List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: Q–S facts for kids

The Medal of Honor is the highest award a military person can get from the United States government. It's given to members of the U.S. armed forces who show amazing bravery and courage, risking their lives way beyond what's expected, especially when fighting an enemy of the United States. Because of how incredibly brave someone has to be to earn it, this medal is often given out after the person has died.

During the Civil War, many of these awards were given for capturing or saving regimental flags. Back then, flags were super important! They were like the heart of a military unit, showing soldiers where to gather and guiding their movements. Losing a flag could really mess up a unit, sometimes even more than losing their commanding officer.

Recipients are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. If a medal was given after the person passed away, it's marked with a star (*).

      This color and the * mean the Medal of Honor was given after the person died.

Picture	Name	Branch of Service	Rank	Unit	Where it happened	When it happened	What they did
Matthew S. Quay	Quay, Matthew S.Matthew S. Quay	Army	Colonel	134th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	Even though he wasn't officially on duty, he bravely joined the battle and played a big part in the charge on the enemy's positions.
James Quinlan	Quinlan, JamesJames Quinlan	Army	Major	88th New York Infantry	Battle of Savage's Station, Virginia	Jun 29, 1862	He led his regiment to attack an enemy cannon, silenced it, held the spot against many enemies, and helped cover his army's retreat.

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Recipients are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. If a medal was given after the person passed away, it's marked with a star (*).

      This color and the * mean the Medal of Honor was given after the person died.

Picture	Name	Branch of Service	Rank	Unit	Where it happened	When it happened	What they did
Peter F. Rafferty	Rafferty, PeterPeter Rafferty	Army	Private	Company B, 69th New York Infantry	Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia	Jul 1, 1862	He was wounded and told to leave, but he refused. He kept fighting, got more wounds, and was eventually captured.
—	Ramsbottom, AlfredAlfred Ramsbottom	Army	First Sergeant	Company K, 97th Ohio Infantry	Second Battle of Franklin, Tennessee	Nov 30, 1864	He captured the flag of the 2nd Mississippi Infantry (Confederate) in a hand-to-hand fight.
Charles F. Rand	Rand, Charles F.Charles F. Rand	Army	Private	Company K, 12th New York Infantry	Battle of Blackburn's Ford, Virginia	Jul 18, 1861	He stayed in the fight when part of his regiment ran away. He joined another company and fought with them until the end.
—	Rannahan, JohnJohn Rannahan	Marine Corps	Corporal	USS Minnesota	USS Minnesota Landing Party, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	Jan 15, 1865	He was on board the USS Minnesota during the attack on Fort Fisher.
George E. Ranney	Ranney, George E.George E. Ranney	Army	Assistant Surgeon	2nd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Resaca, Georgia	May 14, 1864	He risked his life to help a wounded soldier, Private Charles W. Baker, who was under heavy fire. He carried him to safety.
—	Ranney, Myron H.Myron H. Ranney	Army	Private	Company G, 13th New York Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	Aug 30, 1862	He picked up the unit's flag and carried it off the field after the flag bearer was shot. He was wounded himself.
—	Ratcliff, EdwardEdward Ratcliff	Army	First Sergeant	Company C, 38th U.S. Colored Troops	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	He bravely led his company after their officer was killed. He was the first enlisted man to enter the enemy's defenses.
Jacob F. Raub	Raub, Jacob F.Jacob F. Raub	Army	Assistant Surgeon	210th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia	Feb 5, 1865	He discovered the enemy trying to sneak around their side, warned the general at great risk, and helped fight off the attack.
William H. Raymond	Raymond, William H.William H. Raymond	Army	Corporal	Company A, 108th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	He bravely brought a box of ammunition to his friends on the skirmish line while under heavy fire.
—	Read, CharlesCharles Read	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Magnolia	USS Magnolia Landing Party, Battle of Natural Bridge	March 6, 1865	He served as a seaman on board USS Magnolia during the attack at St. Marks, Florida.
—	Read, Charles A.Charles A. Read	Navy	Coxswain	USS Kearsarge	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	He served as coxswain on board USS Kearsarge when it destroyed the enemy ship Alabama.
—	Read, George E.George E. Read	Navy	Seaman	USS Kearsarge	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	He served as seaman on board USS Kearsarge when it destroyed the enemy ship Alabama.
—	Read, Morton A.Morton A. Read	Army	Lieutenant	Company D, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Appomattox Station, Virginia	Apr 8, 1865	He captured the flag of the 1st Texas Infantry (Confederate).
—	Rebmann, George F.George F. Rebmann	Army	Sergeant	Company B, 119th Illinois Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Blakely, Alabama	Apr 9, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
William H. H. Reddick	Reddick, William H.William H. Reddick	Army	Corporal	Company B, 33rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	Apr 1862	He was the sixth person ever to receive the Medal of Honor.
Axel H. Reed	Reed, Axel H.Axel H. Reed	Army	Sergeant	Company K, 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia and Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Sep 19, 1863 and Nov 25, 1863	At Chickamauga, he left his rear position and bravely joined the fight, even though he was under arrest. At Missionary Ridge, he led his company and was among the first to enter enemy lines, getting severely wounded.
Charles W. Reed	Reed, Charles W.Charles W. Reed	Army	Bugler	9th Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 2, 1863	He rescued his wounded captain from between the battle lines.
—	Reed, George W.George W. Reed	Army	Private	Company E, 11th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	Aug 21, 1864	He captured the flag of the 24th North Carolina Volunteers (Confederate).
—	Reed, WilliamWilliam Reed	Army	Private	Company H, 8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Charles A. Reeder	Reeder, Charles A.Charles A. Reeder	Army	Private	Company G, 12th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Fort Gregg, Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Regan, JeremiahJeremiah Regan	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Galena	Aboard USS Galena, Drewry's Bluff	May 15, 1862	He was the captain of gun No. 2 on board USS Galena during the attack on Drewry's Bluff.
Robert Reid	Reid, RobertRobert Reid	Army	Private	Company G, 48th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	He captured the flag of the 44th Tennessee Infantry (Confederate).
Daniel P. Reigle	Reigle, Daniel P.Daniel P. Reigle	Army	Corporal	Company F, 87th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	He bravely rushed forward to capture a Confederate flag where the enemy made their last stand.
J. Monroe Reisinger	Reisinger, J. MonroeJ. Monroe Reisinger	Army	Corporal	Company H, 150th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 1, 1863	He showed special bravery and good conduct in the face of the enemy.
—	Renninger, LouisLouis Renninger	Army	Corporal	Company H, 37th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Reynolds, GeorgeGeorge Reynolds	Army	Private	Company M, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	He captured the Virginia State flag.
Julius D. Rhodes	Rhodes, Julius D.Julius D. Rhodes	Army	Private	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 his horse was shot, he joined another unit and fought bravely. He also showed courage in an advance at Bull Run, where he was wounded.
Sylvester D. Rhodes	Rhodes, Sylvester D.Sylvester D. Rhodes	Army	Sergeant	Company D, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia	Sep 22, 1864	He was on the front line, drove the enemy from their defenses, and was the first to enter their breastworks, capturing a gun and turning it on them.
—	Rice, CharlesCharles Rice	Navy	Coal Heaver	USS Agawam	Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	He was part of a volunteer crew on a powder boat that exploded near Fort Fisher.
Edmund Rice	Rice, EdmundEdmund Rice	Army	Major	19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	He showed amazing bravery on the third day of the battle during a countercharge, where he was severely wounded within enemy lines.
—	Rich, Carlos H.Carlos H. Rich	Army	First Sergeant	Company K, 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 5, 1864	He saved the life of an officer.
—	Richards, LouisLouis Richards	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Pensacola	Aboard USS Pensacola, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	Apr 24, 1862 – Apr 25, 1862	He served as quartermaster on board USS Pensacola during the attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and the capture of New Orleans.
—	Richardson, William R.William R. Richardson	Army	Private	Company A, 2nd Ohio Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	After being captured, he escaped, rejoined his unit, and provided important information about the enemy.
William E. Richey	Richey, William E.William E. Richey	Army	Corporal	Company F, 2nd Ohio Cavalry	Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia	Sep 19, 1863	He single-handedly captured an armed and mounted Confederate major while on the front lines.
—	Richmond, JamesJames Richmond*	Army	Private	Company F, 8th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Ricksecker, John H.John H. Ricksecker	Army	Private	Company D, 104th Ohio Infantry	Second Battle of Franklin, Tennessee	Nov 30, 1864	He captured the flag of the 16th Alabama Artillery (Confederate).
—	R. Riddell, RudolphRudolph R. Riddell	Army	Lieutenant	Company I, 61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry (Confederate).
—	Riley, ThomasThomas Riley	Army	Private	Company D, 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Fort Blakely, Alabama	Apr 4, 1865	He captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry.
—	Ringold, EdwardEdward Ringold	Navy	Coxswain	USS Wabash	USS Wabash Landing Party, Pocotaligo, South Carolina	Oct 22, 1862	He served on board the USS Wabash.
William Y. W. Ripley	Ripley, William Y. W.William Y. W. Ripley	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	1st United States Sharpshooters	Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia	Jul 1, 1862	At a crucial moment, he brought up two regiments and led them against the enemy, getting severely wounded himself.
—	Roantree, James S.James S. Roantree	Marine Corps	Sergeant	USS Oneida	Aboard USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	He was on board USS Oneida during the fight against rebel forts and gunboats in Mobile Bay.
—	Robbins, Augustus I.Augustus I. Robbins	Army	Second Lieutenant	Company B, 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	While serving as a staff officer, he bravely moved a regiment to safety under heavy fire, even though he was severely wounded.
—	Roberts, JamesJames Roberts	Navy	Seaman	USS Agawam	Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	He served on board USS Agawam as part of a volunteer crew on a powder boat that exploded near Fort Fisher.
—	Roberts, Otis O.Otis O. Roberts	Army	Sergeant	Company H, 6th Maine Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Rappahannock Station, Virginia	Nov 7, 1863	He captured the flag of the 8th Louisiana Infantry (Confederate) in a hand-to-hand struggle.
Robert S. Robertson	Robertson, Robert S.Robert S. Robertson	Army	First Lieutenant	Company K, 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry	Corbins Bridge, Virginia	May 8, 1864	As an aide to a general, he saw a regiment breaking apart. He grabbed their flag, rode to the front under enemy fire, and rallied the retreating soldiers.
Samuel Robertson	Robertson, SamuelSamuel Robertson*	Army	Private	Company G, 33rd Ohio Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	Apr 1862	He was one of 19 men who went deep into enemy territory and captured a train to try and destroy bridges and tracks.
George F. Robie	Robie, George F.George F. Robie	Army	Sergeant	Company D, 7th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment	before Richmond, Virginia	Sep 1864	He showed great bravery on the skirmish line.
—	Robinson, AlexanderAlexander Robinson	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Howquah	Aboard USS Howquah	September 25, 1864	He served as boatswain's mate on board USS Howquah when they destroyed an enemy blockade runner.
—	Robinson, CharlesCharles Robinson	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Baron DeKalb	Aboard USS Baron DeKalb, Yazoo Pass Expedition	Dec 23, 1862 – Dec 27, 1862	He served on board USS Baron de Kalb during the Yazoo River Expedition.
Elbridge Robinson	Robinson, ElbridgeElbridge Robinson	Army	Private	Company C, 122nd Ohio Infantry	Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia	Jun 14, 1863	With a friend, he bravely went into enemy fire to rescue a wounded comrade, saving him from death or capture.
—	Robinson, James H.James H. Robinson	Army	Private	Company B, 3rd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Brownsville, Arkansas	Jan 27, 1865	He single-handedly defended himself against 7 enemy guerrillas, killing their leader and driving the rest away.
John C. Robinson	Robinson, John C.John C. Robinson	Army	Brigadier General	Commander, 2nd Division, V Corps, Army of the Potomac	Laurel Hill, Virginia	May 8, 1864	He led the main attack on the enemy's defenses and was severely wounded.
—	Robinson, John H.John H. Robinson	Army	Private	Company I, 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	He captured the flag of the 57th Virginia Infantry (Confederate).
—	Robinson, ThomasThomas Robinson	Army	Private	Company H, 81st Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He captured a flag in a hand-to-hand fight.
—	Rock, FrederickFrederick Rock	Army	Private	Company A, 37th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Charles M. Rockefeller	Rockefeller, Charles M.Charles M. Rockefeller	Army	Lieutenant	Company A, 178th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Blakely, Alabama	Apr 9, 1865	He bravely went alone under heavy fire to get important information that a larger group had failed to get.
Theophilus F. Rodenbough	Rodenbough, Theophilus F.Theophilus F. Rodenbough	Army	Captain	2nd U.S. Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Trevilian Station, Virginia	Jun 11, 1864	He led his regiment with great skill and courage, and was severely wounded.
—	Rohm, Ferdinand F.Ferdinand F. Rohm	Army	Chief Bugler	16th Pennsylvania Cavalry	Reams Station, Virginia	Aug 25, 1864	While his regiment was retreating under fire, he stayed behind to help a wounded officer, getting him to safety.
—	Rood, Oliver P.Oliver P. Rood	Army	Private	Company B, 20th Indiana Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	He captured the flag of the 21st North Carolina Infantry (Confederate).
George W. Roosevelt	Roosevelt, George W.George W. Roosevelt	Army	First Sergeant	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, he recaptured the colors that the enemy had taken. At Gettysburg, he captured a Confederate flag and its bearer, getting severely wounded in the process.
Marion A. Ross	Ross, Marion A.Marion A. Ross*	Army	Sergeant Major	2nd Ohio Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	Apr 1862	He was one of 19 men who went deep into enemy territory and captured a train to try and destroy bridges and tracks.
—	Rossbach, ValentineValentine Rossbach	Army	Sergeant	34th New York Battery	Spotsylvania, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He encouraged his gunners to hold a dangerous position and fired effectively, stopping the enemy and saving his troops.
Stephen Rought	Rought, StephenStephen Rought	Army	Sergeant	Company A, 141st Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 6, 1864	He captured the flag of the 13th North Carolina Infantry (Confederate).
—	Rounds, Lewis A.Lewis A. Rounds	Army	Private	Company D, 8th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Rountry, JohnJohn Rountry	Navy	First Class Fireman	USS Montauk	Aboard USS Montauk	September 21, 1864	He served as a first class fireman on board USS Montauk.
J. Levi Roush	Roush, J. LeviJ. Levi Roush	Army	Corporal	Company D, 6th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 2, 1863	He was one of six volunteers who charged an enemy sharpshooter position and forced them to surrender.
Archibald H. Rowand, Jr.	Rowand, Archibald H., Jr.Archibald H. Rowand, Jr.	Army	Private	Company K, 1st West Virginia Cavalry	Winter of 1864–65	He was one of two men who successfully delivered important messages through enemy lines to General Grant.
Henry W. Rowe	Rowe, Henry W.Henry W. Rowe	Army	Private	Company I, 11th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	With two friends, he rushed and disarmed 27 enemy guards, capturing their flags.
Charles W. Rundle	Rundle, Charles W.Charles W. Rundle	Army	Private	Company A, 116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Rush, JohnJohn Rush	Navy	First Class Fireman	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Farragut's attack on Port Hudson	March 14, 1863	He served on board USS Richmond during the attack on Port Hudson.
—	Russell, Charles L.Charles L. Russell	Army	Corporal	Company H, 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He captured the flag of the 42nd Virginia Infantry (Confederate).
Milton Russell	Russell, MiltonMilton Russell	Army	Captain	Company A, 51st Indiana Infantry	Stone River, Tennessee	Dec 29, 1862	He was the first to cross Stone River and bravely led his men up a hillside, driving back the enemy.
John T. Rutherford	Rutherford, John T.John T. Rutherford	Army	First Lieutenant	Company L, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Yellow Tavern, Virginia and Hanovertown, Virginia	May 11, 1864 and May 27, 1864	He led a successful charge at Yellow Tavern, capturing 90 prisoners. Later, he bravely captured an enemy in a personal fight.
James M. Rutter	Rutter, James M.James M. Rutter	Army	Sergeant	Company L, 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 1, 1863	He risked his life to help a wounded friend and moved him to safety while under fire.
Peter J. Ryan	Ryan, Peter J.Peter J. Ryan	Army	Private	Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry Regiment	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	With one friend, he captured 14 Confederates during the toughest part of the battle.

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Recipients are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. If a medal was given after the person passed away, it's marked with a star (*).

      This color and the * mean the Medal of Honor was given after the person died.

Picture	Name	Branch of Service	Rank	Unit	Where it happened	When it happened	What they did
Louis J. Sacriste	Sacriste, Louis J.Louis J. Sacriste	Army	First Lieutenant	Company D, 116th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia and Second Battle of Auburn, Virginia	May 3, 1863 and Oct 14, 1863	He saved a gun from being captured. He also bravely carried orders that saved a picket line from being destroyed or captured.
—	Sagelhurst, John C.John C. Sagelhurst	Army	Sergeant	Company B, 1st New Jersey Cavalry	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia	Feb 6, 1865	Under heavy fire, he carried a severely wounded officer off the field and led a charge on enemy trenches.
—	Sancrainte, Charles F.Charles F. Sancrainte	Army	Private	Company B, 15th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Atlanta, Georgia	Jul 22, 1864	He bravely climbed the enemy's defenses, signaled to his officer, and captured the flag of the 5th Texas Regiment (Confederate) in a one-on-one fight.
—	Sanderson, AaronAaron Sanderson	Navy	Landsman	USS Wyandank	USS Wyandank	March 17, 1865	He served on board the USS Wyandank during a boat trip up Mattox Creek. His real name was Aaron Anderson.
William Sands	Sands, WilliamWilliam Sands	Army	First Sergeant	Company G, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry	Dabney's Mills, Virginia	Feb 6, 1865 – Feb 7, 1865	He grabbed the enemy's flag under deadly fire and brought it back within his lines.
Jacob Sanford	Sanford, JacobJacob Sanford	Army	Private	55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Jackson Sargent	Sargent, JacksonJackson Sargent	Army	Sergeant	Company D, 5th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He was the first to climb the enemy's defenses and plant his unit's flag there.
—	Sartwell, HenryHenry Sartwell	Army	Sergeant	Company D, 123rd New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 3, 1863	He was severely wounded in his arm but insisted on returning to fight until he was too weak from blood loss.
—	Saunders, JamesJames Saunders	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Kearsarge	USS Kearsarge	June 19, 1864	He served as quartermaster on board USS Kearsarge when it destroyed the enemy ship Alabama.
—	Savacool, Edwin F.Edwin F. Savacool*	Army	Captain	Company K, 1st Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry ("Lincoln Cavalry")	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured an enemy flag, but was wounded during the action and died a few days later.
—	Savage, AuzellaAuzella Savage	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Santiago de Cuba	Aboard USS Santiago de Cuba at Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	He was on board USS Santiago de Cuba during the attack on Fort Fisher.
Rufus Saxton	Saxton, RufusRufus Saxton	Army	Brigadier General	Department of Maryland	Shenandoah Valley Campaign, Harpers Ferry, (at that time) Virginia	May 26, 1862 – May 30, 1862	He showed outstanding bravery and good conduct in defending Harpers Ferry.
—	Scanlan, PatrickPatrick Scanlan	Army	Private	Company A, 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Ashepoo River, South Carolina	May 24, 1864	He volunteered to rescue Union soldiers from a stranded steamer under heavy enemy fire, bravely helping them to shore.
Martin E. Scheibner	Scheibner, Martin E.Martin E. Scheibner	Army	Private	Company G, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Mine Run, Virginia	Nov 27, 1863	He bravely put out the burning fuse of an enemy shell that had landed near his unit.
—	Schenck, Benjamin W.Benjamin W. Schenck	Army	Private	Company D, 116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Schiller, JohnJohn Schiller	Army	Private	Company E, 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	He advanced to the enemy's defensive ditch.
—	Schlachter, PhilippPhilipp Schlachter	Army	Private	Company F, 73rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	He captured the flag of the 15th Louisiana Infantry (Confederate).
—	Schmal, George W.George W. Schmal	Army	Blacksmith	Company M, 24th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Paines Crossroads, Virginia	Apr 5, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Schmauch, AndrewAndrew Schmauch	Army	Private	Company A, 30th Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Conrad Schmidt	Schmidt, ConradConrad Schmidt	Army	First Sergeant	Company K, 2nd U.S. Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	He went to help his commander, whose horse was killed. He mounted the officer behind him under heavy fire and returned him to safety.
—	Schmidt, WilliamWilliam Schmidt	Army	Private	Company G, 37th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	He rescued a wounded friend under intense enemy fire.
George Schneider	Schneider, GeorgeGeorge Schneider	Army	Sergeant	Company G, 3rd Maryland Veteran Infantry	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	After the flag bearer was shot, he grabbed the flag and planted it on the enemy's defenses during the charge.
—	Schnell, ChristianChristian Schnell	Army	Corporal	Company C, 37th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
John M. Schofield	Schofield, John M.John M. Schofield	Army	Major	1st Missouri Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri	Aug 10, 1861	He was notably brave in leading a regiment in a successful charge against the enemy.
James M. Schoonmaker	Schoonmaker, James M.James M. Schoonmaker	Army	Colonel	14th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	At a critical moment, he bravely led a cavalry charge, driving the enemy out of their positions and capturing many prisoners.
—	Schorn, CharlesCharles Schorn	Army	Chief Bugler	Company M, 1st West Virginia Cavalry	Battle of Appomattox Station, Virginia	Apr 8, 1865	He captured the flag of the Sumter Flying Artillery (Confederate).
—	Schubert (Medal of Honor), MartinMartin Schubert (Medal of Honor)	Army	Private	Company E, 26th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	He gave up a leave he had for wounds, joined the battle, and picked up the unit's flag after several bearers were killed or wounded. He carried it until he was wounded again.
—	Schutt, GeorgeGeorge Schutt	Navy	Coxswain	USS Hendrick Hudson	USS Hendrick Hudson	Mar 5, 1865 – Mar 6, 1865	He served as coxswain on board USS Hendrick Hudson at St. Marks, Florida.
Theodore Schwan	Schwan, TheodoreTheodore Schwan	Army	First Lieutenant	10th U.S. Infantry Regiment	Battle of Peebles' Farm, Virginia	Oct 1, 1864	He risked his life to drag a wounded officer to safety while his regiment was retreating under enemy fire, saving him from death or capture.
—	Schwenk, MartinMartin Schwenk	Army	Sergeant	Company B, 6th U.S. Cavalry	Millerstown, Pennsylvania	Jul 1863	He bravely tried to deliver a message through enemy lines and rescued an officer from the enemy.
—	Scofield, David H.David H. Scofield	Army	Quartermaster Sergeant	Company K. 5th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry "1st Ira Harris Guard"	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	He captured the flag of the 13th Virginia Infantry (Confederate).
Alexander Scott	Scott, AlexanderAlexander Scott	Army	Corporal	Company D, 10th Vermont Infantry	Battle of Monocacy Junction, Maryland	Jul 9, 1864	Under very heavy enemy fire, he saved his regiment's national flag from being captured.
John M. Scott	John Morehead Scott*	Army	Sergeant	Company G, 21st Ohio Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	Apr 1862	He was one of 19 men who went deep into enemy territory and captured a train to try and destroy bridges and tracks.
J. Wallace Scott	Scott, J. WallaceJ. Wallace Scott	Army	Captain	Company F, 21st Ohio Infantry	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	He captured the flag of the 16th South Carolina Infantry in a hand-to-hand fight.
Julian A. Scott	Scott, Julian A.Julian A. Scott	Army	Drummer	Company E, 3rd Vermont Infantry	Battle of Lee's Mills, Virginia	April 16, 1862	He crossed the creek many times under heavy enemy fire to help bring back the wounded.
—	Seaman, Elisha B.Elisha B. Seaman	Army	Private	Company A, 66th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	He was one of four who bravely brought a wounded Confederate officer into Union lines under fire, getting valuable information.
—	Seanor, JamesJames Seanor	Navy	Master at Arms	USS Chickasaw	USS Chickasaw at Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He served as master-at-arms on board the ironclad USS Chickasaw in Mobile Bay.
Cyrus Sears	Sears, CyrusCyrus Sears	Army	First Lieutenant	11th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery	Battle of Iuka, Mississippi	Sep 19, 1862	Even though severely wounded, he kept fighting with his battery until almost all his men and horses were killed or wounded.
Thomas O. Seaver	Seaver, Thomas O.Thomas O. Seaver	Army	Colonel	3rd Vermont Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 10, 1864	He led three regiments under heavy fire to attack and capture enemy positions.
—	Seitzinger, James M.James M. Seitzinger	Army	Private	Company G, 116th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia	Jun 3, 1864	When the flag bearer was shot down, he grabbed the flag and bravely carried it in a charge against the enemy.
