List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Gettysburg Campaign facts for kids

The Gettysburg Campaign was a campaign of the American Civil War in 1863. The Union and Confederate forces fought between June 3 and July 24 in southern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and northern Virginia. The main and namesake battle of the campaign was the Battle of Gettysburg, which was fought from July 1 to July 3 in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The battle involved the largest number of casualties of the entire war and is often described as a turning point of the civil war. The Medal of Honor was awarded to 73 Union soldiers for 7 different actions of the campaign.

The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War in 1862. It was, and to-date is, the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipients must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. The award criteria have been modified over time and thus the current criteria do not match those used for awards during the Civil War. Due to the nature of this medal it is commonly, though by far not exclusively, awarded posthumously.

The Medal of Honor in the original 1862 U.S. Army version

Recipients

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

Image	Name	Rank	Unit	Date of action	Date of award	Citation & Notes
	Allen, Nathaniel M.Nathaniel M. Allen	Corporal	1st Massachusetts Infantry	July 2, 1863	March 29, 1899	"When his regiment was falling back, this soldier, bearing the national color, returned in the face of the enemy's fire, pulled the regimental flag from under the body of its bearer, who had fallen, saved the flag from capture, and brought both colors off the field."
—	Bacon, Elijah W.Elijah W. Bacon*	Private	14th Connecticut Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag of 16th North Carolina regiment (C.S.A.)."
	Benedict, George G.George G. Benedict	Second Lieutenant	12th Vermont Infantry	July 3, 1863	June 27, 1892	"Passed through a murderous fire of grape and canister in delivering orders and re-formed the crowded lines."
—	Brown, Morris, Jr.Morris Brown, Jr.*	Captain	126th New York Infantry	July 3, 1863	March 6, 1869	"Capture of flag." (28th North Carolina Infantry)
—	Burke, ThomasThomas Burke	Private	5th New York Cavalry	June 30, 1863	February 11, 1878	"Capture of battle flag." (13th Virginia Cavalry at the Battle of Hanover)
	Capehart, Charles E.Charles E. Capehart	Major	1st West Virginia Cavalry	July 4, 1863	April 7, 1898	"While commanding the regiment, Major Capehart charged down the mountain side at midnight, in a heavy rain, upon the enemy's fleeing wagon train. Many wagons were captured and destroyed and many prisoners taken." (at the Battle of Monterey Pass)
—	Carey, HughHugh Carey	Sergeant	82nd New York Infantry	July 2, 1863	February 6, 1888	"Captured the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), being twice wounded in the effort."
—	Carlisle, Casper R.Casper R. Carlisle	Private	Company F, Pennsylvania Light Artillery	July 2, 1863	December 21, 1892	"Saved a gun of his battery under heavy musketry fire, most of the horses being killed and the drivers wounded."
	Chamberlain, Joshua L.Joshua L. Chamberlain	Colonel	20th Maine Infantry	July 2, 1863	August 11, 1893	"...for daring heroism and great tenacity in holding his position on the Little Round Top against repeated assaults, and carrying the advance position on the Great Round Top."
	Clark, HarrisonHarrison Clark	Corporal	125th New York Infantry	July 2, 1863	June 11, 1895	"Seized the colors and advanced with them after the color bearer had been shot."
—	Clopp, John E.John E. Clopp	Private	71st Pennsylvania Infantry	July 3, 1863	February 2, 1865	"Capture of flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), wresting it from the color bearer."
	Coates, JeffersonJefferson Coates	Sergeant	7th Wisconsin Infantry	July 1, 1863	June 29, 1866	"Unsurpassed courage in battle, where he had both eyes shot out."
	Cushing, Alonzo H.Alonzo H. Cushing*	First Lieutenant	Battery A, 4th U.S. Light Artillery	July 3, 1863	November 6, 2014	"Refusing to evacuate to the rear despite his severe wounds, he directed the operation of his lone field piece continuing to fire in the face of the enemy."
—	De Castro, Joseph H.Joseph H. De Castro	Corporal	19th Massachusetts Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag of 19th Virginia Infantry regiment (C.S.A.)."
