal example inspired the troops to repel the enemy.
Slagle, OscarOscar Slagle Army E-01Private Illinois Company D, 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Elk River, Tennessee Jul 2, 1863 Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
Head of a heavy-set white man with a beard and pointed mustache, wearing a military jacket. Slavens, SamuelSamuel Slavens* Army E-01Private Ohio Company E, 33rd Ohio Infantry Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia Apr 1862 One 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.
Sloan, Andrew J.Andrew J. Sloan Army E-01Private Iowa Company H, 12th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Nashville, Tennessee Dec 16, 1864 Captured flag of 1st Louisiana Battery (C.S.A.).
Medal of Honor winner Henry Craig Slusher 1865
Slusher, Henry C.Henry C. Slusher Army E-01Private Pennsylvania Company F, 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment Near Moorefield, West Virginia Sep 11, 1863 Voluntarily crossed a branch of the Potomac River under fire to rescue a wounded comrade held prisoner by the enemy. Was wounded and taken prisoner in the attempt.
Medal of Honor winner Reuben Smalley 1865
Smalley, ReubenReuben Smalley Army E-01Private Pennsylvania Company F, 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Smalley, Reuben S.Reuben S. Smalley Army E-01Private Indiana Company F, 83rd Indiana Infantry Regiment Elk River, Tennessee Jul 2, 1863 Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
Medal of Honor winner Alonzo Smith 1862
Smith, AlonzoAlonzo Smith Army
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Michigan Company C, 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia Oct 27, 1864 Capture of flag of 26th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), while outside his lines far from his comrades.
A young black man wearing a tilted forage cap and a long military jacket with a belt, a wide leather strap across the chest, and three chevrons on each sleeve. His right hand is holding a sword vertically. Smith, Andrew J.Andrew J. Smith* Army
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Massachusetts 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina Nov 30, 1864 For taking up the regimental colors after the color bearer was killed
Charles Henry Smith of Hollis, ME. Army MOH winner 1865 Smith, Charles HenryCharles Henry Smith Army
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Maine 1st Maine Volunteer Cavalry Regiment St. Mary's Church, Virginia Jun 24, 1864 Remained in the fight to the close, although severely wounded.
Smith, Charles H.Charles H. Smith Navy Coxswain United States Navy USS Rhode Island USS Rhode Island Dec 30, 1862 On board USS Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on December 30, 1862.
Smith, David L.David L. Smith Army
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New York (state) Battery E, 1st New York Light Artillery Warwick Courthouse, Virginia April 6, 1862 This soldier, when a shell struck an ammunition chest exploding a number of cartridges and setting fire to the packing tow, procured water and extinguished the fire, thus preventing the explosion of the remaining ammunition.
Smith, EdwinEdwin Smith Navy Ordinary Seaman United States Navy USS Whitehead USS Whitehead October 3, 1862 On board USS Whitehead in the attack upon Franklin, Virginia, 3 October 1862.
Medal of Honor winner Francis M Smith GAR 1913
Smith, Francis M.Francis M. Smith Army
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Maryland 1st Maryland Volunteer Infantry Regiment Dabney Mills, Virginia Feb 6, 1865 Voluntarily remained with the body of his regimental commander under a heavy fire after the brigade had retired and brought the body off the field.
Medal of Honor winner Henry Irving Smith 1865
Smith, Henry I.Henry I. Smith Army
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Iowa Company B, 7th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment Black River, North Carolina Mar 15, 1865 Voluntarily and under fire rescued a comrade from death by drowning.
Smith, JamesJames Smith Army E-01Private Ohio Company I, 2nd Ohio Infantry Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia Apr 1862 One 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 tract between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Smith, JamesJames Smith Navy Captain of the Forecastle United States Navy USS Richmond USS Richmond Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 As 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.
Smith, JohnJohn Smith Navy Captain of Forecastle United States Navy USS Lackawanna USS Lackawanna, Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 On board USS Lackawanna during the successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Smith, JohnJohn Smith Navy Second Captain of the Top United States Navy USS Richmond USS RichmondFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 As 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.
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United States II Corps, Army of the Potomac Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia Oct 27, 1864 Led a part of a brigade, saved 2 pieces of artillery, captured a flag, and secured a number of prisoners.
Smith, OloffOloff Smith Navy Coxswain United States Navy USS Richmond USS Richmond Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 On 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 Otis W Smith 1920
Smith, Otis W.Otis W. Smith Army E-01Private Ohio Company G, 95th Ohio Infantry Battle of Nashville, Tennessee Dec 16, 1864 Capture of flag of 6th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).
Medal of Honor winner Richard Smith GAR 1913
Smith, RichardRichard Smith Army E-01Private New York (state) Company B, 95th New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia Aug 21, 1864 Captured 2 officers and 20 men of Hagood's brigade while they were endeavoring to make their way back through the woods.
Medal of Honor winner Samuel Rodmond Smith 1865
Smith, S. RodmondS. Rodmond Smith Army
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Delaware Company C, 4th Delaware Infantry Regiment Rowanty Creek, Virginia Feb 5, 1865 Swam the partly frozen creek under fire to establish a crossing.
Smith, Thaddeus S.Thaddeus S. Smith Army
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Pennsylvania Company E, 6th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment Gettysburg, Pennsylvania July 2, 1863 Was one of six volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.
Smith, ThomasThomas Smith Navy Seaman United States Navy USS Magnolia USS Magnolia Mar 5, 1865 – Mar 6, 1865 As seaman on board USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Florida, 5 and 6 March 1865.
Smith, Walter B.Walter B. Smith Navy Ordinary Seaman United States Navy USS Richmond USS Richmond Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 On board USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Smith, Willard M.Willard M. Smith Marine Corps
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United States Marine Corps USS Brooklyn USS Brooklyn Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 On board USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats, and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
William Smith - Kearsarge.jpg Smith, WilliamWilliam Smith Navy Quartermaster United States Navy USS Kearsarge USS Kearsarge June 19, 1864 Served as second quartermaster on board USS Kearsarge when she destroyed Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
Medal of Honor winner Wilson Smith 1875
Smith, WilsonWilson Smith Army
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E-04Corporal
New York (state) Battery H, 3rd New York Light Artillery Washington, North Carolina Sep 6, 1862 Took command of a gun (the lieutenant in charge having disappeared) and fired the same so rapidly and effectively that the enemy was repulsed, although for a time a hand-to-hand conflict was had over the gun.
Medal of Honor winner James Snedden GAR 1913
Snedden, JamesJames Snedden Army Musician Pennsylvania Company E, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry Piedmont, Virginia Jun 5, 1864 Left his place in the rear, took the rifle of a disabled soldier, and fought through the remainder of the action.
Southard, DavidDavid Southard Army
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New Jersey Company C, 1st New Jersey Cavalry Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia Apr 6, 1865 Capture of flag; and was the first man over the works in the charge.
Sova, Joseph E.Joseph E. Sova Army Saddler New York (state)Company H, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Appomattox Campaign, Virginia Mar 29, 1865 – Apr 9, 1865 Capture of flag.
Medal of Honor winner Michael Sowers 1864
Sowers, MichaelMichael Sowers Army E-01Private Pennsylvania Company L, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry Stony Creek Station, Virginia Dec 1, 1864 His horse having been shot from under him he voluntarily and on foot participated in the cavalry charge made upon one of the forts, conducting himself throughout with great personal bravery.
Medal of Honor winner Edward Burson Spalding 1885
Spalding, Edward B.Edward B. Spalding Army
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Illinois Company E, 52nd Illinois Infantry Regiment Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee Apr 6, 1862 Although twice wounded, and thereby crippled for life, he remained fighting in open ground to the close of the battle.
Medal of Honor winner William Joseph Sperry 1865
Sperry, William J.William J. Sperry Army
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Vermont 6th Vermont Infantry Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia Apr 2, 1865 With the assistance of a few men, captured 2 pieces of artillery and turned them upon the enemy.
Spillane, TimothyTimothy Spillane Army E-01Private Pennsylvania Company C, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia Feb 5, 1865 – Feb 7, 1865 Gallantry and good conduct in action; bravery in a charge and reluctance to leave the field after being twice wounded.
Medal of Honor winner Benona Sprague c1900
Sprague, BenonaBenona Sprague Army
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Illinois Company F, 116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Head and torso of a white man with thick wavy hair and a full beard, wearing a double-breasted military jacket with a rectangular patch on each shoulder. Sprague, John W.John W. Sprague Army
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O-04Colonel
Ohio 63rd Ohio Infantry Regiment Decatur, Georgia Jul 22, 1864 With a small command defeated an overwhelming force of the enemy and saved the trains of the corps.
Sprowle, DavidDavid Sprowle Marine Corps
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United States Marine Corps USS Richmond (1860) USS Richmond (1860) Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 On board USS Richmond (1860) during action against rebel forts and gunboats, and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
Medal of Honor winner Andrew Barclay Spurling 1865
Spurling, Andrew B.Andrew B. Spurling Army
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Maine 2nd Maine Volunteer Cavalry Evergreen, Alabama Mar 23, 1865 Advanced alone in the darkness beyond the picket line, came upon three of the enemy, fired upon them (his fire being returned), wounded two, and captured the whole party.
Charles Stacey moh publicdomain.jpg Stacey, CharlesCharles Stacey Army E-01Private Ohio Company D, 55th Ohio Infantry Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Jul 2, 1863 Voluntarily took an advanced position on the skirmish line for the purpose of ascertaining the location of Confederate sharpshooters, and under heavy fire held the position thus taken until the company of which he was a member went back to the main line.
A man with curly hair and a Van Dyke mustache, wearing a forage cap, a long double-breasted jacket with belt, white gloves, and a coat hanging over his right shoulder. His left hand is holding a sword. Stahel, JuliusJulius Stahel Army
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United States 2nd Division, Army of the Shenandoah Piedmont, Virginia Jun 5, 1864 Led his division into action until he was severely wounded.
Head and shoulders of a white man with a full beard, wearing a double-breasted military jacket with a rectangular patch over each shoulder. Stanley, David S.David S. Stanley Army
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O-08Major General
United States IV Corps, Army of the Ohio Second Battle of Franklin, Tennessee Nov 30, 1864 At a critical moment rode to the front of one of his brigades, reestablished its lines, and gallantly led it In a successful assault.
Stanley, William A.William A. Stanley Navy Shell Man United States Navy USS Hartford USS HartfordFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 Shell man on No. 8 on board USS Hartford during successful actions against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
Starkins, John H.John H. Starkins Army
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E-05Sergeant
New York (state) 34th New York Battery Campbell Station, Tennessee Nov 16, 1863 Brought off his piece without losing a man.
Medal of Honor winner John Whedon Steele 1865
Steele, John W.John W. Steele Army
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O-04Major and Aide de Camp
United States Army of the Ohio Spring Hill, Tenn. Nov 29, 1864 During a night attack of the enemy upon the wagon and ammunition train of this officer's corps, he gathered up a force of stragglers and others, assumed command of it, though himself a staff officer, and attacked and dispersed the enemy's forces, thus saving the train.
Steinmetz, WilliamWilliam Steinmetz Army E-01Private Indiana Company G, 83rd Indiana Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Stephens, William G.William G. Stephens Army E-01Private Illinois Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
Sterling, James E.James E. Sterling Navy Coal Heaver United States Navy USS Brooklyn USS Brooklyn Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama Aug 5, 1864 On board USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
Sterling, John T.John T. Sterling Army E-01Private Indiana Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry Battle of Opequon, Virginia Sep 19, 1864 With one companion captured 14 of the enemy in the severest part of the battle.
Head of a white man with a bushy goatee and thinning hair, wearing a dark suit coat and tie. Stevens, Daniel D.Daniel D. Stevens Navy Quartermaster United States Navy USS Canonicus USS Canonicus Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina Jan 13, 1865 Onboard USS Canonicus, for twice replacing his ship's flag after it had been shot away by heavy enemy fire.
Head and shoulders of a white man with a full beard, wearing a dark suit coat, vest, and bow tie. Stevens, HazardHazard Stevens Army
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O-03Captain and Assistant Adjutant General
New York (state) 79th New York Volunteer Infantry Battle of Fort Huger, Virginia Apr 19, 1863 Gallantly led a party that assaulted and captured the fort.
Stewart, George W.George W. Stewart Army
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E-06First Sergeant
New Jersey Company E, 1st New Jersey Cavalry Paines Crossroads, Virginia Apr 5, 1865 Capture of flag.
Stewart, JosephJoseph Stewart Army E-01Private Maryland Company G, 1st Maryland Infantry Regiment (Union) Five Forks, Virginia April 1, 1865 Capture of flag.
Stickels, JosephJoseph Stickels Army
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E-05Sergeant
Ohio Company A, 83rd Ohio Infantry Fort Blakely, Alabama April 9, 1865 Capture of flag.
Medal of Honor winner George Henry Stockman 1865
Stockman, George H.George H. Stockman Army
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O-02First Lieutenant
Missouri Company C, 6th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Stoddard, JamesJames Stoddard Navy Seaman United States Navy USS Marmora Aboard USS Marmora, off Yazoo City, Mississippi March 5, 1864 Disembarking from USS Marmora with a 12-pound howitzer mounted on a field carriage, Stoddard landed with the gun and crew in the midst of heated battle and, bravely standing by his gun despite enemy rifle fire which cut the gun carriage and rammer, contributed to the turning back of the enemy during the fierce engagement.
Stokes, GeorgeGeorge Stokes Army E-01Private Illinois Company C, 122nd Illinois Infantry Regiment Battle of Nashville, Tennessee Dec 16, 1864 Capture of flag.
Medal of Honor winner Frank Stolz 1875
Stolz, FrankFrank Stolz Army E-01Private Indiana Company G, 83rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Medal of Honor winner John Hamilton Reid Storey 1896
Storey, John H. R.John H. R. Storey Army
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E-05Sergeant
Pennsylvania Company F, 109th Pennsylvania Infantry Dallas, Georgia May 28, 1864 While bringing in a wounded comrade, under a destructive fire, he was himself wounded in the right leg, which was amputated on the same day.
Head of a balding white man with a mustache, wearing a dark suit coat and bow tie. The portrait is surrounded by a decorative frame and a drawing of a sailing ship at sea. Stout, RichardRichard Stout Navy Landsman United States Navy USS Isaac Smith USS Isaac Smith January 30, 1863 Serving on board USS Isaac Smith, Stono River, 30 January 1863. While reconnoitering on the Stono River on this date USS Isaac Smith became trapped in a rebel ambush.
Strahan, RobertRobert Strahan Navy Captain of the Top United States Navy USS Kearsarge USS Kearsarge June 19, 1864 Served as captain of the top on board USS Kearsarge when she destroyed Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
Strausbaugh, Bernard A.Bernard A. Strausbaugh Army
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E-08First Sergeant
Maryland Company A, 3rd Maryland Infantry Regiment Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia Jun 17, 1864 Recaptured the colors of 2d Pennsylvania Provisional Artillery.
Streile, ChristianChristian Streile Army E-01Private New Jersey Company I, 1st New Jersey Cavalry Regiment Paines Crossroads, Virginia Apr 5, 1865 Capture of flag.
Strong, James N.James N. Strong Army
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E-05Sergeant
Massachusetts Company C, 49th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment Port Hudson, Louisiana May 27, 1863 Volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire therefrom in advance of the general assault.
Medal of Honor winner James Knox Sturgeon 1885
Sturgeon, James K.James K. Sturgeon Army E-01Private Ohio Company F, 46th Ohio Infantry Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia Jun 15, 1864 Advanced beyond the lines, and in an encounter with three Confederates, shot two and took the other prisoner.
Sullivan, JamesJames Sullivan Navy Ordinary Seaman United States Navy USS Agawam USS Agawam Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina December 2, 1864 On board USS Agawam as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 2 December 1864.
Sullivan, JohnJohn Sullivan Navy Seaman United States Navy USS Monticello USS Monticello Jun 23, 1864 – Jun 25, 1864 Served as seaman on board USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, North Carolina 23 to 25 June 1864.
Sullivan, TimothyTimothy Sullivan Navy Coxswain United States Navy USS Louisville USS Louisville Various Served on board USS Louisville during various actions of that vessel. During the engagements of Louisville, Sullivan served as first captain of a 9-inch gun and throughout his period of service was "especially commended for his attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action."
Summers, James C.James C. Summers Army E-01Private West Virginia Company H, 4th West Virginia Infantry Regiment Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Medal of Honor winner Robert Emil Summers GAR 1913
Summers, RobertRobert Summers Navy Chief Quartermaster United States Navy USS Ticonderoga USS Ticonderoga Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina Jan 15, 1865 Summers served on board USS Ticonderoga in the attacks on Fort Fisher, 13 to 15 January 1865.
Medal of Honor winner William H Surles 1885
Surles, William H.William H. Surles Army E-01Private Ohio Company G, 2nd Ohio Infantry Perryville, Kentucky Oct 8, 1862 In the hottest part of the fire he stepped in front of his colonel to shield him from the enemy's fire.
Swan, Charles A.Charles A. Swan Army E-01Private Iowa Company K, 4th Iowa Cavalry Selma, Alabama April 2, 1865 Capture of flag supposed to be 11th Mississippi, C.S.A., and bearer.
Swanson, JohnJohn Swanson Navy Seaman United States Navy USS Santiago de Cuba USS Santiago de Cuba Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina Jan 15, 1865 On board USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865.
Medal of Honor winner Jacob E Swap GAR 1900
Swap, Jacob E.Jacob E. Swap Army E-01Private Pennsylvania Company H, 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia May 5, 1864 Although assigned to other duty, he voluntarily joined his regiment in a charge and fought with it until severely wounded.
Swatton, EdwardEdward Swatton Navy Seaman United States Navy USS Santiago de Cuba USS Santiago de Cuba Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina Jan 15, 1865 On board USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865.
Head and torso of a balding white man with a Van Dyke beard and mustache, sitting in a chair with his left arm lying on the arm rest. He is wearing a dark double-breasted military jacket. Swayne, WagerWager Swayne Army
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O-05Lieutenant Colonel
Ohio 43rd Ohio Infantry Second Battle of Corinth, Mississippi Oct 4, 1862 Conspicuous gallantry in restoring order at a critical moment and leading his regiment in a charge.
Head and shoulders of a white man with a bushy white beard, wearing a dark suit coat and wide-brimmed hat. The portrait is in a decorative frame featuring a bird's wing and stars and stripes. Swearer, BenjaminBenjamin Swearer Navy Seaman United States Navy USS Pawnee USS Pawnee August 29, 1861 Embarked in a surfboat from USS Pawnee during action against Fort Clark, off Baltimore Inlet, 29 August 1861.
Medal of Honor winner Joseph Sewell-Gerrish Sweatt GAR 1913
Sweatt, Joseph S. G.Joseph S. G. Sweatt Army E-01Private Massachusetts Company C, 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Carrsville, Virginia May 15, 1863 When ordered to retreat this soldier turned and rushed back to the front, in the face of heavy fire of the enemy, in an endeavor to rescue his wounded comrades, remaining by them until overpowered and taken prisoner.
Sweeney, JamesJames Sweeney Army E-01Private Vermont Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia Oct 19, 1864 With one companion captured the State flag of a North Carolina regiment, together with three officers and an ambulance with its mules and driver.
Medal of Honor winner Jacob Swegheimer GAR 1913
Swegheimer, JacobJacob Swegheimer Army E-01Private Ohio Company I, 54th Ohio Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 22, 1863 Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Swift, Frederick W.Frederick W. Swift Army
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O-05Lieutenant Colonel
Michigan 17th Michigan Infantry Lenoire Station, Tennessee Nov 16, 1863 Gallantly seized the colors and rallied the regiment after three color bearers had been shot and the regiment, having become demoralized, was in imminent danger of capture.
Swift, Harlan J.Harlan J. Swift Army
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O-01Second Lieutenant
New York (state) Company H, 2nd New York Militia Regiment Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia Jul 30, 1864 Having advanced with his regiment and captured the enemy's line, saw four of the enemy retiring toward their second line of works. He advanced upon them alone, compelled their surrender and regained his regiment with the four prisoners.
Sype, PeterPeter Sype Army E-01Private Ohio Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi May 3, 1863 Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.

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