Alfred J. Sellers	Sellers, Alfred J.Alfred J. Sellers	Army	Major	90th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 1, 1863	He bravely led his regiment under intense fire to a position from which they pushed back the enemy.
—	Seston, Charles H.Charles H. Seston*	Army	Sergeant	Company I, 11th Indiana Infantry	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	He showed brave and excellent service in carrying the regimental colors.
—	Seward, Richard H.Richard H. Seward	Navy	Paymaster's Steward	USS Commodore	USS Commodore	November 23, 1863	He recovered the bodies of two soldiers despite heavy enemy fire.
William J. Sewell	Sewell, William J.William J. Sewell	Army	Colonel	5th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 3, 1863	He took command of the brigade, rallied the troops, and stayed in command even though he was wounded.
William R. Shafter	Shafter, William R.William R. Shafter	Army	First Lieutenant	Company I, 7th Michigan Infantry	Battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia	May 31, 1862	He stayed in the battle even after being wounded.
—	Shahan, EmisireEmisire Shahan	Army	Corporal	Company A, 1st West Virginia Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured the flag of the 76th Georgia Infantry (Confederate).
Alexander Shaler	Shaler, AlexanderAlexander Shaler	Army	Colonel	65th New York Volunteer Infantry	Marye's Heights, Virginia	May 3, 1863	When a charging group was about to be crushed, he pushed forward, broke through enemy defenses, and attacked their side.
—	Shambaugh, CharlesCharles Shambaugh	Army	Corporal	Company D, 11th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment	Charles City Crossroads, Virginia	Jun 30, 1862	He captured an enemy flag.
John Shanes	Shanes, JohnJohn Shanes	Army	Private	Company K, 14th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Rutherford's Farm, Virginia	Jul 20, 1864	He charged an enemy cannon ahead of his comrades and single-handedly silenced it.
John Shapland	Shapland, JohnJohn Shapland	Army	Private	Company D, 104th Illinois Infantry Regiment	Elk River, Tennessee	Jul 2, 1863	He volunteered to join a small group that, under heavy fire, captured a fortified position and saved a bridge.
—	Sharp, HendrickHendrick Sharp	Navy	Seaman	USS Richmond	USS Richmond, Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He was the captain of a 100-pounder rifle gun on board USS Richmond during the fight in Mobile Bay.
—	Shea, Joseph H.Joseph H. Shea	Army	Private	Company K, 92nd New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	He showed bravery in bringing wounded soldiers from the field under heavy fire.
—	Shellenberger, John S.John S. Shellenberger	Army	Corporal	Company B, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry	Deep Run, Virginia	Aug 16, 1864	He captured an enemy flag.
Irwin Shepard	Shepard, IrwinIrwin Shepard	Army	Corporal	Company E, 17th Michigan Infantry	Knoxville, Tennessee	Nov 20, 1863	He volunteered to destroy buildings where enemy sharpshooters were hiding. He ignored an order to retreat and finished burning the buildings, risking his life.
Louis C. Shepard	Shepard, Louis C.Louis C. Shepard	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Wabash	USS Wabash (1855) Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	He served as a seaman on board USS Wabash during the attack on Fort Fisher.
—	Shepherd, WilliamWilliam Shepherd	Army	Private	Company A, 3rd Indiana Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Sheridan, JamesJames Sheridan	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Oneida	USS Oneida Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He served as quartermaster on board USS Oneida during the battle at Mobile Bay.
Marshall Sherman	Sherman, MarshallMarshall Sherman	Army	Private	Company C, 1st Minnesota Infantry	Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	July 3, 1863	He captured the flag of the 28th Virginia Infantry (Confederate).
—	Shiel, JohnJohn Shiel	Army	Corporal	Company E, 90th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	His last name is sometimes spelled "Shields."
—	Shields, BernardBernard Shields	Army	Private	Company E, 2nd West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Appomattox Station, Virginia	Apr 8, 1865	He captured the flag of the Washington Artillery (Confederate).
John Shilling	Shilling, JohnJohn Shilling	Army	First Sergeant	Company H, 3rd Delaware Infantry Regiment	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	Aug 21, 1864	He captured an enemy flag.
Robert F. Shipley	Shipley, Robert F.Robert F. Shipley	Army	Sergeant	Company A, 140th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	He captured the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (Confederate) in a hand-to-hand fight.
—	Shipman, WilliamWilliam Shipman	Navy	Coxswain	USS Ticonderoga	USS Ticonderoga Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	He was on board USS Ticonderoga during the attack on Fort Fisher.
—	Shivers, JohnJohn Shivers	Marine Corps	Private	USS Minnesota	USS Minnesota Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	He was on board USS Minnesota during the attack on Fort Fisher.
—	Shoemaker, LeviLevi Shoemaker	Army	Sergeant	Company A, 1st West Virginia Cavalry	Nineveh, Virginia	Nov 12, 1864	He captured the flag of the 22nd Virginia Cavalry (Confederate).
—	Shopp, George J.George J. Shopp	Army	Private	Company E, 191st Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Shubert, FrankFrank Shubert	Army	Sergeant	Company E, 43rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	He captured two enemy markers.
—	Shutes, HenryHenry Shutes	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Wissahickon	USS Wissahickon	Apr 1862 and Feb 27, 1863	He served as captain of the forecastle on board USS Wissahickon during the Battle of New Orleans and the engagement at Fort McAllister.
Daniel E. Sickles	Sickles, Daniel E.Daniel E. Sickles	Army	Major General	U.S. Volunteers	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 2, 1863	He showed amazing bravery, fighting hard against the enemy's advance and encouraging his troops even after being severely wounded.
William Sickles	Sickles, WilliamWilliam Sickles	Army	Sergeant	Company B, 7th Wisconsin Infantry	Gravelly Run, Virginia	Mar 31, 1865	With a friend, he tried to capture enemy flags and a group of 9 Confederates. He captured 3 enemies, scattered the rest, and rescued a Union officer.
George D. Sidman	Sidman, George D.George D. Sidman	Army	Private	Company C, 16th Michigan Infantry	Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia	Jun 27, 1862	He showed outstanding bravery in battle. He rallied his comrades to charge a much larger enemy force until he was wounded. He was only 16 years old.
—	Simkins, LebbeusLebbeus Simkins	Navy	Coxswain	USS Richmond	USS Richmond Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He was on board USS Richmond during the fight against rebel forts and gunboats in Mobile Bay.
—	Simmons, JohnJohn Simmons	Army	Private	Company D, 2nd New York Volunteer Heavy Artillery Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
William T. Simmons	Simmons, William T.William T. Simmons	Army	Lieutenant	Company C, 11th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	Dec 16, 1864	He captured the flag of the 34th Alabama Infantry (Confederate). He was the first to enter the enemy's defenses and shot and wounded the enemy flag bearer.
William E. Simonds	Simonds, William E.William E. Simonds	Army	Sergeant Major	25th Connecticut Infantry Regiment	Irish Bend, Louisiana	Apr 14, 1863	He showed great bravery under heavy enemy fire, helping to gather skirmishers and form the battle line.
Charles J. Simons	Simons, Charles J.Charles J. Simons	Army	Sergeant	Company A, 9th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	He was one of the first in the exploded mine, captured several prisoners, was captured himself, but then escaped.
Ebenezer Skellie	Skellie, EbenezerEbenezer Skellie	Army	Corporal	Company D, 112th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	He took his regiment's flag after the bearer fell and carried it through the first charge. In the second charge, he carried the flag to the enemy's defenses after all guards were killed or wounded, where he fell wounded.
Joseph A. Sladen	Sladen, Joseph A.Joseph A. Sladen	Army	Private	Company A, 33rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Resaca, Georgia	May 14, 1864	Even though he was a clerk, he bravely joined the fight at a critical moment, inspiring his troops to push back the enemy.
—	Slagle, OscarOscar Slagle	Army	Private	Company D, 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Elk River, Tennessee	Jul 2, 1863	He volunteered to join a small group that, under heavy fire, captured a fortified position and saved a bridge.
Samuel Slavens	Slavens, SamuelSamuel Slavens*	Army	Private	Company E, 33rd Ohio Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	Apr 1862	He was one of 19 men who went deep into enemy territory and captured a train to try and destroy bridges and tracks.
—	Sloan, Andrew J.Andrew J. Sloan	Army	Private	Company H, 12th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Nashville, Tennessee	Dec 16, 1864	He captured the flag of the 1st Louisiana Battery (Confederate).
Henry C. Slusher	Slusher, Henry C.Henry C. Slusher	Army	Private	Company F, 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment	Near Moorefield, West Virginia	Sep 11, 1863	He bravely crossed a river under fire to rescue a wounded friend held prisoner by the enemy. He was wounded and captured during the attempt.
Reuben Smalley	Smalley, ReubenReuben Smalley	Army	Private	Company F, 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Smalley, Reuben S.Reuben S. Smalley	Army	Private	Company F, 83rd Indiana Infantry Regiment	Elk River, Tennessee	Jul 2, 1863	He volunteered to join a small group that, under heavy fire, captured a fortified position and saved a bridge.
Alonzo Smith	Smith, AlonzoAlonzo Smith	Army	Sergeant	Company C, 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia	Oct 27, 1864	He captured the flag of the 26th North Carolina Infantry (Confederate) while far from his own lines.
Andrew J. Smith	Smith, Andrew J.Andrew J. Smith*	Army	Corporal	55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina	Nov 30, 1864	He took up the regimental colors after the flag bearer was killed.
Charles Henry Smith	Smith, Charles HenryCharles Henry Smith	Army	Colonel	1st Maine Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	St. Mary's Church, Virginia	Jun 24, 1864	He stayed in the fight until the end, even though he was severely wounded.
—	Smith, Charles H.Charles H. Smith	Navy	Coxswain	USS Rhode Island	USS Rhode Island	Dec 30, 1862	He was on board USS Rhode Island helping to rescue men from the sinking Monitor.
—	Smith, David L.David L. Smith	Army	Sergeant	Battery E, 1st New York Light Artillery	Warwick Courthouse, Virginia	April 6, 1862	When a shell hit an ammunition chest and started a fire, he bravely got water and put out the fire, preventing a huge explosion.
—	Smith, EdwinEdwin Smith	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Whitehead	USS Whitehead	October 3, 1862	He was on board USS Whitehead during the attack on Franklin, Virginia.
Francis M. Smith	Smith, Francis M.Francis M. Smith	Army	First Lieutenant and Adjutant	1st Maryland Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Dabney Mills, Virginia	Feb 6, 1865	He bravely stayed with his commander's body under heavy fire after his unit had retreated and brought the body off the field.
Henry I. Smith	Smith, Henry I.Henry I. Smith	Army	First Lieutenant	Company B, 7th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Black River, North Carolina	Mar 15, 1865	He bravely rescued a friend from drowning while under enemy fire.
—	Smith, JamesJames Smith	Army	Private	Company I, 2nd Ohio Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	Apr 1862	He was one of 19 men who went deep into enemy territory and captured a train to try and destroy bridges and tracks.
—	Smith, JamesJames Smith	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Richmond	USS Richmond Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He was the captain of a gun on board USS Richmond during the fight in Mobile Bay.
—	Smith, JohnJohn Smith	Navy	Captain of Forecastle	USS Lackawanna	USS Lackawanna, Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He was on board USS Lackawanna during the successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
—	Smith, JohnJohn Smith	Navy	Second Captain of the Top	USS Richmond	USS RichmondFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He was the captain of a gun on board USS Richmond during the fight in Mobile Bay.
Joseph S. Smith	Smith, Joseph S.Joseph S. Smith	Army	Lieutenant Colonel and Commissary of Subsistence	II Corps, Army of the Potomac	Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia	Oct 27, 1864	He led part of a brigade, saved two cannons, captured a flag, and took several prisoners.
—	Smith, OloffOloff Smith	Navy	Coxswain	USS Richmond	USS Richmond Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He was on board USS Richmond during the fight in Mobile Bay.
Otis W. Smith	Smith, Otis W.Otis W. Smith	Army	Private	Company G, 95th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Nashville, Tennessee	Dec 16, 1864	He captured the flag of the 6th Florida Infantry (Confederate).
Richard Smith	Smith, RichardRichard Smith	Army	Private	Company B, 95th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	Aug 21, 1864	He captured two officers and 20 men who were trying to escape through the woods.
S. Rodmond Smith	Smith, S. RodmondS. Rodmond Smith	Army	Captain	Company C, 4th Delaware Infantry Regiment	Rowanty Creek, Virginia	Feb 5, 1865	He swam across a partly frozen creek under fire to establish a crossing point.
—	Smith, Thaddeus S.Thaddeus S. Smith	Army	Corporal	Company E, 6th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment	Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	July 2, 1863	He was one of six volunteers who charged an enemy sharpshooter position and forced them to surrender.
—	Smith, ThomasThomas Smith	Navy	Seaman	USS Magnolia	USS Magnolia	Mar 5, 1865 – Mar 6, 1865	He served as a seaman on board USS Magnolia at St. Marks, Florida.
—	Smith, Walter B.Walter B. Smith	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Richmond	USS Richmond Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He was on board USS Richmond during the fight in Mobile Bay.
—	Smith, Willard M.Willard M. Smith	Marine Corps	Corporal	USS Brooklyn	USS Brooklyn Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He was on board USS Brooklyn during the successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
William Smith	Smith, WilliamWilliam Smith	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Kearsarge	USS Kearsarge	June 19, 1864	He served as second quartermaster on board USS Kearsarge when it destroyed the enemy ship Alabama.
Wilson Smith	Smith, WilsonWilson Smith	Army	Corporal	Battery H, 3rd New York Light Artillery	Washington, North Carolina	Sep 6, 1862	He took command of a gun after the officer disappeared and fired it so quickly and effectively that the enemy was pushed back, even in a hand-to-hand fight.
James Snedden	Snedden, JamesJames Snedden	Army	Musician	Company E, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry	Piedmont, Virginia	Jun 5, 1864	He left his rear position, took a disabled soldier's rifle, and fought through the rest of the battle.
—	Southard, DavidDavid Southard	Army	Sergeant	Company C, 1st New Jersey Cavalry	Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	He captured an enemy flag and was the first person over the enemy's defenses in the charge.
—	Sova, Joseph E.Joseph E. Sova	Army	Saddler	Company H, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Appomattox Campaign, Virginia	Mar 29, 1865 – Apr 9, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
Michael Sowers	Sowers, MichaelMichael Sowers	Army	Private	Company L, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry	Stony Creek Station, Virginia	Dec 1, 1864	After his horse was shot, he bravely joined a cavalry charge on foot against a fort, showing great personal courage.
Edward B. Spalding	Spalding, Edward B.Edward B. Spalding	Army	Sergeant	Company E, 52nd Illinois Infantry Regiment	Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee	Apr 6, 1862	Even though he was wounded twice and crippled for life, he kept fighting in the open until the end of the battle.
William J. Sperry	Sperry, William J.William J. Sperry	Army	Major	6th Vermont Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	With a few men, he captured two enemy cannons and turned them against the enemy.
—	Spillane, TimothyTimothy Spillane	Army	Private	Company C, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia	Feb 5, 1865 – Feb 7, 1865	He showed bravery and good conduct in action, especially in a charge, and was reluctant to leave the field even after being wounded twice.
Benona Sprague	Sprague, BenonaBenona Sprague	Army	Corporal	Company F, 116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
John W. Sprague	Sprague, John W.John W. Sprague	Army	Colonel	63rd Ohio Infantry Regiment	Decatur, Georgia	Jul 22, 1864	With a small group, he defeated a much larger enemy force and saved the army's supply trains.
—	Sprowle, DavidDavid Sprowle	Marine Corps	Orderly Sergeant	USS Richmond (1860)	USS Richmond (1860) Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He was on board USS Richmond (1860) during the fight against rebel forts and gunboats in Mobile Bay.
Andrew B. Spurling	Spurling, Andrew B.Andrew B. Spurling	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	2nd Maine Volunteer Cavalry	Evergreen, Alabama	Mar 23, 1865	He advanced alone in the dark beyond the picket line, found three enemies, fired at them (they fired back), wounded two, and captured all three.
Charles Stacey	Stacey, CharlesCharles Stacey	Army	Private	Company D, 55th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 2, 1863	He bravely took an advanced position on the skirmish line to find enemy sharpshooters and held the position under heavy fire until his company retreated.
Julius Stahel	Stahel, JuliusJulius Stahel	Army	Major General	2nd Division, Army of the Shenandoah	Piedmont, Virginia	Jun 5, 1864	He led his division into action until he was severely wounded.
David S. Stanley	Stanley, David S.David S. Stanley	Army	Major General	IV Corps, Army of the Ohio	Second Battle of Franklin, Tennessee	Nov 30, 1864	At a critical moment, he rode to the front of one of his brigades, fixed their lines, and bravely led them in a successful attack.
—	Stanley, William A.William A. Stanley	Navy	Shell Man	USS Hartford	USS HartfordFort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He was a shell man on board USS Hartford during the successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
—	Starkins, John H.John H. Starkins	Army	Sergeant	34th New York Battery	Campbell Station, Tennessee	Nov 16, 1863	He brought his cannon off the field without losing any men.
John W. Steele	Steele, John W.John W. Steele	Army	Major and Aide de Camp	Army of the Ohio	Spring Hill, Tenn.	Nov 29, 1864	During a night attack on his corps' wagons and ammunition, he gathered scattered soldiers, took command, and attacked and scattered the enemy, saving the supplies.
—	Steinmetz, WilliamWilliam Steinmetz	Army	Private	Company G, 83rd Indiana Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Stephens, William G.William G. Stephens	Army	Private	Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He and others carried a cannon by hand to the enemy's defenses and fired it through an opening.
—	Sterling, James E.James E. Sterling	Navy	Coal Heaver	USS Brooklyn	USS Brooklyn Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama	Aug 5, 1864	He was on board USS Brooklyn during the successful attacks in Mobile Bay.
—	Sterling, John T.John T. Sterling	Army	Private	Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	With one friend, he captured 14 enemies during the toughest part of the battle.
Daniel D. Stevens	Stevens, Daniel D.Daniel D. Stevens	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Canonicus	USS Canonicus Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 13, 1865	He bravely replaced his ship's flag twice after it was shot down by heavy enemy fire.
Hazard Stevens	Stevens, HazardHazard Stevens	Army	Captain and Assistant Adjutant General	79th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Fort Huger, Virginia	Apr 19, 1863	He bravely led a group that attacked and captured the fort.
—	Stewart, George W.George W. Stewart	Army	First Sergeant	Company E, 1st New Jersey Cavalry	Paines Crossroads, Virginia	Apr 5, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Stewart, JosephJoseph Stewart	Army	Private	Company G, 1st Maryland Infantry Regiment (Union)	Five Forks, Virginia	April 1, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Stickels, JosephJoseph Stickels	Army	Sergeant	Company A, 83rd Ohio Infantry	Fort Blakely, Alabama	April 9, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
George H. Stockman	Stockman, George H.George H. Stockman	Army	First Lieutenant	Company C, 6th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Stoddard, JamesJames Stoddard	Navy	Seaman	USS Marmora	Aboard USS Marmora, off Yazoo City, Mississippi	March 5, 1864	He landed with a cannon and crew in the middle of a battle, bravely standing by his gun despite enemy fire, helping to push back the enemy.
—	Stokes, GeorgeGeorge Stokes	Army	Private	Company C, 122nd Illinois Infantry Regiment	Battle of Nashville, Tennessee	Dec 16, 1864	He captured an enemy flag.
Frank Stolz	Stolz, FrankFrank Stolz	Army	Private	Company G, 83rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
John H. R. Storey	Storey, John H. R.John H. R. Storey	Army	Sergeant	Company F, 109th Pennsylvania Infantry	Dallas, Georgia	May 28, 1864	While bringing in a wounded friend under heavy fire, he was wounded in the leg, which had to be removed that same day.
Richard Stout	Stout, RichardRichard Stout	Navy	Landsman	USS Isaac Smith	USS Isaac Smith	January 30, 1863	He served on board USS Isaac Smith when it was caught in an enemy ambush on the Stono River.
—	Strahan, RobertRobert Strahan	Navy	Captain of the Top	USS Kearsarge	USS Kearsarge	June 19, 1864	He served as captain of the top on board USS Kearsarge when it destroyed the enemy ship Alabama.
—	Strausbaugh, Bernard A.Bernard A. Strausbaugh	Army	First Sergeant	Company A, 3rd Maryland Infantry Regiment	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	He recaptured the colors of the 2nd Pennsylvania Provisional Artillery.
—	Streile, ChristianChristian Streile	Army	Private	Company I, 1st New Jersey Cavalry Regiment	Paines Crossroads, Virginia	Apr 5, 1865	He captured an enemy flag.
—	Strong, James N.James N. Strong	Army	Sergeant	Company C, 49th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment	Port Hudson, Louisiana	May 27, 1863	He volunteered to join a group that attacked the enemy's defenses under heavy fire before the main assault.
James K. Sturgeon	Sturgeon, James K.James K. Sturgeon	Army	Private	Company F, 46th Ohio Infantry	Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia	Jun 15, 1864	He advanced beyond the lines, and in a fight with three Confederates, he shot two and captured the third.
—	Sullivan, JamesJames Sullivan	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Agawam	USS Agawam Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	December 2, 1864	He was on board USS Agawam as part of a volunteer crew on a powder boat that exploded near Fort Fisher.
—	Sullivan, JohnJohn Sullivan	Navy	Seaman	USS Monticello	USS Monticello	Jun 23, 1864 – Jun 25, 1864	He served as a seaman on board USS Monticello during the scouting of Wilmington's defenses.
—	Sullivan, TimothyTimothy Sullivan	Navy	Coxswain	USS Louisville	USS Louisville	Various	He served on board USS Louisville during various battles. He was praised for his dedication, bravery, and calmness in action.
—	Summers, James C.James C. Summers	Army	Private	Company H, 4th West Virginia Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Robert Summers	Summers, RobertRobert Summers	Navy	Chief Quartermaster	USS Ticonderoga	USS Ticonderoga Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	He served on board USS Ticonderoga during the attacks on Fort Fisher.
William H. Surles	Surles, William H.William H. Surles	Army	Private	Company G, 2nd Ohio Infantry	Perryville, Kentucky	Oct 8, 1862	In the middle of heavy fire, he stepped in front of his colonel to shield him from enemy bullets.
—	Swan, Charles A.Charles A. Swan	Army	Private	Company K, 4th Iowa Cavalry	Selma, Alabama	April 2, 1865	He captured an enemy flag, believed to be from the 11th Mississippi (Confederate), and its bearer.
—	Swanson, JohnJohn Swanson	Navy	Seaman	USS Santiago de Cuba	USS Santiago de Cuba Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	He was on board USS Santiago de Cuba during the attack on Fort Fisher.
Jacob E. Swap	Swap, Jacob E.Jacob E. Swap	Army	Private	Company H, 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 5, 1864	Even though he was assigned to other duties, he bravely joined his regiment in a charge and fought until he was severely wounded.
—	Swatton, EdwardEdward Swatton	Navy	Seaman	USS Santiago de Cuba	USS Santiago de Cuba Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	He was on board USS Santiago de Cuba during the attack on Fort Fisher.
Wager Swayne	Swayne, WagerWager Swayne	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	43rd Ohio Infantry	Second Battle of Corinth, Mississippi	Oct 4, 1862	He showed outstanding bravery in restoring order at a critical moment and leading his regiment in a charge.
Benjamin Swearer	Swearer, BenjaminBenjamin Swearer	Navy	Seaman	USS Pawnee	USS Pawnee	August 29, 1861	He was in a boat from USS Pawnee during the fight against Fort Clark.
Joseph S. G. Sweatt	Sweatt, Joseph S. G.Joseph S. G. Sweatt	Army	Private	Company C, 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia	Carrsville, Virginia	May 15, 1863	When ordered to retreat, he turned and rushed back to the front under heavy fire to rescue his wounded friends, staying with them until he was captured.
—	Sweeney, JamesJames Sweeney	Army	Private	Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	With a friend, he captured the State flag of a North Carolina regiment, three officers, and an ambulance with its mules and driver.
Jacob Swegheimer	Swegheimer, JacobJacob Swegheimer	Army	Private	Company I, 54th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	He showed great bravery in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Swift, Frederick W.Frederick W. Swift	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	17th Michigan Infantry	Lenoire Station, Tennessee	Nov 16, 1863	He bravely grabbed the colors and rallied his regiment after three flag bearers were shot and the unit was close to being captured.
—	Swift, Harlan J.Harlan J. Swift	Army	Second Lieutenant	Company H, 2nd New York Militia Regiment	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	After capturing the enemy's line, he advanced alone on four retreating enemies, forced them to surrender, and returned to his regiment with the prisoners.
—	Sype, PeterPeter Sype	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 enemy defenses with a steam tug and two barges full of supplies.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients