List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z

This is a complete alphabetical list (T to Z) of Medal of Honor recipients during the American Civil War. Many of the medals presented during the Civil War were for capturing or saving regimental flags. At this time regimental flags served as the rallying point for the unit. It guided the unit's movements and loss of the flag could greatly disrupt a unit. It could have a greater effect than the death of the commanding officer.

Medal of Honor

Main article: Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government. It is presented to members of the United States armed forces who distinguish thesmelves "…conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while that could engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States…". Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented after the recipient has been killed (posthumously).

Recipients

  This along with the  †, indicates that the Medal of Honor was received posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	<span data-sort-value="">William L. S. Tabor</span>	Army	E-01Private	Port Hudson, La.		Voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy only a few feet away to render valuable services for the protection of his comrades.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Charles A. Taggart</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia		Capture of flag.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William Talbott</span>	Navy	O-03Captain of the Forecastle	USS Louisville	–	Served as captain of the forecastle on board the USS Louisville at the capture of the Arkansas post, 10 and 11 January 1863.
—	<span data-sort-value="">James Tallentine</span> †	Navy	Quarter Gunner	USS Tacony		Served as quarter gunner on board the USS Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, North Carolina, 31 October 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Charles B. Tanner</span>	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Antietam, Maryland		Carried off the regimental colors, which had fallen within 20 yards of the enemy's lines, the color guard of 9 men having all been killed or wounded; was himself 3 times wounded.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Anthony Taylor</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia		Held out to the last with a small force against the advance of superior numbers of the enemy.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Forrester L. Taylor</span>	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia		23rd NJ Vol. Infantry
—	<span data-sort-value="">George Taylor</span>	Navy	Armorer	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.		On board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Henry H. Taylor</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Was the first to plant the Union colors upon the enemy's works.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Taylor</span>	Navy	Seaman	Navy Yard, New York		Seaman in charge of the picket boat attached to the Navy Yard, New York, 9 September 1865.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Joseph Taylor</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia		While acting as an orderly to a general officer on the field and alone, encountered a picket of 3 of the enemy and compelled their surrender.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Richard Taylor</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia		Capture of flag.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Thomas Taylor</span>	Navy	Coxswain	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.		Served on board the USS Metacomet during the action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William Taylor</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Front Royal, Virginia and Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	and	When a sergeant, at Front Royal, Virginia, he was painfully wounded while obeying an order to burn a bridge, but, persevering in the attempt, he burned the bridge and prevented its use by the enemy. Later, at Weldon Railroad, Virginia, then a lieutenant, he voluntarily took the place of a disabled officer and undertook a hazardous reconnaissance beyond the lines of the army; was taken prisoner in the attempt.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William G. Taylor</span>	Navy	O-03Captain of the Forecastle	First Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	–	On board the USS Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John D. Terry</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	New Bern, North Carolina		In the thickest of the fight, where he lost his leg by a shot, still encouraged the men until carried off the field.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Benjamin Thackrah</span>	Army	E-01Private	Near Fort Gates, Fla.		Was a volunteer in the surprise and capture of the enemy's picket.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Charles M. Thatcher</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia		Instead of retreating or surrendering when the works were captured, regardless of his personal safety continued to return the enemy's fire until he was captured.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Sidney W. Thaxter</span>	Army	Major	Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia		Voluntarily remained and participated in the battle with conspicuous gallantry, although his term of service had expired and he had been ordered home to be mustered out.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Henry Thielberg</span>	Navy	Seaman	USS Mount Washington		Serving temporarily on board the USS Mount Washington during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Hampton S. Thomas</span>	Army	Major	Amelia Springs, Virginia		Conspicuous gallantry in the capture of a field battery and a number of battle flags and in the destruction of the enemy's wagon train. Maj. Thomas lost a leg in this action.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Stephen Thomas</span>	Army	Colonel	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia		Distinguished conduct in a desperate hand_to_hand encounter, in which the advance of the enemy was checked.
—	<span data-sort-value="">George W. Thompkins</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Virginia		Capture of flag of 49th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.) from an officer who, with colors in hand, was rallying his men.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Allen Thompson</span>	Army	E-01Private	White Oak Road, Virginia		Made a hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstruction.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Charles A. Thompson</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia		After the regiment was surrounded and all resistance seemed useless, fought single-handed for the colors and refused to give them up until he had appealed to his superior officers.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Freeman C. Thompson</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia		Was twice knocked from the parapet of Fort Gregg by blows from the enemy muskets but at the third attempt fought his way into the works.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Henry A. Thompson</span>	Marine Corps	E-01Private	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina		On board the USS Minnesota in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	<span data-sort-value="">J. Harry Thompson</span>	Army	Surgeon	New Bern, North Carolina		Voluntarily reconnoitered the enemy's position and carried orders under the hottest fire.
—	<span data-sort-value="">James B. Thompson</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.		Capture of flag of 15th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
75px	<span data-sort-value="">James G. Thompson</span>	Army	E-01Private	White Oak Road, Virginia		Made a hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings, preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstructions.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Thompson</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia		As color bearer with most conspicuous gallantry preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy's works.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Thomas W. Thompson</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia		One of a party of 4 who voluntarily brought into the Union lines, under fire, a wounded Confederate officer from whom was obtained valuable information concerning the enemy.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William Thompson</span>	Navy	Signal Quartermaster	Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head		During action of the main squadron of ships against heavily defended Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head, 7 November 1861.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William P. Thompson</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia		Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	<span data-sort-value="">Clifford Thomson</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia		Volunteered to ascertain the character of approaching troops; rode up so closely as to distinguish the features of the enemy, and as he wheeled to return they opened fire with musketry, the Union troops returning same. Under a terrific fire from both sides Lieutenant Thomson rode back unhurt to the Federal lines, averting a disaster to the Army by his heroic act.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Walter Thorn</span>	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Dutch Gap Canal, Virginia		After the fuze to the mined bulkhead had been lit, this officer, learning that the picket guard had not been withdrawn, mounted the bulkhead and at great personal peril warned the guard of its danger.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Andrew W. Tibbets</span>	Army	E-01Private	Columbus, Georgia		Capture of flag and bearer, Austin's Battery (C.S.A.).
—	<span data-sort-value="">William Tilton</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Richmond Campaign, Virginia		Gallant conduct in the field.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Eugene M. Tinkham</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia		Though himself wounded, voluntarily left the rifle pits, crept out between the lines and, exposed to the severe fire of the enemy's guns at close range, brought within the lines 2 wounded and helpless comrades.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Charles Titus</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia		Was among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.
—	<span data-sort-value="">James W. Toban</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Aiken, S.C.		Voluntarily and at great personal risk returned, in the face of the advance of the enemy, and rescued from impending death or capture, Maj. William C. Stevens, 9th Michigan Cavalry, who had been thrown from his horse.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Edward P. Tobie</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant Major	Appomattox Campaign, Virginia	–	Though severely wounded at Sailors Creek, 6 April, and at Farmville, 7 April, refused to go to the hospital, but remained with his regiment, performed the full duties of adjutant upon the wounding of that officer, and was present for duty at Appomattox.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John M. Tobin</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant and Adjutant	Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia		Voluntarily took command of the 9th Massachusetts while adjutant, bravely fighting from 3 p.m. until dusk, rallying and re_forming the regiment under fire; twice picked up the regimental flag, the color bearer having been shot down, and placed it in worthy hands.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Samuel Todd</span>	Navy	Quartermaster	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.		Stationed at the conn on board the USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John J. Toffey</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Third Battle of Chattanooga, Tenn.		33rd NJ Vol. Infantry
—	<span data-sort-value="">Andrew J. Tomlin</span>	Marine Corps	E-04Corporal	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina		Member of [[USS Wabash (1855)|USS WabashTemplate:Square bracket closeTemplate:Ship/maintenancecategory Marine Guard during the assault on Fort Fisher, on 15 January 1865. Corporal Tomlin left the safety of the entrenchments to assisted a wounded comrade to a place of safety.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Aaron B. Tompkins</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Sailors Creek, Virginia		Charged into the enemy's ranks and captured a battle flag, having a horse shot under him and his cheeks and shoulders cut with a saber.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Charles H. Tompkins</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Fairfax, Virginia		Twice charged through the enemy's lines and, taking a carbine from an enlisted man, shot the enemy's captain.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Thomas Toohey</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.		Gallantry in action; voluntarily assisting in working guns of battery near right of the regiment after nearly every man had left them, the fire of the enemy being hotter at this than at any other point on the line.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William Toomer</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	<span data-sort-value="">Ernst Torgler</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Ezra Chapel, Georgia		At great hazard of his life he saved his commanding officer, then badly wounded, from capture.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Andrew J. Tozier</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.		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.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Amasa Tracy</span>	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia		Took command of and led the brigade in the assault on the enemy's works
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Benjamin F. Tracy</span>	Army	Colonel	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia		Seized the colors and led the regiment when other regiments had retired and then reformed his line and held it.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Charles H. Tracy</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia and Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	and	At the risk of his own life, at Spotsylvania, 12 May 1864, assisted in carrying to a place of safety a wounded and helpless officer.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William G. Tracy</span>	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia		Having been sent outside the lines to obtain certain information of great importance and having succeeded in his mission, was surprised upon his return by a large force of the enemy, regaining the Union lines only after greatly imperiling his life.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Andrew Traynor</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Mason's Hill, Virginia		Having been surprised and captured by a detachment of guerrillas, this soldier, with other prisoners, seized the arms of the guard over them, killed 2 of the guerrillas, and enabled all the prisoners to escape.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Howell B. Treat</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Buzzard's Roost, Georgia		Risked his life in saving a wounded comrade.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Henry E. Tremain</span>	Army	Major and Aide de Camp	Battle of Resaca, Georgia		Voluntarily rode between the lines while 2 brigades of Union troops were firing into each other and stopped the firing.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Tribe</span>	Army	E-01Private	Waterloo Bridge, Virginia		Voluntarily assisted in the burning and destruction of the bridge under heavy fire of the enemy.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Othniel Tripp</span>	Navy	Chief Boatswain's Mate	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina		On board the USS Seneca in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Howell G. Trogden</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." He carried his regiment's flag and tried to borrow a gun to defend it.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Edwin M. Truell</span>	Army	E-01Private	Near Atlanta, Georgia		Although severely wounded in a charge, he remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Alexander H. Truett</span>	Navy	Coxswain	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.		On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Allen Tucker</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia		Was 1 of the 3 soldiers most conspicuous in the final assault.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Jacob. R. Tucker</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Petersburg, Virginia		Gallantry in action.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Tweedale</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn.	–	Took the colors after 3 of the color guard had fallen, and although most instantly knocked down by a spent ball, immediately arose and bore the colors to the end of the engagement.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Voltaire P. Twombly</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Fort Donelson, Tenn.		Took the colors after 3 of the color guard had fallen, and although most instantly knocked down by a spent ball, immediately arose and bore the colors to the end of the engagement.
—	<span data-sort-value="">George W. Tyrrell</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Resaca, Georgia		Capture of flag.
George Uhrl	<span data-sort-value="">George Uhrl</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	White Oak Swamp Bridge, Va.		Was 1 of a party of 3 who, under heavy fire of advancing enemy, voluntarily secured and saved from capture a field gun belonging to another battery, and which had been deserted by its officers and men.
—	<span data-sort-value="">M. Emmet Urell</span>	Army	E-01Private	Bristoe Station, Virginia		Gallantry in action while detailed as color bearer; was severely wounded.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Vale</span>	Army	E-01Private	Nolensville, Tenn.		Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Wilson Vance</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn.		Voluntarily and under a heavy fire, while his command was falling back, rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or capture.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John M. Vanderslice</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia		Was the first man to reach the enemy's rifle pits, which were taken in the charge.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Joseph Van Matre</span>	Army	E-01Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia		In the assault on Fort Gregg, this soldier climbed upon the parapet and fired down into the fort as fast as the loaded guns could be passed up to him by comrades.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Joseph E. Vantine</span>	Navy	First Class Fireman	on board the USS Richmond		For bravery aboard ship when an enemy round hit the ship's boiler, causing it to rupture.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Edward Van Winkle</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia		First name given as "Edwin" in some records
—	<span data-sort-value="">Pinkerton R. Vaughn</span>	Marine Corps	E-05Sergeant	on board the USS Mississippi		During the abandonment of the Mississippi which had to be grounded, Sgt. Vaughn rendered invaluable assistance to his commanding officer, remaining with the ship until all the crew had landed and the ship had been fired to prevent its falling into enemy hands.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Charles Veale</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia		Seized the national colors after 2 color bearers had been shot down close to the enemy's works, and bore them through the remainder of the battle.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Moses Veale</span>	Army	O-03Captain	Wauhatchie, Tenn.		Gallantry in action manifesting throughout the engagement coolness, zeal, judgment, and courage. His horse was shot from under him and he was hit by 4 enemy bullets.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Wheelock G. Veazey</span>	Army	Colonel	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.		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.
—	<span data-sort-value="">James D. Vernay</span>	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Served gallantly as a volunteer with the crew of the steamer Horizon that, under a heavy fire, passed the Confederate batteries.
—	<span data-sort-value="">James W. Verney</span>	Navy	Chief Quartermaster	First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	–	Served as chief quartermaster on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Victor Vifquain</span>	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.		Captured the enemy flag
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Ernest von Vegesack</span>	Army	Major and Aide de Camp	Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia		While voluntarily serving as aide-de-camp, successfully and advantageously charged the position of troops under fire.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John H. Wageman</span>	Army	E-01Private	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia		Remained with the command after being severely wounded until he had fired all the cartridges in his possession, when he had to be carried from the field.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Maurice Wagg</span>	Navy	Coxswain	USS Rhode Island		Served on board the USS Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor off Hatteras, 31 December 1862.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John W. Wagner</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Wainwright</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina		Gallant and meritorious conduct, where, as first lieutenant, he commanded the regiment.
—	<span data-sort-value="">James C. Walker</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.		After 2 color bearers had fallen, seized the flag and carried it forward, assisting in the capture of a battery. Shortly thereafter he captured the flag of the 41st Alabama and the color bearer.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Mary E. Walker</span>	Army	Contract Acting Assistant Surgeon (civilian)	Various	<span data-sort-value="">July 1861 – September 1864</span>	For devoting herself to the care of sick and wounded soldiers to the detriment of her own health. Only female recipient. Medal rescinded in 1917, restored in 1977.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Jerry Wall</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.		Capture of flag
—	<span data-sort-value="">Francis A. Waller</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.		Capture of flag of 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	<span data-sort-value="">William H. Walling</span>	Army	O-03Captain	First Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina		During the bombardment of the fort by the fleet, captured and brought the flag of the fort, the flagstaff having been shot down.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Walsh</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia		Recaptured the flag of the 15th New Jersey Infantry.
—	<span data-sort-value="">George W. Walton</span>	Army	E-01Private	Fort Hell, Petersburg, Virginia		Went outside the trenches, under heavy fire at short range, and rescued a comrade who had been wounded and thrown out of the trench by an exploding shell.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Martin Wambsgan</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia		While the enemy were in close proximity, this soldier sprang forward and bore off in safety the regimental colors, the color bearer having fallen on the field of battle.
—	<span data-sort-value="">James Ward</span>	Navy	Quarter Gunner	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.		Serving as gunner on board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Nelson W. Ward</span>	Army	E-01Private	Staunton River Bridge, Virginia		Voluntarily took part in a charge; went alone in front of his regiment under a heavy fire to secure the body of his captain, who had been killed in the action.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Thomas J. Ward</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	<span data-sort-value="">William H. Ward</span>	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Voluntarily commanded the expedition which, under cover of darkness, attempted to run the enemy's batteries.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Warden</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	<span data-sort-value="">Henry C. Warfel</span>	Army	E-01Private	Paines Crossroads, Virginia		Capture of Virginia State colors.
—	<span data-sort-value="">David Warren</span>	Navy	Coxswain	USS Monticello	–	Served as coxswain on board the USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, North Carolina, 23 to 25 June 1864.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Francis E. Warren</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Port Hudson, La.		Voluntarily took part in an attack against the enemy's works under a heavy fire in advance of the general assault. Later Governor of Wyoming and a U.S. Senator.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Alexander S. Webb</span>	Army	Brigadier General	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.		Distinguished personal gallantry in leading his men forward at a critical period in the contest.
—	<span data-sort-value="">James Webb</span>	Army	E-01Private	Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia		Under heavy fire voluntarily carried information to a battery commander that enabled him to save his guns from capture. Was severely wounded, but refused to go to the hospital and participated in the remainder of the campaign.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Alason P. Webber</span>	Army	Musician	Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia		Voluntarily joined in a charge against the enemy, which was repulsed, and by his rapid firing in the face of the enemy enabled many of the wounded to return to the Federal lines; with others, held the advance of the enemy while temporary works were being constructed.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Henry S. Webster</span>	Navy	Landsman	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina		On board the USS Susquehanna during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Charles H. Weeks</span>	Navy	O-03Captain of the Foretop	USS Montauk		Served as captain of the foretop on board the USS Montauk, 21 September 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John H. Weeks</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia		Capture of flag and color bearer using an empty cocked rifle while outnumbered 5 or 6.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Henry C. Weir</span>	Army	O-03Captain and Assistant Adjutant General	St. Mary's Church, Virginia		The division being hard pressed and falling back, this officer dismounted, gave his horse to a wounded officer, and thus enabled him to escape. Afterwards, on foot, Captain Weir rallied and took command of some stragglers and helped to repel the last charge of the enemy.
—	<span data-sort-value="">George W. Welch</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.		Captured the flag of the 13th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	<span data-sort-value="">Richard Welch</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia		Capture of flag.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Stephen Welch</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Rocky Face Ridge, Dug Gap, Georgia		Risked his life in rescuing a wounded comrade under fire of the enemy.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Henry S. Wells</span> †	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia		With 2 comrades, took position in advance of the skirmish line, within short distance of the enemy's gunners, and drove them from their guns.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Thomas M. Wells</span>	Army	Chief Bugler	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia		Capture of colors of 44th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	<span data-sort-value="">William Wells</span>	Army	Major	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.		Led the second battalion of his regiment in a daring charge.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William Wells</span>	Navy	Quartermaster	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.		As landsman and lookout on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Edward Welsh</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	<span data-sort-value="">James Welsh</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia		Bore off the regimental colors after the color sergeant had been wounded and the color corporal bearing the colors killed thereby saving the colors from capture.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William Westerhold</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia		Capture of flag of 23d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	<span data-sort-value="">John F. Weston</span>	Army	Major	Near Wetumpka, Ala.		This officer, with a small detachment, while en route to destroy steamboats loaded with supplies for the enemy, was stopped by an unfordable river, but with 5 of his men swam the river, captured 2 leaky canoes, and ferried his men across. He then encountered and defeated the enemy, and on reaching Wetumpka found the steamers anchored in midstream. By a ruse obtained possession of a boat, with which he reached the steamers and demanded and received their surrender.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Loyd Wheaton</span>	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.		Led the right wing of his regiment, and, springing through an embrasure, was the first to enter the enemy's works, against a strong fire of artillery and infantry.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Daniel D. Wheeler</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Salem Heights, Virginia		Distinguished bravery in action where he was wounded and had a horse shot from under him.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Henry W. Wheeler</span>	Army	E-01Private	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia		Voluntarily accompanied his commanding officer and assisted in removing the dead and wounded from the field under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William M. Wherry</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.		Displayed conspicuous coolness and heroism in rallying troops that were recoiling under heavy fire.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Edward W. Whitaker</span>	Army	O-03Captain	Reams Station, Virginia		While acting as an aide voluntarily carried dispatches from the commanding general to Gen. Meade, forcing his way with a single troop of Cavalry, through an Infantry division of the enemy in the most distinguished manner, though he lost half his escort.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Adam White</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Hatcher's Run, Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia		Capture of flag.
—	<span data-sort-value="">J. Henry White</span>	Army	E-01Private	Rappanhannock Station, Virginia		At the imminent risk of his life, crawled to a nearby spring within the enemy's range and exposed to constant fire filled a large number of canteens, and returned in safety to the relief of his comrades who were suffering from want of water.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Joseph White</span>	Navy	O-03Captain of the Gun	First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	and	White served on board the USS New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13,14, and 15 January 1865.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Patrick H. White</span>	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John M. Whitehead</span>	Army	Chaplain	Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn.		Went to the front during a desperate contest and unaided carried to the rear several wounded and helpless soldiers.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Daniel Whitfield</span>	Navy	Quartermaster	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.		Serving as quartermaster on board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Frank M. Whitman</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Antietam, Maryland and Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	and	Was among the last to leave the field at Antietam and was instrumental in saving the lives of several of his comrades at the imminent risk of his own. At Spotsylvania was foremost in line in the assault, where he lost a leg.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Whitmore</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.		Capture of flag.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William G. Whitney</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia		As the enemy were about to charge, this officer went outside the temporary Union works among the dead and wounded enemy and at great exposure to himself cut off and removed their cartridge boxes, bringing the same within the Union lines, the ammunition being used with good effect in again repulsing the attack.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Edward N. Whittier</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia		While acting as assistant adjutant general, Artillery brigade, 6th Army Corps, went over the enemy's works, mounted, with the assaulting column, to gain quicker possession of the guns and to turn them upon the enemy.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Andrew J. Widick</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	<span data-sort-value="">Franklin L. Wilcox</span>	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina		On board the USS Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William H. Wilcox</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia		Took command of his company, deployed as skirmishers, after the officers in command of the skirmish line had both been wounded, conducting himself gallantly; afterwards, becoming separated from command, he asked and obtained permission to fight in another company.
—	<span data-sort-value="">James Wiley</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.		Capture of flag of a Georgia regiment.
—	<span data-sort-value="">George Wilhelm</span>	Army	O-03Captain	Champion Hill, or Bakers Creek, Mississippi		Having been badly wounded in the breast and captured, he made a prisoner of his captor and brought him into camp.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Henry Wilkes</span>	Navy	Landsman	U.S. Picket Boat No. 1		Wilkes served on board U.S. Picket Boat No. 1 in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate Ram, Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Perry Wilkes</span>	Navy	Pilot	USS Signal		Served as pilot on board the USS Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Leander A. Wilkins</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia		Recaptured the colors of 21st Massachusetts Infantry in a hand_to_hand encounter.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Orlando B. Willcox</span>	Army	Colonel	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia		Led repeated charges until wounded and taken prisoner.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Anthony Williams</span>	Navy	Sailmaker's Mate	First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	–	Served as sailmaker's mate on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Augustus Williams</span>	Navy	Seaman	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina		On board the USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault by the fleet on Fort Fisher, on 15 January 1865.
Elwood N. Williams	<span data-sort-value="">Elwood N. Williams</span>	Army	E-01Private	Shiloh, Tenn.		A box of ammunition having been abandoned between the lines, this soldier voluntarily went forward with one companion, under a heavy fire from both armies, secured the box, and delivered it within the line of his regiment, his companion being mortally wounded.
—	<span data-sort-value="">George C. Williams</span>	Army	Quartermaster Sergeant	Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia		While on duty with the wagon train as quartermaster sergeant he voluntarily left his place of safety in the rear, joined a company, and fought with distinguished gallantry through the action.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Williams</span>	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Mohican		O-03Captain of an 11-inch gun aboard the USS Mohican during action of the main squadron of ships against the heavily defended Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head, and against ships of the Confederate Fleet, 7 November 1861.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Williams</span>	Navy	O-03Captain of the Maintop	USS Pawnee		Serving as captain of the maintop of the USS Pawnee in the attack upon Mathias Point, 26 June 1861, Williams told his men, while lying off in the boat, that every man must die on his thwart sooner than leave a man behind.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Williams</span>	Navy	Seaman	USS Commodore Perry		On board the USS Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Virginia, 3 October 1862.
	<span data-sort-value="">Le Roy Williams</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia		Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of the enemy's sharpshooters and located the body of his colonel who had been killed close to the enemy's lines. Under cover of darkness, with 4 companions, he recovered the body and brought it within the Union lines, having approached within a few feet of the Confederate pickets while so engaged. Grave is located at Oakwood Cemetery (Niagara Falls, NY)
—	<span data-sort-value="">Peter Williams</span>	Navy	Seaman	USS Ironclad Steamer Monitor		Serving on board the USS Ironclad Steamer Monitor, Hampton Roads, 9 March 1862.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Robert Williams</span>	Navy	Signal Quartermaster	USS Benton	–	Serving as quartermaster on board the USS Benton during the Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William Williams</span>	Navy	Landsman	USS Lehigh		On board the USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task of freeing the Lehigh, which had been grounded, and was under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William H. Williams</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Peachtree Creek, Georgia		Voluntarily went beyond the lines to observe the enemy; also aided a wounded comrade.
—	<span data-sort-value="">James A. Williamson</span>	Army	Colonel	Battle of Chickasaw Bayou, Mississippi		Led his regiment against a superior force, strongly entrenched, and held his ground when all support had been withdrawn.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Richard Willis</span>	Navy	Coxswain	First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	and	Willis served on board the USS New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14 and 15 January 1865.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Edward B. Williston</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Trevilian Station, Virginia		Distinguished gallantry.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Charles E. Wilson</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia		Charged the enemy's works, colors in hand, and had 2 horses shot from under him.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Christopher W. Wilson</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia		Took the flag from the wounded color bearer and carried it in the charge over the Confederate works, in which charge he also captured the colors of the 56th Virginia (C.S.A.) bringing off both flags in safety.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Francis A. Wilson</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia		Was among the first to penetrate the enemy's lines and himself captured a gun of the 2 batteries captured.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Wilson</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Chamberlains Creek, Virginia		With the assistance of one comrade, headed off the advance of the enemy, shooting 2 of his color bearers; also posted himself between the enemy and the lead horses of his own command, thus saving the herd from capture.
John A. Wilson	<span data-sort-value="">John A. Wilson</span>	Army	E-01Private	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia		One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">John M. Wilson</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia		Remained on duty, while suffering from an acute illness and very weak, and participated in the action of that date.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William W. Winegar</span>	Army	Lieutenant	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia		While advancing in front of his company and alone, he found himself surrounded by the enemy. He accosted a nearby enemy flag_bearer demanding the surrender of the group. His effective firing of one shot so demoralized the unit that it surrendered with flag.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Lewis S. Wisner</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia		While serving as an engineer officer voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy's fire.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William H. Withington</span>	Army	O-03Captain	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia		Remained on the field under heavy fire to succor his superior officer.
John Wollam	<span data-sort-value="">John Wollam</span>	Army	E-01Private	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia		One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians), who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
—	<span data-sort-value="">H. Clay Wood</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.		Distinguished gallantry.
Mark Wood	<span data-sort-value="">Mark Wood</span>	Army	E-01Private	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia		One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians), who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Richard H. Wood</span>	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Led the "volunteer storming party," which made a most gallant assault upon the enemy's works.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Robert B. Wood</span>	Navy	Coxswain	USS Mount Washington		Attached to the USS Minnesota and temporarily serving on the USS Mount Washington, during action against the enemy in the Nansemond River, 14 April 1863.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William H. Woodall</span>	Army	Civilian scout	Appomattox campaign	–	Captured flag of Brigadier General Rufus Barringer's headquarters brigade. Medal was deemed unwarranted in 1916, restored in Jun 1989 by the U.S. Army Board of Correction of Records.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Eri D. Woodbury</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia		During the regiment's charge when the enemy was in retreat Sgt. Woodbury encountered 4 Confederate infantrymen retreating. He drew his saber and ordered them to surrender, overcoming by his determined actions their willingness to further resist. They surrendered to him together with their rifles and 12th North Carolina (C.S.A.) regimental flag.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Alonzo Woodruff</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia		Went to the assistance of a wounded and overpowered comrade, and in a hand_to_hand encounter effected his rescue.
75px	<span data-sort-value="">Carle A. Woodruff</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Newbys Crossroads, Virginia		While in command of a section of a battery constituting a portion of the rear guard of a division then retiring before the advance of a corps of Infantry was attacked by the enemy and ordered to abandon his guns. Lt. Woodruff disregarded the orders received and aided in repelling the attack and saving the guns.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Daniel A. Woods</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia		Capture of flag of 18th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	<span data-sort-value="">Samuel Woods</span>	Navy	Seaman	USS Mount Washington		As captain of the gun, serving temporarily on board the USS Mount Washington, during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Evan M. Woodward</span>	Army	O-02First Lieutenant and Adjutant	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia		Advanced between the lines, demanded and received the surrender of the 19th Georgia Infantry and captured their battle flag.
—	<span data-sort-value="">John Woon</span>	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Pittsburg		Serving on board the USS Pittsburg, Mississippi River, 29 April 1863.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Charles B. Woram</span>	Navy	Seaman	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.		Served on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Joseph Wortick</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi		Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." Last name sometimes spelled "Wertick"
—	<span data-sort-value="">William J. Wray</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Fort Stevens, D.C.		Rallied the company at a critical moment during a change of position under fire.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Albert D. Wright</span>	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia		Advanced beyond the enemy's lines, capturing a stand of colors and its color guard; was severely wounded.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Edward Wright</span>	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Cayuga	–	On board the USS Cayuga during the capture of Forts St. Philip and Jackson and the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Robert Wright</span>	Army	E-01Private	Chapel House, Farm, Virginia		Gallantry in action.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Samuel Wright</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Nolensville, Tenn.		Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Samuel C. Wright</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Antietam, Maryland		Voluntarily advanced under a destructive fire and removed a fence which would have impeded a contemplated charge.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William Wright</span>	Navy	Yeoman	USS Monticello	–	Served as yeoman on board the USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, North Carolina, 23 to 25 June 1864.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Jacob F. Yeager</span>	Army	E-01Private	Buzzard's Roost, Georgia		Seized a shell with fuze burning that had fallen in the ranks of his company and threw it into a stream, thereby probably saving his comrades from injury
—	<span data-sort-value="">Andrew J. Young</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Paines Crossroads, Virginia		Capturing the enemy flag
—	<span data-sort-value="">Benjamin F. Young</span>	Army	E-04Corporal	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia		Capture of flag of 35th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.)
—	<span data-sort-value="">Cavalry M. Young</span>	Army	E-05Sergeant	Osage, Kans.		Gallantry in capturing General Cabell.
—	<span data-sort-value="">Edward B. Young</span>	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the [[USS Galena (1862)|USS GalenaTemplate:Square bracket closeTemplate:Ship/maintenancecategory, Battle of Mobile Bay		For his actions during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864
—	<span data-sort-value="">Horatio N. Young</span>	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the [[USS Lehigh (1863)|USS LehighTemplate:Square bracket closeTemplate:Ship/maintenancecategory, Charleston Harbor		For freeing his grounded ship while under fire.
—	<span data-sort-value="">James M. Young</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Wilderness, Virginia		With 2 companions, voluntarily went forward in the forest to reconnoiter the enemy's position, was fired upon and one of his companions disabled. Pvt. Young took the wounded man upon his back and, under fire, carried him within the Union lines.
—	<span data-sort-value="">William Young</span>	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the [[USS Cayuga (1861)|USS CayugaTemplate:Square bracket closeTemplate:Ship/maintenancecategory, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	–	Young calmly manned a Parrott gun throughout the action in which attempts by three rebel steamers to butt and board were thwarted and the ships driven off or captured, 11 gunboats were successfully engaged and garrisons forced to surrender.
John L. Younker	<span data-sort-value="">John L. Younker</span>	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Cedar Mountain, Virginia		Voluntarily carried an order, at great risk of life in the face of a fire of grape and canister; in doing this he was wounded.

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