	Di Cesnola, Luigi P.Luigi Palma di Cesnola	Colonel	4th New York Cavalry	June 17, 1863	1897	"Was present, in arrest, when, seeing his regiment fall back, he rallied his men, accompanied them, without arms, in a second charge, and in recognition of his gallantry was released from arrest. He continued in the action at the head of his regiment until he was desperately wounded and taken prisoner." (at the Battle of Aldie)
—	Dore, George H.George H. Dore	Sergeant	126th New York Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"The colors being struck down by a shell as the enemy were charging, this soldier rushed out and seized it, exposing himself to the fire of both sides."
—	Durham, James R.James R. Durham	Second Lieutenant	12th West Virginia Infantry	June 14, 1863	March 6, 1890	"Second Lieutenant Durham led his command over the stone wall, where he was wounded." (at the Second Battle of Winchester)
	Enderlin, RichardRichard Enderlin	Musician	73rd Ohio Infantry	July 1 – July 3, 1863	September 11, 1897	"Voluntarily took a rifle and served as a soldier in the ranks during the first and second days of the battle. Voluntarily and at his own imminent peril went into the enemy's lines at night and, under a sharp fire, rescued a wounded comrade."
	Falls, BenjaminBenjamin Falls*	Color Sergeant	19th Massachusetts Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag." (19th Virginia Infantry)
	Fassett, John B.John B. Fassett	Captain	23rd Pennsylvania Infantry	July 2, 1863	December 29, 1894	"While acting as an aide, voluntarily led a regiment to the relief of a battery and recaptured its guns from the enemy."
—	Flynn, ChristopherChristopher Flynn	Corporal	14th Connecticut Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag of 52d North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.)."
	Fuger, FrederickFrederick Fuger	First Sergeant	Battery A, 4th U.S. Light Artillery	July 3, 1863	August 24, 1897	"All the officers of his battery having been killed or wounded and five of its guns disabled in Pickett's assault, he succeeded to the command and fought the remaining gun with most distinguished gallantry until the battery was ordered withdrawn."
	Furman, Chester S.Chester S. Furman	Corporal	6th Pennsylvania Reserves	July 2, 1863	August 3, 1897	"Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender."
	Gilligan, Edward L.Edward L. Gilligan	First Sergeant	88th Pennsylvania Infantry	July 1, 1863	April 30, 1892	"Assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag by knocking down the color sergeant." (23rd North Carolina Infantry)
—	Hart, John W.John W. Hart	Sergeant	6th Pennsylvania Reserves	July 2, 1863	August 3, 1897	"Was one of six volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender."
	Hincks, William B.William B. Hincks	Sergeant Major	14th Connecticut Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"During the high-water mark of Pickett's charge on 3 July 1863 the colors of the 14th Tenn. Inf. C.S.A. were planted 50 yards in front of the center of Sgt. Maj. Hincks' regiment."
	Holton, Charles M.Charles M. Holton	First Sergeant	7th Michigan Cavalry	July 14, 1863	March 21, 1889	"Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). In the midst of the battle with foot soldiers he dismounted to capture the flag.." (at the Battle of Williamsport)
	Horan, ThomasThomas Horan	Sergeant	72nd New York Infantry	July 2, 1863	April 5, 1898	"In a charge of his regiment this soldier captured the regimental flag of the 8th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.)."
	Huidekoper, Henry S.Henry S. Huidekoper	Lieutenant Colonel	150th Pennsylvania Infantry	July 1, 1863	May 27, 1905	"While engaged in repelling an attack of the enemy, received a severe wound of the right arm, but instead of retiring remained at the front in command of the regiment."
	Irsch, FrancisFrancis Irsch	Captain	45th New York Infantry	July 1, 1863	May 27, 1892	"Gallantry in flanking the enemy and capturing a number of prisoners and in holding a part of the town against heavy odds while the Army was rallying on Cemetery Hill."
	Jellison, Benjamin H.Benjamin H. Jellison	Sergeant	19th Massachusetts Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). He also assisted in taking prisoners."
	Johnson, Wallace W.Wallace W. Johnson	Sergeant	6th Pennsylvania Reserves	July 2, 1863	August 8, 1900	"With five other volunteers gallantly charged on a number of the enemy's sharpshooters concealed in a log house, captured them, and brought them into the Union lines."
	Knox, Edward M.Edward M. Knox	Second Lieutenant	15th Battery, New York Light Artillery	July 2, 1863	October 18, 1892	"Held his ground with the battery after the other batteries had fallen back until compelled to draw his piece off by hand; he was severely wounded."
	Lonergan, JohnJohn Lonergan	Captain	13th Vermont Infantry	July 2, 1863	October 28, 1893	"Gallantry in the recapture of 4 guns and the capture of 2 additional guns from the enemy; also the capture of a number of prisoners."
—	Mayberry, John B.John B. Mayberry	Private	1st Delaware Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 6, 1864	"Captured the enemy flag." (7th North Carolina Infantry)
—	McCarren, BernardBernard McCarren	Private	1st Delaware Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag." (13th Alabama Infantry)
	Mears, George W.George W. Mears	Sergeant	6th Pennsylvania Reserves	July 2, 1863	February 16, 1897	"With five volunteers he gallantly charged on a number of the enemy's sharpshooters concealed in a log house, captured them, and brought them into the Union lines."
—	Miller, John G.John G. Miller	Corporal	8th Ohio Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"for capture of 2 flags" (34th North Carolina Infantry & 38th Virginia Infantry)
	Miller, William E.William E. Miller	Captain	3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry	July 3, 1863	July 21, 1897	"Without orders, led a charge of his squadron upon the flank of the enemy, checked his attack, and cut off and dispersed the rear of his column."
	Munsell, Harvey M.Harvey M. Munsell	Sergeant	99th Pennsylvania Infantry	July 1 – July 3, 1863	February 5, 1866	"Gallant and courageous conduct as color bearer. (This noncommissioned officer carried the colors of his regiment through 13 engagements.)"
	O'Brien, Henry D.Henry D. O'Brien	Corporal	1st Minnesota Infantry	July 3, 1863	April 9, 1890	"Taking up the colors where they had fallen, he rushed ahead of his regiment, close to the muzzles of the enemy's guns, and engaged in the desperate struggle in which the enemy was defeated, and though severely wounded, he held the colors until wounded a second time."
—	Patterson, JohnJohn Patterson	Principal Musician	122nd Ohio Infantry	June 14, 1863	May 13, 1899	"With one companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union lines, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture." (at the Second Battle of Winchester)
	Pipes, JamesJames Pipes	Captain	140th Pennsylvania Infantry	July 2, 1863 & August 25, 1864	April 5, 1898	"While a sergeant and retiring with his company before the rapid advance of the enemy at Gettysburg, he and a companion stopped and carried to a place of safety a wounded and helpless comrade; in this act both he and his companion were severely wounded. A year later, at Reams Station, Virginia, while commanding a skirmish line, voluntarily assisted in checking a flank movement of the enemy, and while so doing was severely wounded, suffering the loss of an arm."
	Platt, George C.George C. Platt	Private	6th U.S. Cavalry	July 3, 1863	July 12, 1895	"Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand-to-hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy." (at the Battle of Fairfield)
	Postles, James P.James P. Postles	Captain	1st Delaware Infantry	July 2, 1863	July 22, 1892	"Voluntarily delivered an order in the face of heavy fire of the enemy."
	Purman, James J.James J. Purman	First Lieutenant	140th Pennsylvania Infantry	July 2, 1863	October 30, 1896	"Voluntarily assisted a wounded comrade to a place of apparent safety while the enemy were in close proximity; he received the fire of the enemy and a wound which resulted in the amputation of his left leg."
	Raymond, William H.William H. Raymond	Corporal	108th New York Infantry	July 3, 1863	March 10, 1896	"Voluntarily and under a severe fire brought a box of ammunition to his comrades on the skirmish line."
	Reed, Charles W.Charles W. Reed	Bugler	9th Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery	July 2, 1863	August 16, 1895	"Rescued his wounded captain from between the lines."
	Reisinger, J. MonroeJ. Monroe Reisinger	Corporal	150th Pennsylvania Infantry	July 1, 1863	January 25, 1907	"Specially brave and meritorious conduct in the face of the enemy. Awarded under Act of Congress, January 25, 1907."
	Rice, EdmundEdmund Rice	Major	19th Massachusetts Infantry	July 3, 1863	October 6, 1891	"Conspicuous bravery on the third day of the battle on the countercharge against Pickett's division where he fell severely wounded within the enemy's lines."
—	Richmond, JamesJames Richmond*	Private	8th Ohio Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag."
	Robinson, ElbridgeElbridge Robinson	Private	122nd Ohio Infantry	June 14, 1863	April 5, 1898	"With one companion, Private Robinson voluntarily went in front of the Union line, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture." (at the Second Battle of Winchester)
—	Robinson, John H.John H. Robinson	Private	19th Massachusetts Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.)."
—	Rood, Oliver P.Oliver P. Rood	Private	20th Indiana Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag of 21st North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.)."
	Roosevelt, George W.George W. Roosevelt	First Sergeant	26th Pennsylvania Infantry	August 30, 1862 & July 2, 1863	July 2, 1897	"At Bull Run, Virginia, recaptured the colors, which had been seized by the enemy. At Gettysburg captured a Confederate color bearer and color, in which effort he was severely wounded." (2nd Florida Infantry)
	Roush, J. LeviJ. Levi Roush	Corporal	6th Pennsylvania Reserves	July 2, 1863	August 3, 1897	"Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender."
	Rutter, James M.James M. Rutter	Sergeant	143rd Pennsylvania Infantry	July 1, 1863	October 30, 1896	"At great risk of his life went to the assistance of a wounded comrade, and while under fire removed him to a place of safety."
—	Schwenk, MartinMartin Schwenk	Sergeant	6th U.S. Cavalry	July 3, 1863	April 23, 1889	"...for bravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy's lines. Sergeant Schwenk also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy." (at the Battle of Fairfield)
	Sellers, Alfred J.Alfred J. Sellers	Major	90th Pennsylvania Infantry	July 1, 1863	July 21, 1894	"Voluntarily led the regiment under a withering fire to a position from which the enemy was repulsed."
—	Sherman, MarshallMarshall Sherman	Private	1st Minnesota Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag of 28th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.)."
	Sickles, Daniel E.Daniel E. Sickles	Major General	III Corps	July 2, 1863	October 30, 1897	"Displayed most conspicuous gallantry on the field vigorously contesting the advance of the enemy and continuing to encourage his troops after being himself severely wounded."
—	Smith, Thaddeus S.Thaddeus S. Smith	Corporal	6th Pennsylvania Reserves	July 2, 1863	May 5, 1900	"Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender."
	Stacey, CharlesCharles Stacey	Private	55th Ohio Infantry	July 2, 1863	June 23, 1896	"Voluntarily took an advanced position on the skirmish line for the purpose of ascertaining the location of Confederate sharpshooters, and under heavy fire held the position thus taken until the company of which he was a member went back to the main line. "
	Thompson, James B.James B. Thompson	Sergeant	1st Pennsylvania Rifles	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag of 15th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.)."
—	Tozier, Andrew J.Andrew J. Tozier	Sergeant	20th Maine Infantry	July 2, 1863	August 13, 1898	"At the crisis of the engagement this soldier, a color bearer, stood alone in an advanced position, the regiment having been borne back, and defended his colors with musket and ammunition picked up at his feet."
	Veazey, Wheelock G.Wheelock G. Veazey	Colonel	16th Vermont Infantry	July 3, 1863	September 8, 1891	"Rapidly assembled his regiment and charged the enemy's flank; charged front under heavy fire, and charged and destroyed a Confederate brigade, all this with new troops in their first battle."
—	Wall, JerryJerry Wall	Private	126th New York Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag."
—	Wallar, Francis A.Francis A. Wallar	Corporal	6th Wisconsin Infantry	July 1, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag of 2nd Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.)."
	Webb, Alexander S.Alexander S. Webb	Brigadier General	Philadelphia Brigade	July 3, 1863	September 28, 1891	"Distinguished personal gallantry in leading his men forward at a critical period in the contest."
	Wells, WilliamWilliam Wells	Major	1st Vermont Cavalry	July 3, 1863	September 8, 1891	"Led the second battalion of his regiment in a daring charge."
—	Wiley, JamesJames Wiley	Sergeant	59th New York Infantry	July 3, 1863	December 1, 1864	"Capture of flag of a Georgia regiment." (48th Georgia Infantry, captured on July 2)

See also

• Battle of Gettysburg
• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients