List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L facts for kids

This is a complete alphabetical list (G to L) 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 that time regimental flags served as the rallying point for the unit. They guided the unit's movements and loss of the flag could greatly disrupt a unit. Getting the flag could have a greater effect than the death of the commanding officer.

Medal of Honor

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

Recipients

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

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	Gage, Richard J.Richard J. Gage	Army	E-01Private	Elk River, Tennessee	July 2, 1863	Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
—	Galloway, George N.George N. Galloway	Army	E-01Private	Alsops Farm, Virginia	May 8, 1864	Voluntarily held an important position under heavy fire.
—	Galloway, JohnJohn Galloway	Army	Commissary Sergeant	Farmville, Virginia	Apr 7, 1865	His regiment being surprised and nearly overwhelmed, he dashed forward under a heavy fire, reached the right of the regiment, where the danger was greatest, rallied the men and prevented a disaster that was imminent.
	Gardiner, James D.James D. Gardiner	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Last name sometimes spelled "Gardner"
—	Gardner, Charles N.Charles N. Gardner	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Gardner, Robert J.Robert J. Gardner	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Was among the first to enter Fort Gregg, clearing his way by using his musket on the heads of the enemy.
—	Gardner, WilliamWilliam Gardner	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Galena, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	As seaman on board the U.S.S. Galena in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Serving gallantly during this fierce battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan. Gardner behaved with conspicuous coolness under the fire of the enemy.
—	Garrett, WilliamWilliam Garrett	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	Dec 16, 1864	With several companions dashed forward, the first to enter the enemy's works, taking possession of 4 pieces of artillery and captured the flag of the 13th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Garrison, James R.James R. Garrison	Navy	Coal Heaver	Aboard the USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the flagship, U.S.S. Hartford, during successful engagements against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. When a shell struck his foot and severed one of his toes, Garrison remained at his station at the shell whip and, after crudely bandaging the wound, continued to perform his duties until severely wounded by another shellburst.
—	Garvin, WilliamWilliam Garvin	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	Aboard the USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
—	Gasson, RichardRichard Gasson  †	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Fell dead while planting the colors of his regiment on the enemy's works.
—	Gaunt, John C.John C. Gaunt	Army	E-01Private	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	Nov 30, 1864	Capture of flag.
—	Gause, IsaacIsaac Gause	Army	E-04Corporal	near Berryville, Virginia	Sep 13, 1864	Capture of the colors of the 8th South Carolina Infantry while engaged in a reconnaissance along the Berryville and Winchester Pike.
—	Gaylord, Levi B.Levi B. Gaylord	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Fort Stedman, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	Voluntarily assisted in working an abandoned gun, while exposed to heavy fire, until the enemy's advancing line was routed by a charge on its left flank
—	George, Daniel G.Daniel G. George	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Aboard U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	October 27, 1864	George 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.
—	Gere, Thomas P.Thomas P. Gere	Army	O-02First Lieutenant and Adjutant	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	Dec 16, 1864	Capture of flag of 4th Mississippi (C.S.A.).
—	Geschwind, NicholasNicholas Geschwind	Army	Captain	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Gibbs, WesleyWesley Gibbs	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Gifford, BenjaminBenjamin Gifford	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Gifford, David L.David L. Gifford	Army	E-01Private	Ashepoo River, S.C.	May 24, 1864	Volunteered as a member of a boat crew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston and with great gallantry assisted in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to a heavy fire from a Confederate battery.
—	Gile, Frank S.Frank S. Gile	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor	November 16, 1863	On board the U.S.S. 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.
	Gillespie, George L.George L. Gillespie	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	near Bethesda Church, Virginia	May 31, 1864	Exposed himself to great danger by voluntarily making his way through the enemy's lines to communicate with Gen. Sheridan. While rendering this service he was captured, but escaped; again came in contact with the enemy, was again ordered to surrender, but escaped by dashing away under fire.
—	Gilligan, Edward L.Edward L. Gilligan	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 1, 1863	Assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag by knocking down the color sergeant.
—	Gilmore, John C.John C. Gilmore	Army	Major	Salem Heights, Virginia	May 3, 1863	Seized the colors of his regiment and gallantly rallied his men under a very severe fire.
—	Ginley, PatrickPatrick Ginley	Army	E-01Private	Reams Station, Virginia	Aug 25, 1864	The command having been driven from the works, he, having been left alone between the opposing lines, crept back into the works, put 3 charges of canister in one of the guns, and fired the piece directly into a body of the enemy about to seize the works; he then rejoined his command, took the colors, and ran toward the enemy, followed by the command, which recaptured the works and guns.
—	Gion, JosephJoseph Gion	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	Voluntarily and under heavy fire advanced toward the enemy's lines and secured valuable information.
—	Godley, Leonidas M.Leonidas M. Godley	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Led his company in the assault on the enemy's works and gained the parapet, there receiving 3 very severe wounds. He lay all day in the sun, was taken prisoner, and had his leg amputated without anesthetics.
—	Goettel, PhilipPhilip Goettel	Army	E-01Private	Ringgold, Ga.	Nov 27, 1863	Capture of flag and battery guidon.
—	Goheen, Charles A.Charles A. Goheen	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Capture of flag
—	Goldsbery, Andrew E.Andrew E. Goldsbery	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Goodall, Francis H.Francis H. Goodall	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	With the assistance of another soldier brought a wounded comrade into the lines, under heavy fire.
—	Goodman, William E.William E. Goodman	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 3, 1863	Rescued the colors of the 107th Ohio Volunteers from the enemy.
—	Goodrich, EdwinEdwin Goodrich	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	near Cedar Creek, Virginia	Nov 1864	While the command was falling back, he returned, and in the face of the enemy rescued a sergeant from under his fallen horse.
—	Gould, Charles G.Charles G. Gould	Army	Captain	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Among the first to mount the enemy's works in the assault, he received a serious bayonet wound in the face, was struck several times with clubbed muskets, but bravely stood his ground, and with his sword killed the man who bayoneted him.
—	Gould, Newton T.Newton T. Gould	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Gouraud, George E.George E. Gouraud	Army	Captain and aide-de-camp	Honey Hill, S.C.	Nov 30, 1864	While under severe fire of the enemy, which drove back the command, rendered valuable assistance in rallying the men.
—	Grace, PeterPeter Grace	Army	Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 5, 1864	Singlehanded, rescued a comrade from 2 Confederate guards, knocking down one and compelling surrender of the other.
—	Graham, RobertRobert Graham	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Tacony	October 31, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, North Carolina, 31 October 1864. Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Graham distinguished himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun while under a devastating fire from enemy musketry.
—	Graham, Thomas N.Thomas N. Graham	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	Seized the colors from the color bearer, who had been wounded, and, exposed to a terrible fire, carried them forward, planting them on the enemy's breastworks.
—	Grant, GabrielGabriel Grant	Army	Surgeon	Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia	Jun 1, 1862	Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field while under a heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished gallantry.
—	Grant, Lewis A.Lewis A. Grant	Army	Colonel	Salem Heights, Virginia	May 3, 1864	Personal gallantry and intrepidity displayed in the management of his brigade and in leading it in the assault in which he was wounded.
—	Graul, WilliamWilliam Graul	Army	E-04Corporal	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	First to plant the colors of his State on the fortifications.
—	Gray, JohnJohn Gray	Army	E-01Private	Port Republic, Virginia	Jun 9, 1862	Mounted an artillery horse of the enemy and captured a brass 6-pound piece in the face of the enemy's fire and brought it to the rear.
—	Gray, Robert A.Robert A. Gray	Army	Sergeant	Drurys Bluff, Virginia	May 16, 1864	While retreating with his regiment, which had been repulsed, he voluntarily returned, in face of the enemy's fire, to a former position and rescued a wounded officer of his company who was unable to walk.
—	Grebe, M. R. WilliamM. R. William Grebe	Army	Captain	Jonesboro, Ga.	Aug 31, 1864	While acting as aide and carrying orders across a most dangerous part of the battlefield, being hindered by a Confederate advance, seized a rifle, took a place in the ranks and was conspicuous in repulsing the enemy.
—	Green, GeorgeGeorge Green	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	Scaled the enemy's works and in a hand-to-hand fight helped capture the flag of the 18th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Greenawalt, AbrahamAbraham Greenawalt	Army	E-01Private	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	Nov 30, 1864	Capture of corps headquarters flag (C.S.A.).
—	Greene, JohnJohn Greene	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	Aboard the USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862	Captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Varuna during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and while under fire and ramming by the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862.
	Greene, Oliver D.Oliver D. Greene	Army	Major and Assistant Adjutant General	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	Formed the columns under heavy fire and put them into position.
—	Gregg, Joseph O.Joseph O. Gregg	Army	E-01Private	near the Richmond & Petersburg Ry., Virginia	Jun 16, 1864	Voluntarily returned to the breastworks which his regiment had been forced to abandon to notify 3 missing companies that the regiment was falling back; found the enemy already in the works, refused a demand to surrender, returning to his command under a concentrated fire, several bullets passing through his hat and clothing.
—	Greig, Theodore W.Theodore W. Greig	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	A Confederate regiment, the 4th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.), having planted its battle flag slightly in advance of the regiment, this officer rushed forward and seized it, and, although shot through the neck, retained the flag and brought it within the Union lines.
—	Gresser, IgnatzIgnatz Gresser	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	While exposed to enemy fire, carried from the field his wounded comrade William Henry Sowden.
—	Gribben, James H.James H. Gribben	Army	First Lieutenant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 12th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Griffiths, JohnJohn Griffiths	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Santiago de Cuba Landing Party, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	January 15, 1865	On board the U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865. As one of a boatcrew detailed to one of the generals on shore, Griffiths bravely entered the fort in the assault and accompanied his party in carrying dispatches at the height of the battle. He was one of 6 men who entered the fort in the assault from the fleet.
—	Grimshaw, SamuelSamuel Grimshaw	Army	E-01Private	Atlanta. Ga.	Aug 6, 1864	Saved the lives of some of his comrades, and greatly imperiled his own by picking up and throwing away a lighted shell which had fallen in the midst of the company.
	Grindlay, James G.James G. Grindlay	Army	Colonel	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	The first to enter the enemy's works, where he captured 2 flags.
—	Griswold, Luke M.Luke M. Griswold	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Aboard the USS Rhode Island, loss of USS Monitor	December 30, 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor, 30 December 1862.
—	Grueb, GeorgeGeorge Grueb	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Gallantry in advancing to the ditch of the enemy's works
—	Guerin, Fitz W.Fitz W. Guerin	Army	E-01Private	Grand Gulf, Miss.	Apr 28, 1863 – Apr 29, 1863	With two comrades voluntarily took position on board the steamer Cheeseman, in charge of all the guns and ammunition of the battery, and remained in charge of the same for a considerable time while the steamer was unmanageable and subjected to a heavy fire from the enemy.
—	Guinn, ThomasThomas Guinn	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Gwynne, NathanielNathaniel Gwynne	Army	E-01Private	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	When about entering upon the charge, this soldier, then but 15 years old, was cautioned not to go in, as he had not been mustered. He indignantly protested and participated in the charge, his left arm being crushed by a shell and amputated soon afterward.
—	Hack, JohnJohn Hack	Army	E-01Private	Vicksburg, Miss.	May 3, 1863	Was one of a party which volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.
—	Hack, Lester G.Lester G. Hack	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Capture of flag of 23d Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.) with several of the enemy.
—	Hadley, Cornelius M.Cornelius M. Hadley	Army	Sergeant	Siege of Knoxville, Tenn.	Nov 20, 1863	With one companion, voluntarily carried through the enemy's lines important dispatches from Gen. Grant to Gen. Burnside, then besieged within Knoxville, and brought back replies, his comrade's horse being killed and the man taken prisoner.
—	Hadley, Osgood T.Osgood T. Hadley	Army	E-04Corporal	near Pegram House, Virginia	Sep 30, 1864	As color bearer of his regiment he defended his colors with great personal gallantry and brought them safely out of the action.
—	Haffee, EdmundEdmund Haffee	Navy	Quarter Gunner	Aboard the USS New Ironsides, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Dec 1864 – Jan 1865	Haffee served on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865.
—	Hagerty, AselAsel Hagerty	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Haight, John H.John H. Haight	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia, Bristol Station, Virginia, and Manassas, Virginia	May 5, 1862 and Aug 1862	At Williamsburg, Virginia, voluntarily carried a severely wounded comrade off the field in the face of a large force of the enemy; in doing so was himself severely wounded and taken prisoner. Went into the fight at Bristol Station, Virginia, although severely disabled. At Manassas, volunteered to search the woods for the wounded.
—	Haight, SidneySidney Haight	Army	E-04Corporal	Petersburg, Virginia	July 30, 1864	Instead of retreating, remained in the captured works, regardless of his personal safety and exposed to the firing, which he boldly and deliberately returned until the enemy was close upon him.
—	Haley, JamesJames Haley	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	Aboard the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
—	Hall, Francis B.Francis B. Hall	Army	Chaplain	Salem Heights, Virginia	May 3, 1863	Voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire during the thickest of the fight and carried wounded men to the rear for treatment and attendance.
—	Hall, Henry S.Henry S. Hall	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Gaines Mill, Virginia	June 27, 1862	Although wounded at Gaines Mill, Virginia, he remained on duty and participated in the battle with his company. At Rappahannock Station, Virginia, while acting as aide, rendered gallant and prompt assistance in reforming the regiments inside the enemy's works.
—	Hall, Newton H.Newton H. Hall	Army	E-04Corporal	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	Nov 30, 1864	Capture of flag, believed to have belonged to Steward's Corps (C.S.A.).
—	Hallock, Nathan M.Nathan M. Hallock	Army	E-01Private	Bristoe Station, Virginia	Jun 15, 1863	At imminent peril saved from death or capture a disabled officer of his company by carrying him under a hot musketry fire, to a place of safety.
—	Halstead, WilliamWilliam Halstead	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Ham, Mark G.Mark G. Ham	Navy	Carpenter's Mate	Aboard the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Performing his duties intelligently and faithfully, Ham distinguished himself in the face of the bitter enemy fire and was highly commended by his divisional officer.
—	Hamilton, HughHugh Hamilton	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Hamilton, RichardRichard Hamilton	Navy	Coal Heaver	Aboard U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	October 27, 1864	Served on board the 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.
—	Hamilton, Thomas W.Thomas W. Hamilton	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Cincinnati, Operations against Vicksburg	May 27, 1863	Serving as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863.
—	Hammel, Henry A.Henry A. Hammel	Army	Sergeant	Grand Gulf, Miss.	Apr 28, 1863 – Apr 29, 1863	With two comrades voluntarily took position on board the steamer Cheeseman, in charge of all the guns and ammunition of the battery, and remained in charge of the same for considerable time while the steamer was unmanageable and subjected to a heavy fire from the enemy.
—	Hand, AllexanderAllexander Hand	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Ceres	July 9, 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Ceres in the fight near Hamilton, Roanoke River, 9 July 1862.
—	Haney, Milton L.Milton L. Haney	Army	Chaplain	Battle of Atlanta, Ga.	Jul 22, 1864	Voluntarily carried a musket in the ranks of his regiment and rendered heroic service in retaking the Federal works which had been captured by the enemy.
—	Hanford, Edward R.Edward R. Hanford	Army	E-01Private	Woodstock, Virginia	Oct 9, 1864	Capture of flag of 32d Battalion Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).
—	Hanks, JosephJoseph Hanks	Army	E-01Private	Vicksburg Miss.	May 22, 1863	Voluntarily and under fire went to the rescue of a wounded comrade Iying between the lines, gave him water, and brought him off the field.
	Hanna, Marcus A.Marcus A. Hanna	Army	Sergeant	Siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana	Jul 4, 1863	Exposed himself to a heavy fire to get water for comrades in rifle pits.
—	Hanna, MiltonMilton Hanna	Army	E-04Corporal	Nolensville, Tenn.	Feb 15, 1863	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.
—	Hanscom, Moses C.Moses C. Hanscom	Army	E-04Corporal	Bristoe Station, Virginia	Oct 14, 1863	Capture of the flag of 26th North Carolina (C.S.A.).
—	Hapeman, DouglasDouglas Hapeman	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Peachtree Creek, Ga.	Jul 20, 1864	With conspicuous coolness and bravery rallied his men under a severe attack, re-formed the broken ranks, and repulsed the attack.
—	Harbourne, John H.John H. Harbourne	Army	E-01Private	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	Capture of flag along with 3 enemy men.
—	Harcourt, ThomasThomas Harcourt	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Aboard the USS Minnesota, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	January 15, 1865	On board the U.S.S. Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	Hardenbergh, Henry M.Henry M. Hardenbergh  †	Army	E-01Private	Deep Run, Virginia	Aug 16, 1864	Capture of flag. He was wounded in the shoulder during this action. He was killed in action at Petersburg on 28 August 1864.
—	Harding, ThomasThomas Harding	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	Aboard the USS Dacotah	June 9, 1864	Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Dacotah on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner Pevensey, near Beauford, North Carolina, 9 June 1864.
—	Haring, Abram P.Abram P. Haring	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Bachelors Creek, North Carolina	Feb 1, 1864	With a command of 11 men, on picket, resisted the attack of an overwhelming force of the enemy.
—	Harley, BernardBernard Harley	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Aboard U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	October 27, 1864	Harley served on board the 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.
—	Harmon, Amzi D.Amzi D. Harmon	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Harrington, DanielDaniel Harrington	Navy	Landsman	USS Pocahontas landing party	March 11, 1862	Harrington participated in a shore mission to procure meat for the ship's crew. While returning to the beach, the party was fired on from ambush and several men killed or wounded. Cool and courageous throughout his action, Harrington rendered gallant service against the enemy and in administering to the casualties.
—	Harrington, Ephraim W.Ephraim W. Harrington	Army	Sergeant	Second Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	May 3, 1863	Carried the colors to the top of the heights and almost to the muzzle of the enemy's guns.
—	Harris, George W.George W. Harris	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Capture of flag, wresting it from the color bearer and shooting an officer who attempted to regain it.
—	Harris, James H.James H. Harris	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Gallantry in the assault.
—	Harris, JohnJohn Harris	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	Aboard the USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	As captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Metacomet, Harris was a member of the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the officers and crew of the U.S. Monitor Tecumseh, when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing the enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Harris, MosesMoses Harris	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Smithfield, Virginia	Aug 28, 1864	In an attack upon a largely superior force, his personal gallantry was so conspicuous as to inspire the men to extraordinary efforts, resulting in complete rout of the enemy.
—	Harris, SampsonSampson Harris	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Harrison, George H.George H. Harrison	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger and loader of the 11-inch pivot gun during the bitter engagement, Harrison exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
—	Hart, John W.John W. Hart	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 2, 1863	Was one of six volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.
—	Hart, William E.William E. Hart	Army	E-01Private	Shenandoah Valley, Virginia	1864 and 1865	Gallant conduct and services as scout in connection with capture of the guerrilla Harry Gilmor, and other daring acts.
	Hartranft, John F.John F. Hartranft	Army	Colonel	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	Jul 21, 1861	Remained in battle despite his term of service having ended.
—	Harvey, HarryHarry Harvey	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Capture of flag and bearer, with two other prisoners.
—	Haskell, Frank W.Frank W. Haskell	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia	Jun 1, 1862	Assumed command of a portion of the left wing of his regiment, all the company officers present having been killed or disabled, led it gallantly across a stream and contributed most effectively to the success of the action.
—	Haskell, Marcus M.Marcus M. Haskell	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	Although wounded and exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy, at the risk of his own life he rescued a badly wounded comrade and succeeded in conveying him to a place of safety.
—	Hastings, Smith H.Smith H. Hastings	Army	Captain	Newbys Crossroads, Virginia	Jul 24, 1863	While in command of a squadron in rear guard of a cavalry division, then retiring before the advance of a corps of infantry, was attacked by the enemy and, orders having been given to abandon the guns of a section of field artillery with the rear guard that were in imminent danger of capture, he disregarded the orders received and aided in repelling the attack and saving the guns.
	Hatch, John P.John P. Hatch	Army	Brigadier General	Battle of South Mountain, Md.	Sep 14, 1862	Was severely wounded while leading one of his brigades in the attack under a heavy fire from the enemy.
—	Hathaway, Edward W.Edward W. Hathaway	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Sciota, Vicksburg, Mississippi	June 28, 1862	Struck by a bullet which severed his left arm above the elbow, Hathaway displayed exceptional courage as his ship sustained numerous damaging hits from stem to stern while proceeding down the river to fight the battle of Vicksburg.
—	Havron, John H.John H. Havron	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Was one of a detachment of 20 picket artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
—	Hawkins, CharlesCharles Hawkins	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	Hawkins served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powderboat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
—	Hawkins, Gardner C.Gardner C. Hawkins	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	When the lines were wavering from the well-directed fire of the enemy, this officer, acting adjutant of the regiment, sprang forward, and with encouraging words cheered the soldiers on and, although dangerously wounded, refused to leave the field until the enemy's works were taken.
	Hawkins, Martin J.Martin J. Hawkins	Army	E-04Corporal	Great Locomotive Chase, Ga.	Apr 1862	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, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
	Hawkins, Thomas R.Thomas R. Hawkins	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Rescue of regimental colors.
—	Hawthorne, Harris S.Harris S. Hawthorne	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Captured the Confederate Gen. G. W. Custis Lee.
—	Hayden, Joseph B.Joseph B. Hayden	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Ticonderoga, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	January 13, 1865 – January 15, 1865	On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga, as quartermaster in charge of steering the ship into action, during attacks on Fort Fisher, 13 to 15 January 1865.
—	Hayes, JohnJohn Hayes	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as second captain of the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Hayes exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
—	Hayes, ThomasThomas Hayes	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	As Captain of No. 1 gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Cool and courageous at his station throughout the prolonged action, Hayes maintained fire from his gun on Fort Morgan and on ships of the Confederacy despite extremely heavy return fire.
—	Haynes, Asbury F.Asbury F. Haynes	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag
—	Hays, John H.John H. Hays	Army	E-01Private	Columbus, Ga.	Apr 16, 1865	Capture of flag and bearer Austin's Battery (C.S.A.).
—	Healey, George W.George W. Healey	Army	E-01Private	Newnan, Ga.	Jul 29, 1864	When nearly surrounded by the enemy, captured a Confederate soldier, and with the aid of a comrade who joined him later, captured 4 other Confederate soldiers, disarmed the 5 prisoners, and brought them all into the Union lines.
—	Hedges, Joseph S.Joseph S. Hedges	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	near Harpeth River, Tenn.	Dec 17, 1864	At the head of his regiment charged a field battery with strong infantry supports, broke the enemy's line and, with other mounted troops, captured 3 guns and many prisoners.
—	Heermance, William L.William L. Heermance	Army	Captain	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	Apr 30, 1863	Took command of the regiment as its senior officer when surrounded by Stuart's Cavalry. The regiment cut its way through the enemy's line and escaped but Capt. Heermance was desperately wounded, left for dead on the field and was taken prisoner.
—	Heller, HenryHenry Heller	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	One of a party of 4 who, under heavy fire, voluntarily brought into the Union lines a wounded Confederate officer from whom was obtained valuable information concerning the position of the enemy.
—	Helms, David H.David H. Helms	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
	Henry, Guy V.Guy V. Henry	Army	Colonel	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia	Jun 1, 1864	Led the assaults of his brigade upon the enemy's works.
—	Henry, JamesJames Henry	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Henry, William W.William W. Henry	Army	Colonel	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Though suffering from severe wounds, rejoined his regiment and let it in a brilliant charge, recapturing the guns of an abandoned battery.
—	Herington, Pitt B.Pitt B. Herington	Army	E-01Private	near Kenesaw Mountain, Ga.	Jun 15, 1864	With one companion and under a fierce fire of the enemy at close range, went to the rescue of a wounded comrade who had fallen between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.
—	Herron, Francis J.Francis J. Herron	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Pea Ridge, Ark.	May 7, 1862	Was foremost in leading his men, rallying them to repeated acts of daring, until himself disabled and taken prisoner.
—	Hesseltine, Francis S.Francis S. Hesseltine	Army	Colonel	Matagorda Bay, Tex.	Dec 29, 1863 – Dec 30, 1863	In command of a detachment of 100 men, conducted a reconnaissance for 2 days, baffling and beating back an attacking force of more than a thousand Confederate cavalry, and regained his transport without loss.
—	Hibson, Joseph C.Joseph C. Hibson	Army	E-01Private	near Fort Wagner, S.C.	Jul 1863	While voluntarily performing picket duty under fire on 13 July 1863, was attacked and his surrender demanded, but he killed his assailant. The day following responded to a call for a volunteer to reconnoiter the enemy's position, and went within the enemy's lines under fire and was exposed to great danger. On 18 July voluntarily exposed himself with great gallantry during an assault, and received 3 wounds that permanently disabled him for active service.
—	Hickey, Dennis W.Dennis W. Hickey	Army	Sergeant	Stony Creek Bridge, Virginia	Jun 29, 1864	With a detachment of 3 men, tore up the bridge at Stony Creek being the last man on the bridge and covering the retreat until he was shot down.
—	Hickman, JohnJohn Hickman	Navy	Second Class Fireman	Aboard the USS Richmond, Siege of Port Hudson	March 14, 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Richmond in the attack on Port Hudson, 14 March 1863.
—	Hickok, Nathan E.Nathan E. Hickok	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Capture of flag
—	Higby, CharlesCharles Higby	Army	E-01Private	Appomattox Campaign, Virginia	Mar 29, 1865 – Apr 9, 1865	Capture of flag
	Higgins, Thomas J.Thomas J. Higgins	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Received the Medal of Honor at the request of the Confederates who captured him.
—	Highland, PatrickPatrick Highland	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
—	Hill, EdwardEdward Hill	Army	Captain	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia	Jun 1, 1864	Led the brigade skirmish line in a desperate charge on the enemy's masked batteries to the muzzles of the guns, where he was severely wounded.
—	Hill, HenryHenry Hill	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 6, 1864	This soldier, with one companion, would not retire when his regiment fell back in confusion after an unsuccessful charge, but instead advanced and continued firing upon the enemy until the regiment re-formed and regained its position.
—	Hill, JamesJames Hill	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Champion Hill, Miss.	May 16, 1863	By skillful and brave management captured 3 of the enemy's pickets.
—	Hill, JamesJames Hill	Army	Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	Capture of flag, shooting a Confederate officer who was rallying his men with the colors in his hand.
—	Hilliker, Benjamin F.Benjamin F. Hilliker	Army	Musician	Mechanicsburg, Mississippi	June 4, 1863	When men were needed to oppose a superior Confederate force he laid down his drum for a rifle and proceeded to the front of the skirmish line which was about 120 feet from the enemy. While on this volunteer mission and firing at the enemy he was hit in the head with a minie ball which passed through him. An order was given to "lay him in the shade; he won't last long." He recovered from this wound being left with an ugly scar.
—	Hills, William G.William G. Hills	Army	E-01Private	North Fork, Virginia	September 26, 1864	Voluntarily carried a severely wounded comrade out of a heavy fire of the enemy.
—	Hilton, Alfred B.Alfred B. Hilton  †	Army	Sergeant	Chapins Farm, Virginia	September 29, 1864	When the regimental color bearer fell, this soldier seized the color and carried it forward, together with the national standard, until disabled at the enemy's inner line.
—	Hincks, William B.William B. Hincks	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	During the highwater 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.
—	Hinnecan, WilliamWilliam Hinnecan	Navy	Second Class Fireman	Aboard the USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	Hinnegan served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
—	Hodges, Addison J.Addison J. Hodges	Army	E-01Private	Vicksburg, Miss.	May 3, 1863	Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.
—	Hoffman, HeinrichHeinrich Hoffman	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Hoffman, Thomas W.Thomas W. Hoffman	Army	Captain	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Prevented a retreat of his regiment during the battle.
—	Hogan, FranklinFranklin Hogan	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	Capture of flag of 6th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Hogarty, William P.William P. Hogarty	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Antietam, Md. and Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Sep 17, 1862 and Dec 13, 1862	Distinguished gallantry in actions while attached to Battery B, 4th U.S. Artillery; lost his left arm at Fredericksburg.
—	Holcomb, DanielDaniel Holcomb	Army	E-01Private	Brentwood Hills, Tenn.	Dec 16, 1864	Capture of Confederate guidon.
—	Holehouse, JamesJames Holehouse	Army	E-01Private	Marye's Heights, Virginia	May 3, 1863	First name sometimes given as John. With one companion voluntarily and with conspicuous daring advanced beyond his regiment, which had been broken In the assault, and halted beneath the crest. Following the example of these 2 men, the colors were brought to the summit, the regiment was advanced and the position held.
—	Holland, Lemuel F.Lemuel F. Holland	Army	E-04Corporal	Elk River, Tenn.	Jul 2, 1863	Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
—	Holland, Milton M.Milton M. Holland	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Took command of Company C, after all the officers had been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it.
—	Hollat, GeorgeGeorge Hollat	Navy	Third Class Boy	Aboard the USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862	Hollat served as third class boy on board the U.S.S. Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862.
—	Holmes, Lovilo N.Lovilo N. Holmes	Army	First Sergeant	Nolensville, Tenn.	Feb 15, 1863	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.
—	Holmes, William T.William T. Holmes	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 27th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Holton, Charles M.Charles M. Holton	Army	First Sergeant	Falling Waters, Virginia	Jul 14, 1863	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.
—	Holton, Edward A.Edward A. Holton	Army	First Sergeant	Lees Mills, Virginia	Apr 16, 1862	Rescued the colors of his regiment under heavy fire, the color bearer having been shot down while the troops were in retreat.
—	Homan, ConradConrad Homan	Army	Color Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	Fought his way through the enemy's lines with the regimental colors, the rest of the color guard being killed or captured.
—	Hooker, George W.George W. Hooker	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of South Mountain, Md.	Sep 14, 1862	Rode alone, in advance of his regiment, into the enemy's lines, and before his own men came up received the surrender of the major of a Confederate regiment, together with the colors and 116 men.
—	Hooper, William B.William B. Hooper	Army	E-04Corporal	Chamberlains Creek, Virginia	Mar 31, 1865	With the assistance of a comrade, headed off the advance of the enemy, shooting two of his color bearers; also posted himself between the enemy and the led horses of his own command, thus saving the herd from capture.
—	Hopkins, Charles F.Charles F. Hopkins	Army	E-04Corporal	Gaines Mill, Virginia	Jun 27, 1862	Voluntarily carried a wounded comrade, under heavy fire, to a place of safety; though twice wounded in the act, he continued in action until again severely wounded.
—	Horan, ThomasThomas Horan	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 2, 1863	In a charge of his regiment this soldier captured the regimental flag of the 8th Florlda Infantry (C.S.A.).
	Horgan, Michael C.Michael C. Horgan	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Tacony	October 31, 1864	"[D]istinguished himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun while under a devastating fire from enemy musketry."
—	Horne, Samuel B.Samuel B. Horne	Army	Captain	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	While acting as an aide and carrying an important message, was severely wounded and his horse killed but delivered the order and rejoined his general.
	Horsfall, William H.William H. Horsfall	Army	Drummer	Siege of Corinth, Miss.	May 21, 1862	Fifteen years old at time of Medal of Honor action.
—	Horton, JamesJames Horton	Navy	Gunner's Mate	Aboard the USS Montauk	September 21, 1864	During the night of 21 September, when fire was discovered in the magazine lightroom of the vessel, causing a panic and demoralizing the crew, Horton rushed into the cabin, obtained the magazine keys, sprang into the lightroom and began passing out combustibles, Including the box of signals in which the fire originated.
—	Horton, Lewis A.Lewis A. Horton	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Rhode Island, loss of USS Monitor	December 30, 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor, 30 December 1862.
—	Hottenstine, Solomon J.Solomon J. Hottenstine	Army	E-01Private	Petersburg and Norfolk Railroad, Virginia	Aug 19, 1864	Captured flag belonging to a North Carolina regiment, and through a ruse led them into the arms of Federal troops.
—	Hough, IraIra Hough	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Capture of flag.
—	Houghton, Charles H.Charles H. Houghton	Army	Captain	Battle of the Crater and Battle of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864 and Mar 25, 1865	In the Union assault at the Crater (30 July 1864), and in the Confederate assault repelled at Fort Haskell, displayed most conspicuous gallantry and repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily to great danger, was 3 times wounded, and suffered loss of a leg.
—	Houghton, Edward J.Edward J. Houghton	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Aboard U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	October 27, 1864	Houghton served on board the 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.
—	Houghton, George L.George L. Houghton	Army	E-01Private	Elk River, Tenn.	Jul 2, 1863	Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
—	Houlton, WilliamWilliam Houlton	Army	Commissary Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Howard, Henderson C.Henderson C. Howard	Army	E-04Corporal	Glendale, Virginia	Jun 30, 1862	While pursuing one of the enemy's sharpshooters, encountered 2 others, whom he bayoneted in hand-to-hand encounters; was 3 times wounded in action.
—	Howard, Hiram R.Hiram R. Howard	Army	E-01Private	Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	November 25, 1863	Scaled the enemy's works and in a hand-to-hand fight helped capture the flag of the 18th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Howard, JamesJames Howard	Army	Sergeant	Fort Gregg, Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Carried the colors in advance of the line of battle, the flagstaff being shot off while he was planting it on the parapet of the fort.
	Howard, Oliver O.Oliver O. Howard	Army	Brigadier General	Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia	Jun 1, 1862	Led the 61st New York Infantry in a charge in which he was twice severely wounded in the right arm, necessitating amputation.
—	Howard, PeterPeter Howard	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Mississippi, Siege of Port Hudson	March 14, 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Mississippi during the action against Port Hudson, 14 March 1863.
—	Howard, Squire E.Squire E. Howard	Army	First Sergeant	Bayou Teche, Louisiana	Jan 14, 1863	Voluntarily carried an important message through the heavy fire of the enemy to bring aid and save the gunboat Calhoun.
	Howe, Orion P.Orion P. Howe	Army	Musician	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 19, 1863	A drummer boy, 14 years of age, and severely wounded and exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy, he persistently remained upon the field of battle until he had reported to Gen. W. T. Sherman the necessity of supplying cartridges for the use of troops under command of Colonel Malmborg.
—	Howe, William H.William H. Howe	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Fort Stedman, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	Served an abandoned gun under heavy fire.
—	Hubbell, William S.William S. Hubbell	Army	Captain	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 30, 1864	Bravery in leading flanking movement, capturing large number of prisoners.
—	Hudson, Aaron R.Aaron R. Hudson	Army	E-01Private	Culloden, Ga.	Apr 1865	Capture of flag of Worrill Grays (C.S.A.).
—	Hudson, MichaelMichael Hudson	Marine Corps	Sergeant	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864
—	Hughes, OliverOliver Hughes	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road, Virginia	Jun 24, 1864	Capture of flag of 11th South Carolina (C.S.A.).
—	Hughey, JohnJohn Hughey	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 38th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
	Huidekoper, Henry S.Henry S. Huidekoper	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 1, 1863	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.
—	Hunt, Louis T.Louis T. Hunt	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Hunter, Charles A.Charles A. Hunter	Army	Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	In the assault on Fort Gregg, bore the regimental flag bravely and was among the foremost to enter the work.
—	Hunterson, John C.John C. Hunterson	Army	E-01Private	On the Peninsula, Virginia	Jun 5, 1862	While under fire, between the lines of the 2 armies, voluntarily gave up his own horse to an engineer officer whom he was accompanying on a reconnaissance and whose horse had been killed, thus enabling the officer to escape with valuable papers in his possession.
—	Huskey, MichaelMichael Huskey	Navy	Fireman	Aboard the USS Carondelet	Mar 1863	Fireman on board the U.S.S. Carondelet, Deer Creek Expedition, March 1863. Carrying out his duties gallantly, Huskey volunteered to aid in the rescue of the tug Ivy under the fire of the enemy, and set forth general meritorious conduct during this hazardous mission.
—	Hyatt, TheodoreTheodore Hyatt	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Hyde, Thomas W.Thomas W. Hyde	Army	Major	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	Led his regiment in an assault on a strong body of the enemy's infantry and kept up the fight until the greater part of his men had been killed or wounded, bringing the remainder safely out of the fight.
—	Hyland, JohnJohn Hyland	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Signal, Red River Campaign	May 5, 1864	Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Signal which was attacked by field batteries and sharpshooters and destroyed in Red River, 5 May 1864.
—	Hymer, SamuelSamuel Hymer	Army	Captain	Buzzard's Roost Gap, Ga.	Oct 13, 1864	With only 41 men under his command [Company D, 115th Illinois Infantry], defended and held a blockhouse against the attack of Hood's Division for nearly 10 hours, thus checking the advance of the enemy and insuring the safety of the balance of the regiment, as well as that of the 8th Kentucky Infantry, then stationed at Ringgold, Ga.
—	Ilgenfritz, Charles H.Charles H. Ilgenfritz	Army	Sergeant	Fort Sedgwick, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	The color bearer falling, pierced by 7 balls, he immediately sprang forward and grasped the colors, planting them upon the enemy's forts amid a murderous fire of grape, canister, and musketry from the enemy.
—	Immell, Lorenzo D.Lorenzo D. Immell	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.	Aug 10, 1861	Bravery in action
—	Ingalls, Lewis J.Lewis J. Ingalls	Army	E-01Private	Boutte Station, Louisiana	Sep 4, 1862	A railroad train guarded by about 60 men on flat cars having been sidetracked by a misplaced switch into an ambuscade of guerrillas who were rapidly shooting down the unprotected guards, this soldier, under a severe fire in which he was wounded, ran to another switch and, opening it, enabled the train and the surviving guards to escape.
—	Inscho, Leonidas H.Leonidas H. Inscho	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of South Mountain, Md.	Sep 14, 1862	Alone and unaided and with his left hand disabled, captured a Confederate captain and 4 men.
—	Irlam, JosephJoseph Irlam	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	Stationed at the wheel on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. When heavy enemy fire struck down several men at their guns and replacements were not available, Irlam voluntarily released 2 men who were stationed with him and carried on at the wheel with the assistance of only one of the crew throughout the furious battle.
—	Irsch, FrancisFrancis Irsch	Army	Captain	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 1, 1863	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.
—	Irving, JohnJohn Irving	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Irving, ThomasThomas Irving	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor	November 16, 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task of freeing the Lehigh, which had grounded, and was under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie. Rowing the small boat which was used in the hazardous task of transferring hawsers from the Lehigh to the Nahant. Irving twice succeeded in making the trip, while under severe fire from the enemy, only to find that each had been in vain when the hawsers were cut by hostile fire and chafing.
—	Irwin, NicholasNicholas Irwin	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite severe damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks from stem to stern, Irwin fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the furious battle which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.
—	Irwin, PatrickPatrick Irwin	Army	First Sergeant	Jonesboro, Ga.	Sep 1, 1864	In a charge by the 14th Michigan Infantry against the entrenched enemy was the first man over the line of works of the enemy, and demanded and received the surrender of Confederate Gen. Daviel Govan and his command.
—	Jackson, Frederick R.Frederick R. Jackson	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of James Island, S.C.	Jun 16, 1862	Having his left arm shot away in a charge on the enemy, he continued on duty, taking part in a second and a third charge until he fell exhausted from the loss of blood.
—	Jacobson, Eugene P.Eugene P. Jacobson	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	Bravery in conducting a scouting party in front of the enemy.
—	James, IsaacIsaac James	Army	E-01Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	James, John H.John H. James	Navy	Captain of the Top	Aboard the USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	James, MilesMiles James	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 30, 1864	Having had his arm mutilated, making immediate amputation necessary, he loaded and discharged his piece with one hand and urged his men forward; this within 30 yards of the enemy's works.
	Jamieson, WalterWalter Jamieson	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia and Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864 and Sep 29, 1864	Voluntarily went between the lines under a heavy fire at Petersburg, Virginia, to the assistance of a wounded and helpless officer, whom he carried within the Union lines. At Fort Harrison, Virginia, seized the regimental color, the color bearer and guard having been shot down, and, rushing forward, planted it upon the fort in full view of the entire brigade.
—	Jardine, JamesJames Jardine	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Jellison, Benjamin H.Benjamin H. Jellison	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). He also assisted in taking prisoners.
—	Jenkins, ThomasThomas Jenkins	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Cincinnati, Operations against Vicksburg	May 27, 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863.
—	Jennings, James T.James T. Jennings	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	Aug 20, 1864	Capture of flag of 55th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Jewett, Erastus W.Erastus W. Jewett	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Newport Barracks, North Carolina	Feb 2, 1864	By long and persistent resistance and burning the bridges kept a superior force of the enemy at a distance and thus covered the retreat of the garrison.
—	John, WilliamWilliam John	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Johndro, FranklinFranklin Johndro	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 30, 1864	Capture of 40 prisoners.
—	Johns, ElishaElisha Johns	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Last name sometimes spelled "Jones"
—	Johns, Henry T.Henry T. Johns	Army	E-01Private	Siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana	May 27, 1863	Volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire therefrom ?of a mile in advance of the general assault.
—	Johnson, AndrewAndrew Johnson	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Johnson, FollettFollett Johnson	Army	E-04Corporal	New Hope Church, Ga.	May 27, 1864	Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of a Confederate sharpshooter, thus drawing fire upon himself and enabling his comrade to shoot the sharpshooter.
—	Johnson, HenryHenry Johnson	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	As seaman on board the U.S.S. Metacomet, Johnson served as a member of the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the U.S. Monitor Tecumseh when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing the enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. He braved the enemy fire which was said by the admiral to be "one of the most galling" he had ever seen, and aided in rescuing from death 10 of the crew of the Tecumseh, thereby eliciting the admiration of both friend and foe.
	Johnson, JohnJohn Johnson	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Antietam, Md. and Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Sep 17, 1862 and Dec 13, 1862	Conspicuous gallantry in battle in which he was severely wounded. While serving as cannoneer he manned the positions of fallen gunners.
—	Johnson, Joseph E.Joseph E. Johnson	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Though twice severely wounded while advancing in the assault, he disregarded his injuries and was among the first to enter the fort, where he was wounded for the third time.
—	Johnson, Ruel M.Ruel M. Johnson	Army	Major	Chattanooga, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	While in command of the regiment bravely exposed himself to the fire of the enemy, encouraging and cheering his men.
—	Johnson, SamuelSamuel Johnson	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	Individual bravery and daring in capturing from the enemy 2 colors of the 1st Texas Rangers (C.S.A.), receiving in the act a severe wound.
—	Johnson, Wallace W.Wallace W. Johnson	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 2, 1863	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.
—	Johnston, DavidDavid Johnston	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Johnston, William P.William P. Johnston	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Fort Hindman, near Harrisonburg, Louisiana	Mar 2, 1864	Continued to work the ship's guns despite being badly wounded.
—	Johnston, WillieWillie Johnston	Army	Musician	Unknown	Unknown	Date and place of act not on record in War Department.
—	Jones, AndrewAndrew Jones	Navy	Chief Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Chickasaw, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	Served as chief boatswain's mate on board the U.S. Ironclad, Chickasaw, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Although his enlistment was up, Jones volunteered for the battle of Mobile Bay, going on board the Chickasaw from the Vincennes where he then carried out his duties gallantly throughout the engagement with the enemy which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee.
—	Jones, DavidDavid Jones	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
	Jones, JohnJohn Jones	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Rhode Island, loss of USS Monitor	December 30, 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor, 30 December 1862.
—	Jones, John E.John E. Jones	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	Served as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Stationed at the wheel during the fierce action, Jones, though wounded, carried out his duties gallantly by going to the poop to assist at the signals after the wheel ropes were shot away and remained there until ordered to reeve new wheel ropes.
—	Jones, ThomasThomas Jones	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Ticonderoga, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Dec 1864 – Jan 1865	On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865.
—	Jones, WilliamWilliam Jones	Navy	Captain of the Top	Aboard the USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Rlchmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Jones, WilliamWilliam Jones	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Capture of flag of 65th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Jordan, AbsalomAbsalom Jordan	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Jordan, RobertRobert Jordan	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Mount Washington, Siege of Suffolk	April 14, 1863	Attached to the U.S.S. Minnesota and temporarily serving on the U.S.S. Mount Washington, during action against the enemy in the Nansemond River, 14 April 1863.
—	Jordan, ThomasThomas Jordan	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Galena, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Galena during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Josselyn, Simeon T.Simeon T. Josselyn	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	While commanding his company, deployed as skirmishers, came upon a large body of the enemy, taking a number of them prisoner. Lt. Josselyn himself shot their color bearer, seized the colors and brought them back to his regiment.
—	Judge, Francis W.Francis W. Judge	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn.	Nov 29, 1863	The color bearer of the 51st Georgia Infantry. (C.S.A.), having planted his flag upon the side of the work, Sgt. Judge leaped from his position of safety, sprang upon the parapet, and in the face of a concentrated fire seized the flag and returned with it in safety to the fort.
—	Kaiser, JohnJohn Kaiser	Army	Sergeant	Richmond, Virginia	Jun 27, 1862	Gallant and meritorious service during the 7 days' battles before Richmond, Virginia
—	Kaltenbach, LutherLuther Kaltenbach	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	Dec 16, 1864	Capture of flag, of 44th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Kane, JohnJohn Kane	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
—	Kane, ThomasThomas Kane	Navy	Captain of the Hold	Aboard the USS Nereus, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	Jan 15, 1865	On board the U.S.S. Nereus during the attack on Fort Fisher, on 15 January 1865.
	Kappesser, PeterPeter Kappesser	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.	Nov 24, 1863	Captured a Confederate flag.
—	Karpeles, LeopoldLeopold Karpeles	Army	Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 6, 1864	While color bearer, rallied the retreating troops and induced them to check the enemy's advance.
—	Kauss, AugustAugust Kauss	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	Last name sometimes spelled "Kautz"
—	Keele, JosephJoseph Keele	Army	Sergeant Major	Battle of North Anna, Virginia	May 23, 1864	Voluntarily and at the risk of his life carried orders to the brigade commander, which resulted in saving the works his regiment was defending.
—	Keen, Joseph S.Joseph S. Keen	Army	Sergeant	near Chattahoochee River, Ga.	Oct 1, 1864	While an escaped prisoner of war within the enemy's lines witnessed an important movement of the enemy, and at great personal risk made his way through the enemy's lines and brought news of the movement to Sherman's army.
—	Keene, JosephJoseph Keene	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	Voluntarily seized the colors after several color bearers had been shot down and led the regiment in the charge.
—	Kelley, Andrew J.Andrew J. Kelley	Army	E-01Private	Siege of Knoxville, Tenn.	Nov 20, 1863	Having voluntarily accompanied a small party to destroy buildings within the enemy's lines whence sharpshooters had been firing, disregarded an order to retire, remained and completed the firing of the buildings, thus insuring their total destruction; this at the imminent risk of his life from the fire of the advancing enemy.
—	Kelley, George V.George V. Kelley	Army	Captain	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	Nov 30, 1864	Capture of flag supposed to be of Cheatham's Corps (C.S.A.).
—	Kelley, JohnJohn Kelley	Navy	Second Class Fireman	Aboard the USS Ceres	July 9, 1862	Served as second-class fireman on board the U.S.S. Ceres in the fight near Hamilton, Roanoke River, 9 July 1862.
—	Kelley, Leverett M.Leverett M. Kelley	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	Sprang over the works just captured from the enemy, and calling upon his comrades to follow, rushed forward in the face of a deadly fire and was among the first over the works on the summit, where he compelled the surrender of a Confederate officer and received his sword.
	Kelly, AlexanderAlexander Kelly	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Gallantly seized the colors, which had fallen near the enemy's lines of abatis, raised them and rallied the men at a time of confusion and in a place of the greatest danger.
—	Kelly, DanielDaniel Kelly	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Kelly, ThomasThomas Kelly	Army	E-01Private	Front Royal, Virginia	Aug 16, 1864	Capture of flag.
—	Kemp, JosephJoseph Kemp	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 6, 1864	Capture of flag of 31st North Carolina (C.S.A.) in a personal encounter.
—	Kendall, William W.William W. Kendall	Army	First Sergeant	Black River Bridge, Miss.	May 17, 1863	Voluntarily led the company in a charge and was the first to enter the enemy's works, taking a number of prisoners.
—	Kendrick, ThomasThomas Kendrick	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	Served as coxswain on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Kenna, BarnettBarnett Kenna	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Kennedy, JohnJohn Kennedy	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Trevilian Station, Virginia	Jun 11, 1864	Remained at his gun, resisting with its implements the advancing cavalry, and thus secured the retreat of his detachment.
—	Kenyon, CharlesCharles Kenyon	Navy	Fireman	Aboard the USS Galena, Drewry's Bluff	May 15, 1862	On board the U.S.S. Galena in the attack upon Drewry's Bluff, 15 May 1862. Severely burned while extricating a priming wire which had become bent and fixed in the bow gun while his ship underwent terrific shelling from the enemy, Kenyon hastily dressed his hands with cotton waste and oil and courageously returned to his gun while enemy sharpshooters in rifle pits along the banks continued to direct their fire at the men at the guns.
—	Kenyon, John SnydersJohn Snyders Kenyon	Army	Sergeant	Trenton, North Carolina	May 15, 1862	Voluntarily left a retiring column, returned in face of the enemy's fire, helped a wounded man upon a horse, and so enable him to escape capture or death. Additional details:
—	Kenyon, Samuel P.Samuel P. Kenyon	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of battle flag
—	Keough, JohnJohn Keough	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of battle flag of 50th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Kephart, JamesJames Kephart	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 19, 1863	Voluntarily and at the risk of his life, under a severe fire of the enemy, aided and assisted to the rear an officer who had been severely wounded and left on the field.
—	Kerr, Thomas R.Thomas R. Kerr	Army	Captain	Moorfield, W. Va.	Aug 7, 1864	After being most desperately wounded, he captured the colors of the 8th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).
—	Kiggins, JohnJohn Kiggins	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.	Nov 24, 1863	Waved the colors to save the lives of the men who were being fired upon by their own batteries, and thereby drew upon himself a concentrated fire from the enemy.
—	Kimball, JosephJoseph Kimball	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 6th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Kindig, John M.John M. Kindig	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Capture of flag of 28th North Carolina Infantry. (C.S.A.).
—	King, Horatio C.Horatio C. King	Army	Major and Quartermaster	Battle of Dinwiddie Court House, Virginia	Mar 31, 1865	Carried orders to the reserve brigade and participated with it in the charge which repulsed the enemy.
—	King, Robert H.Robert H. King	Navy	Landsman	Aboard U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	October 27, 1864	King served on board the U.S. Picket Boat No. 1, in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate ram, CSS Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her.
	King, Rufus, Jr.Rufus King, Jr.	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of White Oak Swamp, Virginia	Jun 30, 1862	This officer, when his captain was wounded, succeeded to the command of two batteries while engaged against a superior force of the enemy and fought his guns most gallantly until compelled to retire.
—	Kinnaird, Samuel W.Samuel W. Kinnaird	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Lackawanna, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	Served as a landsman on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Kinsey, JohnJohn Kinsey	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 18, 1864	Seized the colors, the color bearer having been shot, and with great gallantry succeeded in saving them from capture.
—	Kirby, Dennis T.Dennis T. Kirby	Army	Major	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Seized the colors when the color bearer was killed and bore them himself in the assault.
—	Kirk, Jonathan C.Jonathan C. Kirk	Army	Captain	Battle of North Anna, Virginia	May 23, 1864	Volunteered for dangerous service and single-handedly captured 13 armed Confederate soldiers and marched them to the rear.
—	Kline, HarryHarry Kline	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of battle flag.
—	Kloth, Charles H.Charles H. Kloth	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
—	Knight, Charles H.Charles H. Knight	Army	E-04Corporal	Petersburg, Virginia	July 30, 1864	In company with a sergeant, was the first to enter the exploded mine; was wounded but took several prisoners to the Federal lines.
	Knight, William J.William J. Knight	Army	E-01Private	Georgia	Apr 1862	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, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
	Knowles, Abiather J.Abiather J. Knowles	Army	E-01Private	Bull Run, Virginia	Jul 21, 1861	Removed dead and wounded under heavy fire.
—	Knox, Edward M.Edward M. Knox	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 2, 1863	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.
—	Koogle, JacobJacob Koogle	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	Capture of battle flag.
	Kountz, John S.John S. Kountz	Army	Musician	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	Seized a musket and joined in the charge in which he was severely wounded.
—	Kramer, Theodore L.Theodore L. Kramer	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Took one of the first prisoners, a captain
—	Kretsinger, GeorgeGeorge Kretsinger	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
—	Kuder, AndrewAndrew Kuder	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Kuder, JeremiahJeremiah Kuder	Army	Lieutenant	Jonesboro, Ga.	Sep 1, 1864	Capture of flag of 8th and 19th Arkansas (C.S.A.).
—	Labill, Joseph S.Joseph S. Labill	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Ladd, GeorgeGeorge Ladd	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Captured a standard bearer, his flag, horse and equipment.
—	Lafferty, JohnJohn Lafferty	Navy	Fireman	Aboard the USS Wyalusing	May 25, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Wyalusing and participated in a plan to destroy the rebel ram Albemarle in Roanoke River, 25 May 1864.
—	Laffey, BartlettBartlett Laffey	Navy	Seaman	Yazoo City, Mississippi	Mar 5, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Marmora off Yazoo City, Miss., 5 March 1864. Landed ashore with his howitzer gun and crew in the midst of battle and contributed to the turning back of the enemy.
—	Laing, WilliamWilliam Laing	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Was among the first to scale the parapet.
—	Lakin, DanielDaniel Lakin	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Commodore Perry	October 3, 1862	On board the U.S.S. Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Virginia, 3 October 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of his ship and blockades thwarting her progress, Lakin remained at his post and performed his duties with skill and courage as the Commodore Perry fought a gallant battle to silence many rebel batteries as she steamed down the Blackwater River.
—	Landis, James P.James P. Landis	Army	Chief Bugler	Paines Crossroads, Virginia	Apr 5, 1865	Capture of flag
—	Lane, Morgan D.Morgan D. Lane	Army	E-01Private	near Jetersville, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of gunboat Nansemond.
—	Lanfare, Aaron S.Aaron S. Lanfare	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 11th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Langbein, J. C. JuliusJ. C. Julius Langbein	Army	Musician	Camden, North Carolina	Apr 19, 1862	A drummer boy, 15 years of age, he voluntarily and under a heavy fire went to the aid of a wounded officer, procured medical assistance for him, and aided in carrying him to a place of safety.
—	Lann, John S.John S. Lann	Navy	Landsman	USS Magnolia Landing Party, Battle of Natural Bridge	Mar 5, 1865 – Mar 6, 1865	As landsman on board the U.S.S. Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March, Lann served with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and throughout this fierce engagement made remarkable efforts in ass1sting transport of the gun. His coolness and determination in standing by his gun while under the fire of the enemy were a credit to the service to which he belonged.
—	Larimer, SmithSmith Larimer	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of General Kershaw's headquarters.
—	Larrabee, James W.James W. Larrabee	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Lawson, GainesGaines Lawson	Army	First Sergeant	Minville, Tenn.	Oct 3, 1863	Went to the aid of a wounded comrade between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.
	Lawson, JohnJohn Lawson	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	For staying at his post despite being wounded
	Lawton, Henry W.Henry W. Lawton	Army	Captain	Atlanta, Ga.	Aug 3, 1864	Led a charge of skirmishers against the enemy's rifle pits and stubbornly and successfully resisted 2 determined attacks of the enemy to retake the works.
—	Lear, NicholasNicholas Lear	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS New Ironsides, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Dec 1864 – Jan 1865	Lear served on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865.
—	Lee, James H.James H. Lee	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger of the No. 1 gun during this bitter engagement, Lee exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
—	Leland, George W.George W. Leland	Navy	Gunner's Mate	Aboard the USS Lehigh	November 16, 1863	Serving on board the U.S.S. Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task, of freeing the Lehigh, which had grounded, and was under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie.
—	Leon, PierrePierre Leon	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	Aboard the USS Baron DeKalb, Yazoo Pass Expedition	December 23, 1862 – December 27, 1862	Serving on board the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb, Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862. Proceeding under orders up the Yazoo River, the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb, with the object of capturing or destroying the enemy's transports, came upon the steamers John Walsh, R. J. Locklan, Golden Age and the Scotland sunk on a bar where they were ordered fired. Continuing up the river, she was fired on, but upon returning the fire, caused the enemy's retreat. Returning down the Yazoo, she destroyed and captured larger quantities of enemy equipment and several prisoners. Serving bravely throughout this action, Leon, as captain of the forecastle, "distinguished himself in the various actions."
—	Leonard, EdwinEdwin Leonard	Army	Sergeant	near Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 18, 1864	Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of a Union brigade to stop their firing on the Union skirmish line.
—	Leonard, William E.William E. Leonard	Army	E-01Private	Deep Bottom, Virginia	Apr 16, 1864	Capture of battle flag.
—	Leslie, FrankFrank Leslie	Army	E-01Private	Front Royal, Virginia	Aug 15, 1864	Capture of colors of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Levy, BenjaminBenjamin Levy	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Glendale, Virginia	Jun 30, 1862	This soldier, a drummer boy, took the gun of a sick comrade, went into the fight, and when the color bearers were shot down, carried the colors and saved them from capture.
—	Lewis, Dewitt ClintonDewitt Clinton Lewis	Army	Captain	Battle of James Island, Secessionville, S.C.	Jun 16, 1862	While retiring with his men before a heavy fire of canister shot at short range, returned in the face of the enemy's fire and rescued an exhausted private of his company who but for this timely action would have lost his life by drowning in the morass through which the troops were retiring.
—	Lewis, HenryHenry Lewis	Army	E-04Corporal	Vicksburg, Miss.	May 3, 1863	Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with subs1stence stores.
—	Lewis, Samuel E.Samuel E. Lewis	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
—	Libaire, AdolpheAdolphe Libaire	Army	Captain	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	In the advance on the enemy and after his color bearer and the entire color guard of 8 men had been shot down, this officer seized the regimental flag and with conspicuous gallantry carried it to the extreme front, urging the line forward.
—	Lilley, JohnJohn Lilley	Army	E-01Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	After his regiment began to waiver he rushed on alone to capture the enemy flag. He reached the works and the Confederate color bearer who, at bayonet point, he caused to surrender with several enemy soldiers. He kept his prisoners in tow when they realized he was alone as his regiment in the meantime withdrew further to the rear.
—	Little, Henry F. W.Henry F. W. Little	Army	Sergeant	near Richmond, Virginia	Sep 1864	Gallantry on the skirmish line.
—	Littlefield, George H.George H. Littlefield	Army	E-04Corporal	Fort Fisher, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	The color sergeant having been wounded, this soldier picked up the flag and bore it to the front, to the great encouragement of the charging column.
—	Livingston, Josiah O.Josiah O. Livingston	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Newport Barracks, North Carolina	Feb 2, 1864	When, after desperate res1stance, the small garrison had been driven back to the river by a vastly superior force, this officer, while a small force held back the enemy, personally fired the railroad bridge, and, although wounded himself, ass1sted a wounded officer over the burning structure.
—	Lloyd, BenjaminBenjamin Lloyd	Navy	Coal Heaver	Aboard the USS Wyalusing	May 25, 1864	Serving on board the U.S.S. Wyalusing and participating in a plan to destroy the rebel ram Albemarle in Roanoke River, 25 May 1864.
—	Lloyd, John W.John W. Lloyd	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Wyalusing	May 25, 1864	Serving on board the U.S.S. Wyalusing during an attempt to destroy the rebel ram Albemarle in Roanoke River, 25 May 1864, Lloyd participated in this daring plan by swimming the Roanoke River heavily weighted with a line which was used for hauling torpedoes across. Thwarted by discovery just before the completion of the plan, Lloyd cut the torpedo guiding line to prevent detection of the plan by the enemy and again swam the river, narrowly escaping enemy musket fire and regaining the ship in safety.
—	Locke, LewisLewis Locke	Army	E-01Private	Paines Crossroads, Virginia	Apr 5, 1865	Capture of a Confederate flag
—	Logan, HughHugh Logan	Navy	Captain of the Afterguard	Aboard the USS Rhode Island, loss of USS Monitor	December 30, 1862	On board the U.S.S. Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on 30 December 1862.
—	Lonergan, JohnJohn Lonergan	Army	Captain	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 2, 1863	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
—	Longshore, William H.William H. Longshore	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.
—	Lonsway, JosephJoseph Lonsway	Army	E-01Private	Murfrees Station, Virginia	Oct 16, 1864	Volunteered to swim Blackwater River to get a large flat used as a ferry on other side; succeeded in getting the boat safely across, making it possible for a detachment to cross the river and take possession of the enemy's breastworks.
—	Lord, WilliamWilliam Lord	Army	Musician	Drurys Bluff, Virginia	May 16, 1864	Went to the assistance of a wounded officer Iying helpless between the lines, and under fire from both sides removed him to a place of safety.
—	Lorish, Andrew J.Andrew J. Lorish	Army	Commissary Sergeant	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	Amid the enemy he grabbed the flag from a color bearer who then called for help. When the bearer's comrades were readying their rifles he dashed directly at them securing their disarming. As he rode away, the Confederates picked up their guns firing at the captor of their flag.
—	Love, George M.George M. Love	Army	Colonel	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Capture of battle flag of 2d South Carolina (C.S.A.).
—	Lovering, George M.George M. Lovering	Army	First Sergeant	Siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana	Jun 14, 1863	During a momentary confusion in the ranks caused by other troops rushing upon the regiment, this soldier, with coolness and determination, rendered efficient aid in preventing a panic among the troops.
—	Lower, Cyrus B.Cyrus B. Lower	Army	E-01Private	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 7, 1864	Gallant services and soldierly qualities in voluntarily rejoining his command after having been wounded.
—	Lower, Robert A.Robert A. Lower	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party
—	Loyd, GeorgeGeorge Loyd	Army	E-01Private	At Petersburg, Virginia	April 2, 1865	Capture of division flag of General Heth
—	Lucas, George W.George W. Lucas	Army	E-01Private	Benton, Ark.	Jul 25, 1864	Pursued and killed Confederate Brig. Gen. George M. Holt, Arkansas Militia, capturing his arms and horse.
	Luce, Moses A.Moses A. Luce	Army	Sergeant	Laurel Hill, Virginia	May 10, 1864	Voluntarily returned in the face of the advancing enemy to the assistance of a wounded and helpless comrade, and carried him, at imminent peril, to a place of safety.
—	Ludgate, WilliamWilliam Ludgate	Army	Captain	Farmville, Virginia	Apr 7, 1865	Gallantry and promptness in rallying his men and advancing with a small detachment to save a bridge about to be fired by the enemy.
—	Ludwig, CarlCarl Ludwig	Army	E-01Private	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 18, 1864	As gunner of his piece, inflicted singly a great loss upon the enemy and distinguished himself in the removal of the piece while under a heavy fire.
—	Lunt, Alphonso M.Alphonso M. Lunt	Army	Sergeant	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	Carried his flag to the most advanced position where, left almost alone close to the enemy's lines he refused their demand to surrender, withdrew at great personal peril, and saved his flag.
—	Lutes, Franklin W.Franklin W. Lutes	Army	E-04Corporal	Petersburg, Virginia	Mar 31, 1865	Capture of flag of 41st Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.), together with the color bearer and one of the color guard.
—	Luther, James H.James H. Luther	Army	E-01Private	Second Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	May 3, 1863	Among the first to jump into the enemy's rifle pits, he himself captured and brought out three prisoners.
—	Luty, GotliebGotlieb Luty	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 3, 1863	Bravely advanced to the enemy's line under heavy fire and brought back valuable information.
—	Lyman, Joel H.Joel H. Lyman	Army	Quartermaster Sergeant	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	In an attempt to capture a Confederate flag he captured one of the enemy's officers and brought him within the lines.
—	Lyon, Frederick A.Frederick A. Lyon	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	With 1 companion, captured the flag of a Confederate regiment, 3 officers, and an ambulance with its mules and driver.
—	Lyons, ThomasThomas Lyons	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Pensacola, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	Apr 24, 1862	For not leaving his post while under fire during the attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip.

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