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

This is a list of brave soldiers and sailors who received the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War. Many of these awards were given for capturing or saving regimental flags. During the Civil War, these flags were super important! They helped soldiers know where to gather and how to move. Losing a flag could really mess up a unit, sometimes even more than losing their leader.

The Medal of Honor is the highest military award given by the United States government. It's given to members of the U.S. armed forces who show amazing bravery and courage, risking their lives far beyond what's expected, especially when fighting an enemy. Because of how dangerous these actions are, the medal is often given after a person has died.

Medal of Honor Recipients: M to P

This list shows recipients in alphabetical order by their last name. If a person received the Medal of Honor after they died, it's marked with a star (*).

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

Picture	Name	Service Branch	Rank	Unit/Command	Where it Happened	When it Happened	What They Did
Arthur MacArthur Jr.	Arthur MacArthur, Jr.	Army	First Lieutenant	24th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tennessee	Nov 25, 1863	He was the father of General Douglas MacArthur, who also earned a Medal of Honor.
—	James Machon	Navy	Boy	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served bravely on the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
—	Alexander Mack	Navy	Captain of the Top	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served bravely on the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
—	John Mack	Navy	Seaman	USS Hendrick Hudson (1859)	Aboard USS Hendrick Hudson (1859)	Mar 5, 1865 – Mar 6, 1865	As a seaman, he helped the Army with Navy cannons during an attack on St. Marks, Florida. He worked hard to move the gun during the fierce fight.
John F. Mackie	John F. Mackie	Marine Corps	Corporal	USS Galena	Aboard USS Galena, Drewry's Bluff	May 15, 1862	He was the first Marine to ever receive the Medal of Honor.
—	Michael Madden	Army	Private	Company K, 42nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Masons Island, Maryland	Sep 3, 1861	He helped a wounded friend to the riverbank and, under heavy enemy fire, swam with him across the Potomac River to safety.
—	William Madden	Navy	Coal Heaver	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served bravely on the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
—	James Madison	Army	Sergeant	Company E, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	He helped recapture General Crook's headquarters flag.
—	William Magee	Army	Drummer	Company C, 33rd New Jersey Volunteer Infantry	Third Battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn.	Dec 5, 1864	In a charge, he was among the first to reach an enemy cannon battery. With one or two others, he rode the artillery horses and brought two guns back to the Union lines.
—	Jeremiah Mahoney	Army	Sergeant	Company A, 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tennessee	November 29, 1863	He captured the flag of the 17th Mississippi Infantry (Confederate Army).
—	Harry J. Mandy	Army	First Sergeant	Company B, 4th New York Provisional Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Front Royal, Virginia	Aug 15, 1864	He captured the flag of the 3rd Virginia Infantry (Confederate Army).
—	Richard C. Mangam	Army	Private	Company H, 148th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Hatcher's Run, Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He captured the flag of the 8th Mississippi Infantry (Confederate Army).
Joseph S. Manning	Joseph S. Manning	Army	Private	Company K, 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tennessee	November 29, 1863	He captured the flag of the 17th Mississippi Infantry (Confederate Army).
William Marland	William Marland	Army	First Lieutenant	2nd Massachusetts Battery	Battle of Grand Coteau, Louisiana	Nov 3, 1863	After being surrounded by enemy cavalry, and his support surrendering, he ordered a charge and saved his section of the battery.
Charles D. Marquette	Charles Marquette	Army	Sergeant	Company F, 93rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Even though he was wounded, Sergeant Marquette was one of the first to plant his unit's flag on the enemy's defenses.
Albert Marsh	Albert Marsh	Army	Sergeant	Company B, 64th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He captured an enemy flag.
Charles H. Marsh	Charles H. Marsh	Army	Private	Company D, 1st Connecticut	Back Creek Valley, Virginia	Jul 31, 1864	He captured an enemy flag and the soldier carrying it.
—	George Marsh	Army	Sergeant	Company D, 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Elk River, Tennessee	Jul 2, 1863	He bravely led a small group under heavy fire to capture a stockade and save a bridge.
—	Edward S. Martin	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Galena	Aboard USS Galena, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	Despite his ship being heavily damaged, Martin performed his duties with great skill and courage.
—	George Martin	Army	Sergeant	Company B, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment	Millerstown, Pennsylvania	Jul 1863	He enlisted under the name Martin Schwenk, and his medal was first issued under that name.
—	James Martin, II	Marine Corps	Sergeant	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	Despite his ship being damaged and losing men, Sergeant Martin bravely fought his gun during a two-hour battle.
Sylvester H. Martin	Sylvester H. Martin	Army	Second Lieutenant	Company K, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	Aug 19, 1864	He bravely went on a very dangerous scouting mission, finding the enemy's position, which helped his division stop a strong attack.
—	William Martin	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Benton	Aboard USS Benton, Yazoo River Expedition	December 27, 1862	He served as boatswain's mate on the USS Benton during an attack on Hayne's Bluff.
—	William Martin	Navy	Seaman	USS Varuna	Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862	He was the captain of a gun on the USS Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip.
Elihu H. Mason	Elihu H. Mason	Army	Sergeant	Company K, 21st Ohio Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	Apr 1862	He was the fourth person to receive the Medal of Honor.
William H. Mathews	William H. Mathews	Army	First Sergeant	Company E, 2nd Maryland Veteran Infantry	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	He enlisted under the name Henry Sivel, and his first Medal of Honor was issued under that name. A new medal was issued in 1900 under his real name.
John C. Matthews	John C. Matthews	Army	Corporal	Company A, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He bravely took the colors when the soldier carrying them was hurt. Even though he was badly wounded himself, he carried the flag until the enemy's defenses were captured.
—	Milton Matthews	Army	Private	Company C, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He captured the flag of the 7th Tennessee Infantry (Confederate Army).
—	Henry B. Mattingly	Army	Private	Company B, 10th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Jonesborough, Georgia	Sep 1, 1864	He captured the flag of the 6th and 7th Arkansas Infantry (Confederate Army).
Charles P. Mattocks	Charles P. Mattocks	Army	Major	17th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He showed amazing courage leading a charge that captured many prisoners and an enemy flag.
Lowell M. Maxham	Lowell M. Maxham	Army	Corporal	Company F, 7th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	May 3, 1863	Even though he was badly wounded and under deadly enemy fire, he bravely rushed forward. He was among the first to enter the enemy's defenses and helped plant his regiment's flag there.
—	William May	Army	Private	Company H, 32nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Nashville, Tennessee	Dec 16, 1864	He ran ahead of his regiment over the enemy's defenses and captured the flag of Bouanchaud's Battery from Louisiana.
—	John B. Mayberry	Army	Private	Company F, 1st Delaware Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	He captured an enemy flag.
—	William B. Mayes	Army	Private	Company K, 11th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Near Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia	Jun 15, 1864	With one friend, under heavy enemy fire, he rescued a wounded comrade who had fallen between the lines and carried him to safety.
George H. Maynard	George H. Maynard	Army	Private	Company D, 13th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	A wounded and helpless friend was left on the skirmish line. This soldier bravely returned to the front under heavy fire and carried the wounded man to safety.
Peter McAdams	Peter McAdams	Army	Corporal	Company A, 98th Pennsylvania Infantry	Salem Heights, Virginia	May 3, 1863	He went 250 yards in front of his regiment towards the enemy and, under fire, brought a wounded and unconscious friend back to his lines.
—	Benjamin F. McAlwee	Army	Sergeant	, Company D, 3rd Regiment Maryland Volunteer Infantry	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	He picked up a shell with a burning fuse and threw it over the wall into a ditch, where it exploded. This action likely saved the lives of his friends, even though it was very dangerous for him.
Charles McAnally	Charles McAnally	Army	Second Lieutenant	Company D, 69th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	In a hand-to-hand fight with the enemy, he captured a flag. He was wounded while doing this but kept fighting until he was wounded a second time.
William W. McCammon	William W. McCammon	Army	First Lieutenant	24th Missouri Infantry	Second Battle of Corinth, Mississippi	Oct 3, 1862	While serving as a military police officer, he bravely took command of his company, which was under fire. He stayed in command until the enemy was defeated the next day.
—	Bernard McCarren	Army	Private	Company C, 1st Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Joseph McCauslln	Army	Private	Company D, 12th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He showed remarkable bravery as a flag bearer during the attack on Fort Gregg.
Charles H. McCleary	Charles H. McCleary	Army	First Lieutenant	Company C, 72nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Nashville, Tennessee	Dec 16, 1864	He captured the flag of the 4th Florida Infantry (Confederate Army) while ahead of his own lines.
—	James M. McClelland	Army	Private	Company B, 30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery during the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Matthew McClelland	Navy	First Class Fireman	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Siege of Port Hudson	March 14, 1863	While serving on the USS Richmond, the ship's engine room filled with steam after being hit. McClelland bravely went into the steam-filled room to put out the fires, saving the ship.
Samuel McConnell	Samuel McConnell	Army	Captain	Company H, 119th Illinois Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Blakeley, Alabama	Apr 9, 1865	Leading his company, Captain McConnell faced intense fire. He reached the enemy's defenses with only one other soldier. He was knocked down by a cannon blast but got up, entered the gun pit, and captured a Confederate flag and its guard with his last pistol shot.
—	Michael McCormick	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Signal	Aboard USS Signal, Red River Campaign	May 5, 1864	He served as gun captain on the USS Signal. Even though he was wounded early in the battle, he bravely stayed at his gun until ordered to leave.
Andrew McCornack	Andrew McCornack	Army	Private	Company I, 127th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery during the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Adam McCullock	Navy	Seaman	USS Lackawanna	Aboard USS Lackawanna, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served bravely on the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
—	George E. McDonald	Army	Private	Company L, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery Regiment	Battle of Fort Stedman, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
—	John McDonald	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Baron DeKalb	Aboard USS Baron DeKalb, Yazoo River Expedition	December 23, 1862 – December 27, 1862	He served on the USS Baron de Kalb during the Yazoo River Expedition.
—	John W. McDonald	Army	Private	Company E, 20th Illinois Infantry Regiment	Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee	Apr 6, 1862	He was badly wounded while risking his life to carry a wounded and helpless friend to safety.
—	Samuel O. McElhlnny	Army	Private	Company A, 2nd West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Patrick H. McEnroe	Army	Sergeant	Company D, 6th New York Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	He captured the colors of the 36th Virginia Infantry (Confederate Army).
—	Daniel McFall	Army	Sergeant	Company E, 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He captured Colonel Barker, who was leading the Confederate brigade that attacked the Union cannons. On the same day, he rescued Lieutenant George W. Harmon of his regiment from the enemy.
—	John C. McFarland	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Hartford	Aboard USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He stayed at his post while under fire during a successful action against Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay.
—	Edward McGinn	Army	Private	Company F, 54th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery during the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Wilson McGonagle	Army	Private	Company B, 30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery during the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Andrew J. McGonnigle	Army	Captain and Assistant Quartermaster	Quartermaster Corps Army of the Shenandoah (Union)	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	While serving as chief quartermaster, he was badly wounded while bravely leading an infantry brigade. General Sheridan praised his great courage.
—	Owen McGough	Army	Corporal	Battery D, 5th U.S. Artillery	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	Jul 21, 1861	Through his personal efforts under heavy fire, he managed to save one of his battery's guns from the field, while all the other guns were lost.
—	John McGowan	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Varuna	Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862	McGowan held a very important position on the USS Varuna during attacks on enemy forts and a rebel ship.
—	Thomas McGraw	Army	Sergeant	Company B, 23rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He was one of the three soldiers most noted for their bravery in the final attack.
—	Patrick McGuire	Army	Private	Chicago Mercantile Independent Battery Light Artillery	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	With others, he carried a cannon by hand and fired it through a small opening in the enemy's defenses.
—	Alexander U. McHale	Army	Corporal	Company H, 26th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He captured a Confederate flag during a charge, threw it over the defenses, and kept going in the attack.
—	Martin McHugh	Navy	Seaman	USS Cincinnati	Aboard USS Cincinnati, Operations against Vicksburg	May 27, 1863	He served on the USS Cincinnati during the attack on Vicksburg and when the ship was sinking.
—	James McIntosh	Navy	Captain of the Top	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served on the USS Richmond during the battle against rebel forts and gunboats in Mobile Bay.
Charles W. McKay	Charles W. McKay	Army	Sergeant	Company C, 154th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Rocky Face Ridge, Dug Gap, Georgia	May 8, 1864	He voluntarily risked his life to rescue a wounded friend who was lying between the lines, under enemy fire.
—	George McKee	Army	Color Sergeant	Company D, 89th New York Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He showed great bravery as a flag bearer during the attack on Fort Gregg.
Nineveh S. McKeen	Nineveh S. McKeen	Army	First Lieutenant	Company H, 21st Illinois Infantry Regiment	Stone River, Tennessee and Battle of Hoover's Gap, Liberty Gap, Tennessee	Dec 30, 1862 and Jun 25, 1863	He was very brave in the charge at Stone River, where he was wounded three times. At Liberty Gap, he captured the flag of the 8th Arkansas Infantry (Confederate Army).
Michael McKeever	Michael McKeever	Army	Private	Company K, 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment	Burnt Ordinary, Virginia	Jan 19, 1863	He was part of a small scouting group that charged and defeated an enemy force six times their size. He led the charge with great courage, going far beyond his duty.
William McKnight	William McKnight	Navy	Coxswain	USS Varuna	Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862	He was the captain of a gun on the USS Varuna during attacks on enemy forts and a rebel ship.
Nathaniel A. McKown	Nathaniel A. McKown	Army	Sergeant	Company B, 58th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	He captured an enemy flag.
—	James McLeod	Navy	Captain of the Foretop		Aboard USS Pensacola, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862 – April 25, 1862	He was a volunteer from the Colorado and served on the USS Pensacola during the attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip. He operated his gun with great skill and energy, even though no officer was directly supervising him.
Martin T. McMahon	Martin T. McMahon	Army	Captain	U.S. Volunteers Army of the Potomac	Battle of White Oak Swamp, Virginia	Jun 30, 1862	Under enemy fire, he successfully destroyed a valuable train that had been left behind, preventing it from falling into enemy hands.
Francis M. McMillen	Francis M. McMillen	Army	Sergeant	Company C, 110th Ohio Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
—	John P. McVeane*	Army	Corporal	Company D, 49th New York Infantry	Fredericksburg Heights, Virginia	May 4, 1863	He shot a Confederate flag bearer and took the flag. He also approached a barn alone between the lines and demanded and received the surrender of several enemy soldiers inside.
—	Walter F. McWhorter	Army	Commissary Sergeant	Company E, 3rd West Virginia Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured the flag of the 6th Tennessee Infantry (Confederate Army).
—	George W. McWilliams	Navy	Landsman	USS Pontoosuc	Aboard USS Pontoosuc, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Dec 24, 1864 – Feb 22, 1865	He served on the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington.
—	George E. Meach	Army	Farrier	Company I, 6th New York Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Thomas Meagher	Army	First Sergeant	Company G, 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	He led a section of his men in an attack on the enemy's defenses and was wounded while climbing over a wall.
George W. Mears	George W. Mears	Army	Sergeant	Company A, 6th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 2, 1863	With five volunteers, he bravely charged a group of enemy sharpshooters hidden in a log house, captured them, and brought them back to the Union lines.
—	Charles Melville	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Hartford	Aboard USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served on the flagship USS Hartford during the battle against rebel gunboats and Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay.
—	John W. Menter	Army	Sergeant	Company D, 5th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
Henry C. Merriam	Henry C. Merriam	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	73rd Regiment Infantry U.S. Colored Troops	Battle of Fort Blakeley, Alabama	Apr 9, 1865	He volunteered to attack the enemy's defenses before orders were given. When he got permission, he led a very brave assault.
—	James K. Merrifield	Army	Corporal	Company C, 88th Illinois Infantry Regiment	Second Battle of Franklin, Tennessee	Nov 30, 1864	He captured two enemy battle flags and brought them back to his own lines.
Augustus Merrill	Augustus Merrill	Army	Captain	Company B, 1st Maine Veteran Volunteer Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	With six men, he captured 69 Confederate prisoners and rescued several Union soldiers who had been taken by the enemy.
—	George Merrill	Army	Private	Company I, 142nd New York Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	He bravely went forward with the front of the column and cut down the enemy's wooden defenses.
John G. Merritt	John G. Merritt	Army	Sergeant	Company I, 142nd New York Volunteer Infantry	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	Jul 21, 1861	He showed great bravery in action and was wounded while capturing a flag ahead of his regiment.
—	Henry Coddington Meyer	Army	Captain	Company K, 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	During an attack and under heavy fire, he heroically helped a wounded and helpless officer, saving his life. He was severely wounded while doing this brave act.
James Mifflin	James Mifflin	Navy	Engineer's Cook	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served on the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
Nelson A. Miles	Nelson A. Miles	Army	Colonel	61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863 – May 3, 1863	He held an advanced position with his command against repeated enemy attacks.
—	Andrew Miller	Marine Corps	Sergeant	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served on the USS Richmond during the Battle of Fort Morgan.
—	Frank Miller	Army	Private	Company M, 2nd New York Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured the flag of the 25th Battalion Virginia Infantry (Confederate Army). He was taken prisoner but managed to keep his captured flag until he was rescued.
—	Henry A. Miller	Army	Captain	Company B, 8th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Blakeley, Alabama	Apr 9, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
Jacob C. Miller	Jacob C. Miller	Army	Private	Company G, 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery during the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
James Miller	James Miller	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Marblehead	Aboard USS Marblehead	December 25, 1863	He served as quartermaster on the USS Marblehead during a fight with the enemy on John's Island. He acted bravely under fierce enemy fire throughout the battle.
James P. Miller	James P. Miller	Army	Private	Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry	Selma, Alabama	April 2, 1865	He captured the flag of the 12th Mississippi Cavalry (Confederate Army).
—	John Miller	Army	Corporal	Company G, 8th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	He captured two enemy flags.
—	John Miller	Army	Private	Company H, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
William E. Miller	William E. Miller	Army	Captain	Company H, 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	Without orders, he led a charge of his squadron on the enemy's side, stopping their attack and scattering the back of their column.
—	Daniel Milliken	Navy	Quarter Gunner	USS New Ironsides	Aboard USS New Ironsides, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Dec 1864 – Jan 1865	Milliken served on the USS New Ironsides during several attacks on Fort Fisher.
—	Charles Mills	Navy	Seaman	USS Minnesota	Aboard USS Minnesota, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	Jan 15, 1865	He served on the USS Minnesota during the attack on Fort Fisher.
Frank W. Mills	Frank W. Mills	Army	Corporal	Company C, 1st New York Mounted Rifles Regiment	Sandy Cross Roads, North Carolina	Sep 4, 1862	While scouting, this soldier, leading only 3 or 4 men, found the enemy and charged them without orders. The rest of his troops followed, and the entire enemy force of 120 men was captured.
George W. Mindil	George W. Mindil	Army	Captain	Company I, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia	May 5, 1862	As an aide, he led a charge with part of a regiment, broke through the enemy's center, silenced some of their cannons, and got behind them, forcing them to leave their position.
—	Alexander H. Mitchell	Army	First Lieutenant	Company A, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He captured the flag of the 18th North Carolina Infantry (Confederate Army) in a personal fight with the flag bearer.
—	Theodore Mitchell	Army	Private	Company C, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He captured the flag of the Tennessee Brigade (Confederate Army).
John H. Moffitt	John H. Moffitt	Army	Corporal	Company C, 16th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia	Jun 27, 1862	He bravely picked up the regimental colors after several flag bearers had been shot down and carried them until he was wounded himself.
—	Archibald Molbone	Army	Sergeant	Battery G, 1st Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He was one of 20 chosen artillerymen who volunteered to go with an infantry attack party. They then turned the captured enemy guns against the enemy.
Hugh Molloy	Hugh Molloy	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Fort Hindman	Aboard USS Fort Hindman	March 2, 1864	He served on the USS Fort Hindman during a battle near Harrisonburg, Louisiana.
Patrick Monaghan	Patrick Monaghan	Army	Corporal	Company F, 48th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	He recaptured the colors of the 7th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment.
—	Robert Montgomery	Navy	Captain of the Afterguard	USS Agawam	Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	Montgomery served on the USS Agawam as part of a volunteer crew for a powder boat that exploded near Fort Fisher.
—	Charles Moore	Navy	Landsman	USS Marblehead	Aboard USS Marblehead	Dec 25, 1863	He served on the USS Marblehead during a fight with the enemy on John's Island.
—	Charles Moore	Navy	Seaman	USS Kearsarge	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	Jun 19, 1864	He served as a seaman on the USS Kearsarge when it destroyed the enemy ship Alabama off Cherbourg, France.
—	Daniel B. Moore	Army	Corporal	Company E, 11th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Blakeley, Alabama	Apr 9, 1865	He risked his own life to save an officer who had been shot down and surrounded by many enemy soldiers.
—	George Moore	Navy	Seaman	USS Rhode Island	Aboard USS Rhode Island, loss of USS Monitor	December 30, 1862	He served on the USS Rhode Island, which was involved in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the USS Monitor.
—	George G. Moore	Army	Private	Company D, 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia	Sep 22, 1864	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Wilbur F. Moore	Army	Private	Company C, 117th Illinois Infantry Regiment	Battle of Nashville, Tennessee	Dec 16, 1864	He captured the flag of a Confederate cannon battery while far ahead of the Union lines.
—	William Moore	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Benton	Aboard USS Benton	December 27, 1862	He served as boatswain's mate on the USS Benton during the attack on Hayne's Bluff, Yazoo River.
Delano Morey	Delano Morey	Army	Private	Company B, 82nd Ohio Infantry	Battle of McDowell, Virginia	May 8, 1862	After his unit's charge was stopped, he rushed forward alone with an empty gun and captured two enemy sharpshooters.
—	Jerome Morford	Army	Private	Company K, 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery during the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	James H. Morgan	Navy	Captain of the Top	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	As captain of a gun on the USS Richmond, he fought bravely during the battle against rebel forts and gunboats in Mobile Bay.
—	Lewis Morgan	Army	Private	Company I, 4th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He captured a flag from the enemy's defenses.
Richard H. Morgan	Richard H. Morgan	Army	Corporal	Company A, 4th Iowa Cavalry	Columbus, Georgia	Apr 16, 1865	He captured a flag inside the enemy's defenses, fighting the soldier who carried it for its possession.
Walter Goodale Morrill	Walter Goodale Morrill	Army	Captain	Company B, 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Second Battle of Rappahannock Station, Virginia	Nov 7, 1863	Learning that an attack was planned, he bravely joined the storming party with about 50 men from his regiment and helped greatly in the assault.
William Morris	William Morris	Army	Sergeant	Company C, 1st New York Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured the flag of the 40th Virginia Infantry (Confederate Army).
Francis Morrison	Francis Morrison	Army	Private	Company H, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry	Bermuda Hundred Campaign, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	He bravely exposed himself to heavy fire to bring a wounded friend to safety.
John G. Morrison	John G. Morrison	Navy	Coxswain	USS Carondelet	Aboard USS Carondelet	July 15, 1862	He was praised for his good conduct and heroic actions, inspiring the crew during a fight with a rebel ship on the Yazoo River.
Benjamin Morse	Benjamin Morse	Army	Private	Company C, 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He captured the colors of the 4th Georgia Battery (Confederate Army).
Charles E. Morse	Charles E. Morse	Army	Sergeant	Company I, 62nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 5, 1864	He bravely rushed back into enemy lines, took the colors from the flag sergeant who was dying, and even though he was wounded himself, carried them through the fight.
—	Charles W. Morton	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Benton	Aboard USS Benton, Yazoo River Expedition	December 23, 1862 – December 27, 1862	He showed extraordinary heroism on the USS Benton during the expedition.
—	John W. Mostoller	Army	Private	Company B, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Lynchburg, Virginia	Jun 18, 1864	He bravely led a charge on a Confederate cannon battery (since the company's officers were hurt) and forced them to quickly move their guns.
St. Clair A. Mulholland	St. Clair A. Mulholland	Army	Major	116th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 4, 1863 – May 5, 1863	He commanded the picket line and held the enemy back all night to cover the Army's retreat.
—	Patrick Mullen	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Wyandank	Aboard USS Wyandank, Mattox Creek	Mar 17, 1865	He served as boatswain's mate on the USS Wyandank during a boat expedition up Mattox Creek.
—	Patrick Mullen	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Don	Aboard USS Don	May 1, 1865	He showed extraordinary heroism on the USS Don by saving an officer from drowning.
—	Walter L. Mundell	Army	Corporal	Company E, 5th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
Harvey M. Munsell	Harvey M. Munsell	Army	Sergeant	Company A, 99th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 1, 1863 – Jul 3, 1863	He showed brave and courageous conduct as a flag bearer. He carried his regiment's colors through 13 battles!
Charles J. Murphy	Charles J. Murphy	Army	First Lieutenant and Quartermaster	38th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment "Second Scott's Life Guard"	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	Jul 21, 1861	He bravely took a rifle and fought with his regiment. When the regiment had to retreat, he stayed behind to care for the wounded and was captured.
—	Daniel J. Murphy	Army	Sergeant	Company F, 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Hatchers Run, Virginia	Oct 27, 1864	He captured the flag of the 47th North Carolina Infantry (Confederate Army).
—	Denis J. F. Murphy	Army	Sergeant	Company F, 14th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Corinth, Mississippi	Oct 3, 1862	Even though he was wounded three times, he carried the colors throughout the entire battle.
—	James T. Murphy	Army	Private	Company L, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery Regiment	Battle of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	When an enemy silenced a cannon, this soldier bravely helped operate it, acting with courage and fearlessness throughout the fight.
—	John P. Murphy	Army	Private	Company K, 5th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	Sep 17, 1862	He captured the flag of the 13th Alabama Infantry (Confederate Army).
Michael C. Murphy	Michael C. Murphy	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	170th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of North Anna, Virginia	May 24, 1864	This officer, commanding the regiment, kept it on the field under enemy fire for three hours without being able to fire back because they ran out of ammunition.
Patrick Murphy	Patrick Murphy	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Metacomet	Aboard USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served as boatswain's mate on the USS Metacomet during the battle against rebel forts and gunboats in Mobile Bay.
—	Robinson B. Murphy	Army	Musician	Company A, 127th Illinois Infantry Regiment	Battle of Ezra Church, Atlanta, Georgia	Jul 28, 1864	As an orderly to the brigade commander, he bravely led two regiments as reinforcements into battle, where his horse was shot from under him.
—	Thomas Murphy	Army	Corporal	Company K, 158th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 30, 1864	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Thomas C. Murphy	Army	Corporal	Company I, 31st Illinois Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He bravely crossed the line of heavy fire from both Union and Confederate forces to deliver a message to stop one Union regiment from firing on another.
—	Thomas J. Murphy	Army	First Sergeant	Company G, 146th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
George S. Myers	George S. Myers	Army	Private	Company F, 101st Ohio Infantry	Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia	Sep 19, 1863	He saved the regimental colors through great personal dedication and bravery.
—	William H. Myers	Army	Private	Company A, 1st Maryland Cavalry	Battle of Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia	Apr 9, 1865	He showed great bravery in action and was wounded five times.

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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

Picture	Name	Service Branch	Rank	Unit/Command	Where it Happened	When it Happened	What They Did
—	Henry H. Nash	Army	Corporal	Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 3, 1863	He was part of a group that volunteered to try and pass the enemy's defenses with a steam tug and two barges full of supplies.
—	David Naylor	Navy	Landsman	USS Oneida	Aboard USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He was recognized for his actions on the USS Oneida during the battle at Mobile Bay.
Zachariah C. Neahr	Zachariah C. Neahr	Army	Private	Company K, 142nd New York Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	He bravely went forward with the front of the column and cut down the enemy's wooden defenses.
—	John Neil	Navy	Quarter Gunner	USS Agawam	Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	He was recognized for his actions while serving on the USS Agawam, as part of a volunteer crew for a powder boat that exploded near Fort Fisher.
—	Edwin M. Neville	Army	Captain	Company C, 1st Connecticut Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
William D. Newland	William D. Newland	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Oneida	Aboard USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	Newland showed great conduct and faithfully performed his duties on the USS Oneida, acting splendidly under enemy fire during the battle.
Marcellus J. Newman	Marcellus J. Newman	Army	Private	Company B, 111th Illinois Infantry	Battle of Resaca, Georgia	May 14, 1864	He bravely returned, facing heavy enemy fire, and rescued a wounded friend who had been left behind as the regiment retreated.
—	William H. Newman	Army	Second Lieutenant	Company B, 86th New York Infantry	Near Amelia Springs, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
John H. Nibbe	John H. Nibbe	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Petrel	Aboard USS Petrel	April 22, 1864	He served as quartermaster on the USS Petrel when it was captured in the Yazoo River.
Henry C. Nichols	Henry C. Nichols	Army	Captain	73rd Regiment Infantry U.S. Colored Troops	Battle of Fort Blakeley, Alabama	Apr 9, 1865	He bravely went on a scouting mission ahead of his regiment's line and, under heavy fire, gathered very important information.
—	William Nichols	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served on the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
Robert Niven	Robert Niven	Army	Second Lieutenant	Company H, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	He captured two enemy flags.
—	Daniel Noble	Navy	Landsman	USS Metacomet	Aboard USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	As a landsman on the USS Metacomet, Noble was part of the boat crew that rescued the USS Tecumseh when it was hit by a torpedo in Mobile Bay.
John J. Nolan	John J. Nolan	Army	Sergeant	Company K, 8th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Georgia Landing, Louisiana	Oct 27, 1862	Even though he was knocked down by a cannon shot, he refused to give up the flag he was carrying as his regiment's flag bearer and continued to carry it throughout the battle.
Conrad Noll	Conrad Noll	Army	Sergeant	Company D, 20th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He grabbed the colors after the flag bearer was shot down and bravely fought his way out with them, even though the enemy was on his left and behind him.
—	Jasper N. North	Army	Private	Company D, 4th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery during the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Elliott M. Norton	Elliott M. Norton	Army	Second Lieutenant	Company H, 6th Michigan Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He rushed ahead of his column and captured the flag of the 44th Tennessee Infantry (Confederate Army).
—	John R. Norton	Army	Second Lieutenant	Company M, 1st New York ("Lincoln Cavalry") Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
Llewellyn P. Norton	Llewellyn P. Norton	Army	Sergeant	Company L, 10th New York Volunteer Cavalry ("Porter Guard")	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He charged the enemy and, with the help of Corporal Bringle, captured a cannon and two prisoners.
William W. Noyes	William W. Noyes	Army	Private	Company F, 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Standing on top of the defenses, he calmly aimed and fired at least 15 shots into the enemy's lines, which were only a few yards away.
—	Christopher Nugent	Marine Corps	Orderly Sergeant	USS Fort Henry	Aboard USS Fort Henry	June 15, 1863	He was recognized for his actions while serving on the USS Fort Henry in Crystal River, Florida.
Lee Nutting	Lee Nutting	Army	Captain	Company C, 61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Todd's Tavern, Virginia	May 8, 1864	He led the regiment in a charge at a very important moment under deadly fire until he fell, badly 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

Picture	Name	Service Branch	Rank	Unit/Command	Where it Happened	When it Happened	What They Did
James R. O'Beirne	James R. O'Beirne	Army	Captain	Company C, 37th New York Volunteer Infantry (Irish Rifles)	Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia	May 31, 1862 – Jun 1, 1862	He bravely held the battle line until ordered to fall back.
Henry D. O'Brien	Henry D. O'Brien	Army	Corporal	Company E, 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	He picked up the colors where they had fallen and rushed ahead of his regiment, very close to the enemy's guns. He fought in a desperate struggle where the enemy was defeated, and even though he was badly wounded, he held the colors until wounded a second time.
—	Oliver O'Brien	Navy	Coxswain	USS John Adams	Aboard USS John Adams	November 28, 1864	He took part in boarding an enemy blockade runner (a ship trying to sneak past a naval blockade) under heavy enemy fire. He performed his duties quickly and bravely.
—	Peter O'Brien	Army	Private	Company A, 1st New York Volunteer Cavalry "Lincoln Cavalry"	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	He captured an enemy flag and a Confederate officer with his horse and equipment.
—	Thomas O'Connell	Navy	Coal Heaver	USS Hartford	Aboard USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served on the flagship USS Hartford during successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
Albert O'Connor	Albert O'Connor	Army	Sergeant	Company A, 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Gravelly Run, Virginia	Mar 31, 1865 – Apr 1, 1865	On March 31, 1865, with a friend, he recaptured a Union officer from nine Confederates, capturing three of them. On April 1, 1865, he seized a Confederate flag, killing an officer in a hand-to-hand fight for it, and kept the flag until he was surrounded.
—	Timothy O'Connor	Army	Private	Company E, 1st U.S. Cavalry Regiment	Malvern, Virginia	Jul 28, 1864	Private O'Connor captured the flag of the Confederate 18th North Carolina Infantry. For his extreme bravery, he received the Medal of Honor.
John O'Dea	John O'Dea	Army	Private	Company D, 8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery during the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Menomen O'Donnell	Menomen O'Donnell	Army	First Lieutenant	Company A, 11th Missouri Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Fort DeRussey, Louisiana	May 22, 1863 and Mar 14, 1864	He bravely joined the flag guard in the attack on the enemy's defenses when he saw them hesitating, and made sure his regiment's colors were planted on the wall. He also bravely joined an attacking column (while on staff duty) and rode with it into the enemy's defenses, being the only mounted officer there, and was wounded twice.
—	Timothy O'Donoghue	Navy	Seaman	USS Signal	Aboard USS Signal, Red River Campaign	May 5, 1864	He served as boatswain's mate on the USS Signal on the Red River.
—	Charles Oliver	Army	Sergeant	Company M, 100th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	He captured the flag of the 31st Georgia Infantry (Confederate Army).
Paul A. Oliver	Paul A. Oliver	Army	Captain	Company D, 12th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Resaca, Georgia	May 15, 1864	While serving as an aide, he helped prevent a disaster caused by Union troops accidentally firing on each other.
Stephen O'Neill	Stephen O'Neill	Army	Corporal	Company E, 7th U. S. Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 1, 1863	He picked up the colors from the hands of the flag bearer who had been shot down and carried them through the rest of the battle.
John N. Opel	John N. Opel	Army	Private	Company G, 7th Indiana Infantry Regiment	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 5, 1864	He captured the flag of the 50th Virginia Infantry (Confederate Army).
David Orbansky	David Orbansky	Army	Private	Company B, 58th Ohio Infantry	Shiloh, Tennessee; Vicksburg, Mississippi, etc.	1862 – 1863	He showed great bravery in various actions.
Charles A. Orr	Charles A. Orr	Army	Private	Company G, 187th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia	Oct 27, 1864	This soldier and two others bravely and voluntarily rescued several wounded and helpless soldiers under fire.
Robert L. Orr	Robert L. Orr	Army	Major	61st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He carried the colors at the front of the attacking column after two flag bearers had been shot down.
—	John Ortega	Navy	Seaman	USS Saratoga	Aboard USS Saratoga	December 31, 1864	He served as a seaman during two actions, performing his duties bravely and gallantly. He was later promoted to acting master's mate.
Jacob G. Orth	Jacob G. Orth	Army	Corporal	Company D, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	Sep 17, 1862	He captured the flag of the 7th South Carolina Infantry (Confederate Army) in a hand-to-hand fight, even though he was wounded in the shoulder.
William H. Osborne	William H. Osborne	Army	Private	Company C, 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia	Jul 1, 1862	Even though he was wounded and taken to the back, he got a rifle and bravely returned to the front. When he couldn't find his own regiment, he joined another and fought with them until he was severely wounded again and captured.
—	Albert Oss	Army	Private	Company B, 11th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 3, 1863	He stayed in the rifle pits after others had retreated, firing constantly and fighting for every inch of ground.
—	Jacob H. Overturf	Army	Private	Company K, 83rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery during the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Miles M. Oviatt	Miles M. Oviatt	Marine Corps	Corporal	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He was recognized for his actions against rebel forts and gunboats 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

Picture	Name	Service Branch	Rank	Unit/Command	Where it Happened	When it Happened	What They Did
—	Loron F. Packard	Army	Private	Company E, 5th New York Cavalry Regiment	Raccoon Ford, Virginia	November 27, 1863	After his unit had retreated, this soldier bravely returned alone to help a friend and rescued him from three armed Confederates.
George H. Palmer	George H. Palmer	Army	Musician	1st Illinois Cavalry Regiment	Lexington, Missouri	September 20, 1861	He volunteered to fight in the trenches and also led a charge that recaptured a Union hospital, along with the Confederate sharpshooters who were occupying it.
John G. Palmer	John G. Palmer	Army	Corporal	21st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	He was the first of six men who volunteered to help a cannon gunner who was under heavy enemy fire. He fought with the battery until the end of the battle. His commanding officer thought he would never see him alive again.
William J. Palmer	William J. Palmer	Army	Colonel	15th Pennsylvania Cavalry	Red Hill, Alabama	Jan 14, 1865	He attacked and defeated a larger enemy force without losing a single man.
Thomas Parker	Thomas Parker	Army	Corporal	Company B, 2nd Rhode Island Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia and Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865 and Apr 6, 1865	He planted the first flag on the enemy's defenses. He also carried the regimental colors over the creek after his regiment had broken and been pushed back.
—	William Parker	Navy	Captain of the Afterguard	USS Cayuga	Aboard USS Cayuga, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862 – April 25, 1862	He was at the ship's wheel on the USS Cayuga during the capture of Forts St. Philip and Jackson, and New Orleans.
—	George Parks	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served on the USS Richmond during the battle against rebel forts and gunboats in Mobile Bay.
Henry J. Parks	Henry J. Parks	Army	Private	Company A, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	While alone and ahead of his unit, trying to cut off a supply wagon's retreat, he fought and made a Confederate flag bearer flee. After capturing the flag bearer, he returned to the front and captured three more wagons and drivers.
—	James W. Parks	Army	Corporal	Company F, 11th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Nashville, Tennessee	Dec 16, 1864	He captured an enemy flag.
Jacob Parrott	Jacob Parrott	Army	Private	Company K, 33rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	Apr 1862	He was the very first person to receive the Medal of Honor.
—	Joel Parsons	Army	Private	Company B, 4th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery during the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
John H. Patterson	John H. Patterson	Army	First Lieutenant	11th U.S. Infantry Regiment	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 5, 1864	Under heavy fire from the advancing enemy, he picked up a wounded officer from his regiment who was helpless and would have been burned in the forest. He carried him several hundred yards to safety.
—	John T. Patterson	Army	Principal Musician	122nd Ohio Infantry	Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia	Jun 14, 1863	With one friend, he bravely went in front of the Union line, under heavy enemy fire, and carried back a helpless wounded friend, saving him from death or capture.
William H. Paul	William H. Paul	Army	Private	Company E, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	Sep 17, 1862	Under extremely heavy and focused fire, he bravely picked up his regiment's colors when the flag bearer and two guards had been killed, and carried them throughout the entire battle.
Byron E. Pay	Byron E. Pay	Army	Private	Company H, 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Nolensville, Tennessee	Feb 15, 1863	He was one of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against an attack by 125 cavalry, pushing back the attack and saving the train.
—	Irvin C. Payne	Army	Corporal	Company M, 2nd New York Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured the Virginia State colors.
Thomas H. L. Payne	Thomas H. L. Payne	Army	First Lieutenant	Company E, 37th Illinois Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Blakeley, Alabama	Apr 9, 1865	While serving as regimental quartermaster, he learned of an expected attack and asked to be assigned to a company that had no officers present. He was assigned and was one of the first to lead his men into the enemy's defenses.
—	Platt Pearsall	Army	Corporal	Company C, 30th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery during the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Alfred L. Pearson	Alfred L. Pearson	Army	Colonel	155th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Lewis's Farm, Virginia	Mar 29, 1865	Seeing a brigade forced back by the enemy, he grabbed his regimental flag, called on his men to follow him, and advanced on the enemy under heavy fire. The entire brigade then moved forward, the lost ground was taken back, and the enemy was defeated.
Joachim Pease	Joachim Pease	Navy	Seaman	USS Kearsarge	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	He served as a seaman on the USS Kearsarge when it destroyed the enemy ship Alabama off Cherbourg, France.
Cassius Peck	Cassius Peck	Army	Private	Company F, 1st United States Sharpshooters	Near Blackburn's Ford, Virginia	Sep 19, 1862	He took command of the soldiers he could gather and attacked and captured a Confederate cannon battery of four guns. Also, during a scouting mission, he caught and captured a Confederate soldier.
—	Oscar E. Peck	Navy	Second Class Boy	USS Varuna	Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862	Peck served as a second class boy on the Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip.
Theodore S. Peck	Theodore S. Peck	Army	First Lieutenant	Company H, 9th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Newport Barracks, North Carolina	Feb 2, 1864	By resisting for a long time and burning bridges, he kept a larger enemy force at bay and covered the garrison's retreat.
James K. Peirsol	James K. Peirsol	Army	Sergeant	Company F, 13th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Paines Crossroads, Virginia	Apr 5, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
William Pelham	William Pelham	Navy	Landsman	USS Hartford	Aboard USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served on the flagship USS Hartford during successful actions in Mobile Bay.
Galusha Pennypacker	Galusha Pennypacker	Army	Colonel	97th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	He bravely led the charge over a defensive wall and planted the colors of one of his regiments there. He was severely wounded.
Patrick H. Pentzer	Patrick H. Pentzer	Army	Captain	Company C, 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Blakeley, Alabama	Apr 9, 1865	He was among the first to enter the enemy's trenches and received the surrender of a Confederate general officer and his headquarters flag.
—	Thomas Perry	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Kearsarge	Aboard off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	He served as boatswain's mate on the USS Kearsarge when it destroyed the enemy ship Alabama off Cherbourg, France.
—	Joseph Pesch	Army	Private	Battery A, 1st Missouri Light Artillery	Battle of Grand Gulf, Mississippi	Apr 28, 1863 – Apr 29, 1863	With two friends, he bravely took a position on the steamer Cheeseman, in charge of all the battery's guns and ammunition. He stayed in charge even though the steamer became hard to control and was under heavy enemy fire for some time.
—	Henry C. Peters	Army	Private	Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 3, 1863	He was part of a group that volunteered to try and pass the enemy's defenses with a steam tug and two barges full of supplies.
—	Alfred Peterson	Navy	Seaman	USS Commodore Perry	Aboard USS Commodore Perry	October 3, 1862	He served on the USS Commodore Perry during the attack on Franklin, Virginia.
Philip Petty	Philip Petty	Army	Sergeant	Company A, 136th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	He picked up the colors as they fell from the hands of the wounded flag bearer and carried them forward in the charge.
Charles E. Phelps	Charles E. Phelps	Army	Colonel	7th Maryland Infantry Regiment	Laurel Hill, Virginia	May 8, 1864	He rode to the front of the attacking column, which was broken and struggling under heavy artillery fire. He bravely placed himself in front of the troops, rallied them, and led them to within a few feet of the enemy's defenses, where he was severely wounded and captured.
—	Josiah Phillips	Army	Private	Company E, 148th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Sutherland's Station, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
—	William Phinney	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Lackawanna	Aboard USS Lackawanna, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served on the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
Frederick Phisterer	Frederick Phisterer	Army	First Lieutenant	18th U.S. Infantry Regiment	Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tennessee	Dec 31, 1862	He bravely delivered information under heavy fire to the commander of a battalion of regular troops, which saved the battalion from being captured or destroyed.
Alonzo H. Pickle	Alonzo H. Pickle	Army	Sergeant	Company B, 1st Battalion Minnesota Infantry	Deep Bottom, Virginia	Aug 14, 1864	He risked his life to bravely go help a wounded officer who was lying close to the enemy's lines and, under fire, carried him to safety.
Edward M. Pike	Edward M. Pike	Army	First Sergeant	Company A, 33rd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Cotton Plant, Arkansas	Jul 7, 1862	While the troops were retreating from a larger enemy force, this soldier, with one friend, and under heavy fire at close range, saved a cannon from being captured by the enemy.
Samuel E. Pingree	Samuel E. Pingree	Army	Captain	Company F, 3rd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Lee's Mills, Virginia	Apr 16, 1862	He bravely led his company across a wide, deep creek, drove the enemy from their rifle pits (which were very close to the bank), and stayed at the front of his men until he was severely wounded a second time.
Charles H. Pinkham	Charles H. Pinkham	Army	Sergeant Major	57th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Stedman, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	He captured the flag of the 57th North Carolina Infantry (Confederate Army) and saved his own unit's colors by tearing them from the staff while the enemy was in the camp.
Robert Pinn	Robert Pinn	Army	First Sergeant	Company I, 5th Regiment United States Colored Troops	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	He took command of his company after all the officers had been killed or wounded and bravely led it in battle.
James Pipes	James Pipes	Army	Captain	Company A, 140th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Second Battle of Ream's Station, Virginia	Jul 2, 1863 and Aug 25, 1864	While a sergeant retreating with his company at Gettysburg, he and a friend stopped and carried a wounded and helpless comrade to safety. Both he and his friend were badly wounded doing this. A year later, at Reams Station, he bravely helped stop an enemy flank movement while commanding a skirmish line, and was severely wounded, losing an arm.
—	George J. Pitman	Army	Sergeant	Company C, 1st New York Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured the flag of the Sumter Heavy Artillery (Confederate Army).
William Pittenger	William Pittenger	Army	Sergeant	Company G, 2nd Ohio Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	Apr 1862	He was the fifth person to receive the Medal of Honor.
Henry E. Plant	Henry E. Plant	Army	Corporal	Company F, 14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina	Mar 19, 1865	He rushed into the middle of the enemy and rescued the colors, as the flag bearer had fallen mortally wounded.
George C. Platt	George C. Platt	Army	Private	Troop H, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Fairfield, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	He grabbed the regimental flag when the standard bearer died in a hand-to-hand fight, stopping it from falling into enemy hands.
William Plimley	William Plimley	Army	First Lieutenant	Company F, 120th New York Volunteer Infantry	Hatcher's Run, Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	While serving as an aide to a general, he bravely joined a regiment in an attack on the enemy's defenses and led the movement that resulted in the enemy's defeat and the capture of many prisoners.
George H. Plowman	George H. Plowman	Army	Sergeant Major	3rd Maryland Infantry Regiment	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	He recaptured the colors of the 2nd Pennsylvania Provisional Artillery.
Thomas Plunkett	Thomas Plunkett	Army	Sergeant	Company E, 21st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	Fredericksburg, Virginia	December 11, 1862	He grabbed his regiment's colors after the flag bearer was shot down and carried them to the front, where both his arms were blown off by a shell.
—	George F. Pond	Army	Private	Company C, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry	Drywood, Kansas	May 15, 1864	With two friends, he attacked a much larger force of guerrillas, defeated them, and rescued several prisoners.
James Pond	James Pond	Army	First Lieutenant	Company C, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry	Battle of Baxter Springs, Kansas	Oct 6, 1863	While commanding two cavalry companies, he was surprised and attacked by many more guerrillas than he had. He bravely rallied his men, and after a tough fight, drove the enemy outside the fortifications. Lieutenant Pond then went outside the defenses alone and fired a howitzer three times, confusing the enemy and making them retreat.
—	William B. Poole	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Kearsarge	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	He served as a Quartermaster on the USS Kearsarge when it sank the enemy ship CSS Alabama. He received his Medal of Honor for his bravery under fire while steering the ship.
—	Ambrose Porter	Army	Commissary Sergeant	Company D, 12th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry	Tallahatchie River, Mississippi	Aug 7, 1864	He was one of four volunteers who swam the river under enemy sharpshooter fire and brought over a ferry boat, which allowed the troops to cross and remove the enemy from a strong position.
Horace Porter	Horace Porter	Army	Captain	US Army Ordnance Department	Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia	Sep 20, 1863	While serving as a volunteer aide, at a critical moment when the lines were broken, he rallied enough scattered soldiers to hold the ground under heavy fire long enough for wagon trains and cannons to escape.
John Reed Porter	John Reed Porter	Army	Private	Company G, 21st Ohio Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	Apr 1862	He was one of 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, under General Mitchell's orders, went almost 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train in Georgia, trying to destroy bridges and tracks.
—	William Porter	Army	Sergeant	Company H, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He was among the first to stop the enemy's countercharge.
Philip S. Post	Philip S. Post	Army	Colonel	59th Illinois Infantry Regiment	Battle of Nashville, Tennessee	Dec 15, 1864 – Dec 16, 1864	He led his brigade in an attack on a strong position under intense fire. He later became a U.S. Representative for Illinois.
James P. Postles	James P. Postles	Army	Captain	Company A, 1st Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 2, 1863	He bravely delivered an order while facing heavy enemy fire.
—	George W. Potter	Army	Private	Battery G, 1st Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He was one of 20 chosen artillerymen who volunteered to go with an infantry attack party, and they turned the captured enemy guns against the enemy.
—	Norman F. Potter	Army	First Sergeant	Company E, 149th New York Infantry	Battle of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee	Nov 24, 1863	He captured an enemy flag (from Bragg's army).
William Henry Powell	William Henry Powell	Army	Major	2nd West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Sinking Creek Raid, Virginia (now West Virginia)	Nov 26, 1862	He showed outstanding service in a raid where, with 20 men, he charged and captured an enemy camp of 500 soldiers, without losing any men or guns.
—	Albert Power	Army	Private	Company A, 3rd Iowa Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas	Mar 7, 1862	Under heavy fire and at great personal risk, he went to help a dismounted friend who was surrounded by the enemy, picked him up on his own horse, and carried him to safety.
Wesley J. Powers	Wesley J. Powers	Army	Corporal	Company F, 147th Illinois Infantry Regiment	Oostanaula, Georgia	Apr 3, 1865	He bravely swam the river under heavy fire and secured a ferryboat, which allowed his unit to cross.
—	George Prance	Navy	Captain of the Main Top	USS Ticonderoga	Aboard USS Ticonderoga, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Dec 1864 – Jan 1865	He served on the USS Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher.
Joseph R. Prentice	Joseph R. Prentice	Army	Private	Company E, 19th U.S. Infantry Regiment	Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tennessee	Dec 31, 1862	He bravely rescued the body of his commanding officer, who had fallen mortally wounded. He carried his dying leader off the field under direct and constant rifle fire.
—	John Preston	Navy	Landsman	USS Oneida	Aboard USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served on the USS Oneida during the battle at Mobile Bay.
Noble D. Preston	Noble D. Preston	Army	First Lieutenant and Commissary	10th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Trevilian Station, Virginia	Jun 11, 1864	He bravely led a charge in which he was severely wounded.
—	Edward Price	Navy	Coxswain	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He served on the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
—	George Province	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Santiago de Cuba	Aboard USS Santiago de Cuba, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	Jan 15, 1865	He served on the USS Santiago de Cuba during the attack on Fort Fisher.
Hiram W. Purcell	Hiram W. Purcell	Army	Sergeant	Company G, 104th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia	May 31, 1862	While carrying the regimental colors during a retreat, he turned to face the advancing enemy, flag in hand, and saved the other colors, which would have otherwise been captured.
James J. Purman	James J. Purman	Army	Second Lieutenant	Company A, 140th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 2, 1863	He bravely helped a wounded friend to a safe place while the enemy was very close. He was shot by the enemy and received a wound that led to his left leg being amputated.
Edgar P. Putnam	Edgar P. Putnam	Army	Sergeant	Company D, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Crumps Creek, Virginia	May 27, 1864	With a small force on a scouting mission, he drove off a strong group of the enemy, charged into another enemy cavalry force and made them panic, taking 27 prisoners.
—	Winthrop D. Putnam	Army	Corporal	Company A, 77th Illinois Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	With others, he carried a cannon by hand and fired it through a small opening in the enemy's defenses.
—	George Pyne	Navy	Seaman	USS Magnolia	USS Magnolia Landing Party, Battle of Natural Bridge	Mar 5, 1865 – Mar 6, 1865	He served as a seaman on the USS Magnolia during actions in St. Marks, Florida.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients