Medal of Honor
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This is a complete alphabetical list (G to L) of Medal of Honor recipients during the Civil War. Many of the awards during the Civil War were for capturing or saving regimental flags. During the Civil War, regimental flags served as the rallying point for the unit, and guided the unit's movements. Loss of the flag could greatly disrupt a unit, and could have a greater effect than the death of the commanding officer.

Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government and 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 posthumously.^[1]

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

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Unit/Command	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	Richard J. Gage	Army	E-01Private	Company D, 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Elk River, Tennessee	July 2, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 2 July 1863, in action at Elk River, Tennessee. Private Gage voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
—	George N. Galloway	Army	E-01Private	Company G, 95th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Alsops Farm, Virginia	May 8, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 8 May 1864, in action at Alsops Farm, Virginia. Private Galloway voluntarily held an important position under heavy fire.
—	John Galloway	Army	E-06Commissary Sergeant	8th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment	Farmville, Virginia	Apr 7, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 7 April 1865, in action at Farmville, Virginia. His regiment being surprised and nearly overwhelmed, Commissary Sergeant Galloway 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.
	James D. Gardiner	Army	E-01Private	36th Regiment United States Colored Troops	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Last name sometimes spelled "Gardner." For extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, in action at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. Private Gardiner rushed in advance of his brigade, shot a rebel officer who was on the parapet rallying his men, and then ran him through with his bayonet.
—	Charles N. Gardner	Army	E-01Private	Company E, 32nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1865, in action at Five Forks, Virginia, for capture of flag.
—	Robert J. Gardner	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company K, 34th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
Medal of Honor winner William Gardner	William Gardner	Navy	Seaman	USS Galena	Aboard USS Galena, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action, serving as Seaman on board the USS 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 Morga, Seaman Gardner behaved with conspicuous coolness under the fire of the enemy.
—	William Garrett	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company G, 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Nashville, Tennessee	Dec 16, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 16 December 1864, in action at Nashville, Tennessee. With several companions Sergeant Garrett dashed forward, the first to enter the enemy's works, taking possession of four pieces of artillery and captured the flag of the 13th Mississippi Infantry (Confederate States of America).
—	James R. Garrison	Navy	Coal Heaver	USS Hartford	Aboard USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	for extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the flagship, USS Hartford, during successful engagements against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, Alabama, on 5 August 1864. When a shell struck his foot and severed one of his toes, Coal Heaver 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.
Medal of Honor winner William Garvin	William Garvin	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Agawam	Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 23 December 1864. The powder boat, towed in by the USS Wilderness to prevent detection by the enemy, cast off and slowly steamed to within 300 yards of the beach. After fuses and fires had been lit and a second anchor with short scope let go to assure the boat's tailing inshore, the crew again boarded the Wilderness and proceeded a distance of 12 miles from shore. Less than two hours later the explosion took place, and the following day fires were observed still burning at the fort.
—	Richard Gasson*	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company K, 47th New York Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, in action at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. Sergeant Gasson fell dead while planting the colors of his regiment on the enemy's works.
Medal of Honor winner John C Gaunt	John C. Gaunt	Army	E-01Private	Company H, 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Franklin, Tennessee	Nov 30, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 30 November 1864, in action at Franklin, Tennessee, for capture of flag.
	Isaac Gause	Army	E-04Corporal	Company E, 2nd Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	near Berryville, Virginia	Sep 13, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 13 September 1864, in action at Berryville, Virginia, for capture of the colors of the 8th South Carolina Infantry while engaged in a reconnaissance along the Berryville and Winchester Pike.
—	Levi B. Gaylord	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company A, 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Stedman, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 25 March 1865, in action at Fort Stedman, Virginia. Sergeant Gaylord 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.
Medal of Honor winner Daniel G. George alias William Smith	Daniel G. George	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Picket Boat No. 1	Aboard U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	October 27, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board U.S. Picket Boat No. 1, in action near Plymouth, North Carolina, 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. The picket boat, equipped with a spar torpedo, succeeded in passing the enemy pickets within 20 yards without being discovered and then made for the Albemarle under a full head of steam. Immediately taken under fire by the ram, the small boat plunged on, jumped the log boom which encircled the target and exploded its torpedo under the port bow of the ram. The picket boat was destroyed by enemy fire and almost the entire crew taken prisoner or lost. (Daniel George's TRUE name was William Smith)
Medal of Honor winner Thomas Parke Gere	Thomas P. Gere	Army	O-02First Lieutenant and Adjutant	5th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Nashville, Tennessee	Dec 16, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 16 December 1864, in action at Nashville, Tennessee, for capture of flag of 4th Mississippi (Confederate States of America).
—	Nicholas Geschwind	Army	O-03Captain	116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Medal of Honor winner Wesley Gibbs	Wesley Gibbs	Army	E-05Sergeant	2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for capture of flag.
—	Benjamin Gifford	Army	E-01Private	Company H, 121st New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag.
Medal of Honor winner David Lewis Gifford	David L. Gifford	Army	E-01Private	Company B, 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry	Ashepoo River, South Carolina	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.
—	Frank S. Gile	Navy	Landsman	USS Lehigh	Aboard USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor	November 16, 1863	Ffor extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task of freeing the Lehigh, which had been grounded, and was under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie. After several previous attempts had been made, Landsman Gile succeeded in passing in a small boat from the Lehigh to the USS Nahant with a line bent on a hawser. This courageous action while under severe enemy fire enabled the Lehigh to be freed from her helpless position.
	George L. Gillespie	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	near Bethesda Church, Virginia	May 31, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 31 May 1864, while serving with the Engineer Corps, in action at Bethesda Church, Virginia, in exposed himself to great danger by voluntarily making his way through the enemy's lines to communicate with General Sheridan. While rendering this service First Lieutenant Gillespie was captured, but escaped; again came in contact with the enemy, was again ordered to surrender, but escaped by dashing away under fire.
Medal of Honor winner Edward Lyons Gilligan	Edward L. Gilligan	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company E, 88th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 1, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 1 July 1863, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. First Sergeant Gilligan assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag by knocking down the color sergeant.
Medal of Honor winner John Curtis Gilmore	John C. Gilmore	Army	O-04Major	16th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Salem Heights, Virginia	May 3, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 3 May 1863, while serving with 16th New York Infantry, in action at Salem Heights, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Major Gilmore seized the colors of his regiment and gallantly rallied his men under a very severe fire.
—	Patrick Ginley	Army	E-01Private	Battery G, 1st Battalion, New York Volunteer Light Artillery ("Brickel's German Light Artillery")	Reams Station, Virginia	Aug 25, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 25 August 1864, in action at Reams' Station, Virginia. The command having been driven from the works, Private Ginley, having been left alone between the opposing lines, crept back into the works, put three 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.
—	Joseph Gion	Army	E-01Private	74th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 2 May 1863, in action at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Voluntarily and under heavy fire, Private Gion advanced toward the enemy's lines and secured valuable information.
—	Leonidas M. Godley	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company E, 22nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi. First Sergeant Godley led his company in the assault on the enemy's works and gained the parapet, there receiving three very severe wounds. He lay all day in the sun, was taken prisoner, and had his leg amputated without anesthetics.
Medal of Honor winner Philip Goettel	Philip Goettel	Army	E-01Private	Company B, 149th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Ringgold, Georgia	Nov 27, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 24 November 1863, in action at Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, for capture of flag and battery guidon.
—	Charles A. Goheen	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company G, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	For extraordinary heroism of First Sergeant Goheen, on 2 March 1865, in action at Waynesboro, Virginia, for capture of flag.
Medal of Honor winner Andrew E Goldsbery	Andrew E. Goldsbery	Army	E-01Private	Company E, 127th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Medal of Honor winner Francis Henry Goodall	Francis H. Goodall	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company G, 11th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	for extraordinary heroism on 13 December 1862, in action at Fredericksburg, Virginia. With the assistance of another soldier First Sergeant Goodall brought a wounded comrade into the lines, under heavy fire.
—	William E. Goodman	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Company D, 147th Pennsylvania Infantry	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 3, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 3 May 1863, in action at Chancellorsville, Virginia. First Lieutenant Goodman rescued the colors of the 107th Ohio Volunteers from the enemy.
Medal of Honor winner Edwin Goodrich	Edwin Goodrich	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Company D, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	near Cedar Creek, Virginia	Nov 1864	For extraordinary heroism on November, 1864, in action at Cedar Creek, Virginia. While the command was falling back, First Lieutenant Goodrich returned, and in the face of the enemy rescued a sergeant from under his fallen horse
Medal of Honor winner Charles Gilbert Gould	Charles G. Gould	Army	O-03Captain	Company H, 5th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, in action at Petersburg, Virginia. Among the first to mount the enemy's works in the assault, Captain Gould 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.
Medal of Honor winner Newton Thomas Gould	Newton T. Gould	Army	E-01Private	Company G, 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
	George E. Gouraud	Army	O-03Captain and aide-de-camp	U.S. Volunteers Division	Honey Hill, South Carolina	Nov 30, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 30 November 1864, in action at Honey Hill, South Carolina. While under severe fire of the enemy, which drove back the command, Captain Gouraud rendered valuable assistance in rallying the men.
Medal of Honor winner Peter Grace	Peter Grace	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company G, 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 5, 1864	for extraordinary heroism on 5 May 1864, in action during the Wilderness Campaign, Virginia. Single-handed, Sergeant Grace rescued a comrade from two Confederate guards, knocking down one and compelling surrender of the other.
—	Robert Graham	Navy	Landsman	USS Tacony	Aboard USS Tacony	October 31, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board USS USS 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.
Medal of Honor winner Thomas N Graham	Thomas N. Graham	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Company G, 15th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tennessee	Nov 25, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 25 November 1863, in action at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee. Second Lieutenant Graham 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.
	Gabriel Grant	Army	Surgeon	3rd Brigade, 1st Division, II Corps	Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia	Jun 1, 1862	for extraordinary heroism on 1 June 1862, while serving with U.S. Volunteers, in action at Fair Oaks, Virginia. Surgeon Grant 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.
	Lewis A. Grant	Army	O-06Colonel	5th Vermont Infantry, 1st Vermont Brigade	Battle of Salem Church, Virginia	May 3, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 3 May 1863, in action at Salem Heights, Virginia. Colonel Grant displayed personal gallantry and intrepidity in the management of his brigade and in leading it in the assault in which he was wounded.
Medal of Honor winner William L Graul	William Graul	Army	E-04Corporal	Company I, 188th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, in action at Fort Harrison, Virginia. Corporal Graul was first to plant the colors of his State on the fortifications.
—	John Gray	Army	E-01Private	Company B, 5th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Port Republic, Virginia	Jun 9, 1862	For extraordinary heroism on 9 June 1862, in action at Port Republic, Virginia. Private Gray 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.
Medal of Honor winner Robert A Gray	Robert A. Gray	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company C, 21st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Drewry's Bluff, Virginia	May 16, 1864	for extraordinary heroism on 16 May 1864, in action at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia. While retreating with his regiment, which had been repulsed, Sergeant Gray 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.
Medal of Honor winner M. R. William Grebe	M. R. William Grebe	Army	O-03Captain	Company F, 4th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Jonesborough, Georgia	Aug 31, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 31 August 1864, in action at Jonesboro, Georgia. While acting as aide and carrying orders across a most dangerous part of the battlefield, being hindered by a Confederate advance, Captain Grebe seized a rifle, took a place in the ranks and was conspicuous in repulsing the enemy.
Medal of Honor winner George Green	George Green	Army	E-04Corporal	Company H, 11th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tennessee	Nov 25, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 25 November 1863, in action at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee. Corporal Green scaled the enemy's works and in a hand-to-hand fight helped capture the flag of the 18th Alabama Infantry (Confederate States of America).
Abraham Greenawalt	Abraham Greenawalt	Army	E-01Private	Company G, 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Franklin, Tennessee	Nov 30, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 30 November 1864, in action at Franklin, Tennessee, for capture of Corps Headquarters flag (Confederate States of America).
—	John Greene	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Varuna	Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862	For extraordinary heroism in action, serving as Captain of a gun on board the USS Varuna during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, Louisiana, and while under fire and ramming by the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862. During this action at extremely close range while his ship was under furious fire and twice rammed by the rebel ship Morgan, Captain of the Forecastle Greene remained steadfast at his gun throughout the thickest of the fight and was instrumental in inflicting damage on the enemy until the Varuna, badly damaged and forced to beach, was finally sunk.
	Oliver D. Greene	Army	O-04Major and Assistant Adjutant General	VI Corps	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	Sep 17, 1862	For extraordinary heroism on 17 September 1862, in action at Antietam, Maryland. Major Greene formed the columns under heavy fire and put them into position.
Medal of Honor winner Joseph Olds Gregg	Joseph O. Gregg	Army	E-01Private	Company F, 133rd Ohio Infantry	near the Richmond & Petersburg Ry., Virginia	Jun 16, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 16 June 1864, in action at Richmond & Petersburg Railway, Virginia. Private Gregg voluntarily returned to the breastworks which his regiment had been forced to abandon to notify three 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.
—	Theodore W. Greig	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Company C, 61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	Sep 17, 1862	For extraordinary heroism on 17 September 1862, in action at Antietam, Maryland. A Confederate regiment, the 4th Alabama Infantry (Confederate States of America), having planted its battle flag slightly in advance of the regiment, Second Lieutenant Greig rushed forward and seized it, and, although shot through the neck, retained the flag and brought it within the Union lines.
	Ignatz Gresser	Army	E-04Corporal	Company D, 128th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	Sep 17, 1862	For extraordinary heroism on 17 September 1862, in action at Antietam, Maryland. While exposed to the fire of the enemy, Corporal Gresser carried from the field a wounded comrade, William Henry Sowden.
—	James H. Gribben	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Company C, 2nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag of 12th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	John Griffiths	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Santiago de Cuba	USS Santiago de Cuba Landing Party, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	January 15, 1865	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher, North Carolina, on 15 January 1865. As one of a boat crew detailed to one of the generals on shore, Captain of the Forecastle 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 six men who entered the fort in the assault from the fleet.
—	Samuel Grimshaw	Army	E-01Private	Company B, 52nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Atlanta. Georgia	Aug 6, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 6 August 1864, in action at Atlanta, Georgia. Private Grimshaw 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.
	James G. Grindlay	Army	O-06Colonel	146th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1865, in action at Five Forks, Virginia. Colonel Grindlay was the first to enter the enemy's works, where he captured two flags.
—	Luke M. Griswold	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Rhode Island	Aboard USS Rhode Island, loss of USS Monitor	December 30, 1862	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Rhode Island which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the USS Monitor, 30 December 1862 near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Participating in the hazardous rescue of the officers and crew of the sinking Monitor, Ordinary Seaman Griswold, after rescuing several of the men, became separated in a heavy gale with other members of the cutter that had set out from the Rhode Island, and spent many hours in the small boat at the mercy of the weather and high seas until finally picked up by a schooner 50 miles east of Cape Hatteras.
—	George Grueb	Army	E-01Private	Company E, 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, in action at Chapin's Farm, Virginia, for gallantry in advancing to the ditch of the enemy's works.
	Fitz W. Guerin	Army	E-01Private	Battery A, 1st Missouri Light Artillery	Battle of Grand Gulf, Mississippi	Apr 28, 1863 – Apr 29, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on April 28 & 29, 1863, in action at Grand Gulf, Mississippi. With two comrades Private Guerin 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.
—	Thomas Guinn	Army	E-01Private	Company D, 47th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
	Nathaniel Gwynne	Army	E-01Private	Company H, 13th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 30 July 1864, in action at Petersburg, Virginia. When about entering upon the charge, Private Gwynne, then but 15 years old, was cautioned not to go in, as he had not been mustered. He indignantly protected and participated in the charge, his left arm being crushed by a shell and amputated soon afterward.

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Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.

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

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Unit/Command	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	John Hack	Army	E-01Private	Company B, 47th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 3, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 3 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Private Hack was one of a party which volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with subsistence stores.
	Lester G. Hack	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company F, 5th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for capture of flag of 23rd Tennessee Infantry (Confederate States of America) with several of the enemy.
	Cornelius M. Hadley	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company F, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Siege of Knoxville, Tennessee	Nov 20, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 20 November 1863, in action at Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tennessee. With one companion, Sergeant Hadley voluntarily carried through the enemy's lines important dispatches from General Grant to General Burnside, then besieged within Knoxville, and brought back replies, his comrade's horse being killed and the man taken prisoner.
	Osgood T. Hadley	Army	E-04Corporal	Company E, 6th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry	near Pegram House, Virginia	Sep 30, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 30 September 1864, in action at Pegram House, Virginia. As Color Bearer of his regiment Corporal Hadley defended his colors with great personal gallantry and brought them safely out of the action.
—	Edmund Haffee	Navy	Quarter Gunner	USS New Ironsides (1862)	Aboard USS New Ironsides (1862), First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Dec 1864 – Jan 1865	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS New Ironsides (1862) during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865. The ship steamed in and took the lead in the ironclad division close inshore, and immediately opened its starboard battery in a barrage of well-directed fire to cause several fires and explosions and dismount several guns during the first two days of fighting. Taken under fire, as she steamed into position on 13 January, the New Ironsides fought all day and took on ammunition at night despite severe weather conditions. When the enemy came out of his bombproof to defend the fort against the storming party, the ship's battery disabled nearly every gun on the fort facing the shore before the cease-fire orders were given by the flagship.
—	Asel Hagerty	Army	E-01Private	Company A, 61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag.
	John H. Haight	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company G, 72nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia, Bristol Station, Virginia, and Manassas, Virginia	May 5, 1862 and Aug 1862	For extraordinary heroism on 5 May 1862, in action at Williamsburg, Virginia. Sergeant Haight 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. He went into the fight at Bristol Station, Virginia, 27 29 August and 30, 1862, although severely disabled. At Manassas, he volunteered to search the woods for the wounded.
	Sidney Haight	Army	E-04Corporal	Company E, 1st Michigan Volunteer Sharpshooters Regiment	Petersburg, Virginia	July 30, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 30 July 1864, in action at Petersburg, Virginia. Instead of retreating, Corporal Haight 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.
—	James Haley	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Kearsarge	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action, serving as Captain of the Forecastle on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as Captain of a gun during the bitter engagement, Haley exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly commended by his division officer for his gallantry and meritorious achievement under enemy fire.
	Francis B. Hall	Army	Chaplain	16th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Salem Church, Virginia	May 3, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 3 May 1863, in action at Salem Heights, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Chaplain Hall voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire during the thickest of the fight and carried wounded men to the rear for treatment and attendance.
	Henry S. Hall	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Company G, 121st New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia	June 27, 1862	For extraordinary heroism on 27 June 1862, in action at Gaines Mill, Virginia. Although wounded Second Lieutenant Hall remained on duty and participated in the battle with his company. At Rappahannock Station, Virginia, 7 November 1863, while acting as aide, Captain Hall rendered gallant and prompt assistance in reforming the regiments inside the enemy's works.
—	Newton H. Hall	Army	E-04Corporal	Company I, 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Franklin, Tennessee	Nov 30, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 30 November 1864, in action at Franklin, Tennessee, for capture of flag, believed to have belonged to Steward's Corps (Confederate States of America).
—	Nathan M. Hallock	Army	E-01Private	Company K, 124th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Bristol Station, Virginia	Jun 15, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 15 June 1863, in action at Bristoe Station, Virginia. At imminent peril Private Hallock saved from death or capture a disabled officer of his company by carrying him under a hot musketry fire, to a place of safety.
—	William Halstead	Navy	Coxswain	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, Alabama, 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, Coxswain Halstead 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.
—	Mark G. Ham	Navy	Carpenter's Mate	USS Kearsarge	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Performing his duties intelligently and faithfully, Carpenter's Mate Ham distinguished himself in the face of the bitter enemy fire and was highly commended by his divisional officer.
—	Hugh Hamilton	Navy	Coxswain	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, Alabama, 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, Coxswain Hamilton 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.
—	Richard Hamilton	Navy	Coal Heaver	U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	Aboard	October 27, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S. Picket Boat No. 1, in action near Plymouth, North Carolina, 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. The picket boat, equipped with a spar torpedo, succeeded in passing the enemy pickets within 20 yards without being discovered and then made for the Albemarle under a full head of steam. Immediately taken under fire by the ram, the small boat plunged on, jumped the log boom which encircled the target and exploded its torpedo under the port bow of the ram. The picket boat was destroyed by enemy fire and almost the entire crew taken prisoner or lost.
—	Thomas W. Hamilton	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Cincinnati	Aboard USS Cincinnati, Operations against Vicksburg	May 27, 1863	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Quartermaster on board the USS Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg (Mississippi) batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863. Engaging the enemy in a fierce battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued to fire her guns to the last although so penetrated by enemy shell fire that her fate was sealed. Conspicuously gallant during this action, Quartermaster Hamilton, severely wounded at the wheel, returned to his post and had to be sent below, to hear the incessant roar of guns as the gallant ship went down, "her colors nailed to the mast."
—	Henry A. Hammel	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battery A, 1st Missouri Light Artillery	Grand Gulf, Mississippi	Apr 28, 1863 – Apr 29, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on April 28 & 29, 1863, in action at Grand Gulf, Mississippi. With two comrades Sergeant Hammel 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.
—	Allexander Hand	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Ceres	Aboard USS Ceres	July 9, 1862	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Ceres in the fight near Hamilton, Roanoke River, North Carolina, 9 July 1862. Fired on by the enemy with small arms, Quartermaster Hand courageously returned the raking enemy fire and was spoken of for good conduct and cool bravery under enemy fire, by the commanding officer.
	Milton L. Haney	Army	Chaplain	55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Atlanta, Georgia	Jul 22, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 22 July 1864, in action at Atlanta, Georgia. Chaplain Haney 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.
—	Edward R. Hanford	Army	E-01Private	2nd U.S. Cavalry Regiment	Woodstock, Virginia	Oct 9, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 9 October 1864, in action at Woodstock, Virginia, for capture of flag of 32nd Battalion Virginia Cavalry (Confederate States of America)..
—	Joseph Hanks	Army	E-01Private	37th Ohio Infantry	Vicksburg Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Private Hanks voluntarily and under fire went to the rescue of a wounded comrade lying between the lines, gave him water, and brought him off the field.
	Marcus A. Hanna	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company B, 50th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	Siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana	Jul 4, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 4 July 1863, in action at Port Hudson, Louisiana. Sergeant Hanna voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire to get water for comrades in rifle pits.
	Milton Hanna	Army	E-04Corporal	Company B, 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Nolensville, Tennessee	Feb 15, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 15 February 1863, in action at Nolensville, Tennessee. Corporal Hanna 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.
—	Moses C. Hanscom	Army	E-04Corporal	Company F, 19th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Bristoe Station, Virginia	Oct 14, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 14 October 1863, in action at Bristoe Station, Virginia, for capture of the flag of 26th North Carolina (Confederate States of America).
	Douglas Hapeman	Army	O-05Lieutenant Colonel	104th Illinois Infantry	Battle of Peachtree Creek, Georgia	Jul 20, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 20 July 1864, in action at Peach Tree Creek, Georgia. With conspicuous coolness and bravery Lieutenant Colonel Hapeman rallied his men under a severe attack, re-formed the broken ranks, and repulsed the attack.
Medal of Honor winner	John H. Harbourne	Army	E-01Private	Company K, 29th Massachusetts Infantry	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 17 June 1864, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for capture of flag along with three enemy men.
—	Thomas Harcourt	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Minnesota	Aboard USS Minnesota, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	January 15, 1865	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 15 January 1865. Landing on the beach with the assaulting party from his ship, Ordinary Seaman Harcourt advanced to the top of the sand hill and partly through the breach in the palisades despite enemy fire which killed and wounded many officers and men. When more than two-thirds of the men become seized with panic and retreated on the run, he remained with the party until dark when it came safely away, bringing its wounded, its arms and its colors.
—	Henry M. Hardenbergh*	Army	E-01Private	39th Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry	Deep Run, Virginia	Aug 16, 1864	for extraordinary heroism on 16 August 1864, in action at Deep Run, Virginia, for capture of flag. Private Hardenbergh was wounded in the shoulder during this action. He was killed in action at Petersburg, Virginia, on 28 August 1864.
—	Thomas Harding	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Dacotah	Aboard USS Dacotah	June 9, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action, serving as Captain of the Forecastle on board the USS Dacotah on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner Pevensey, near Beaufort, North Carolina, 9 June 1864. Learning that one of the officers in the boat, which was in danger of being, and subsequently was, swamped, could not swim, Captain of the Forecastle Harding remarked to him: "If we are swamped, sir, I shall carry you to the beach or I will never go there myself.'" He did not succeed in carrying out his promise, but made desperate efforts to do so, while others thought only of themselves. Such conduct is worthy of appreciation and admiration--a sailor risking his own life to save that of an officer.
Medal of Honor winner	Abram P. Haring	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Company G, 132nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Bachelors Creek, North Carolina	Feb 1, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 1 February 1864, in action at Bachelor's Creek, North Carolina. With a command of 11 men, on picket, First Lieutenant Haring resisted the attack of an overwhelming force of the enemy.
—	Bernard Harley	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	Aboard U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	October 27, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S. Picket Boat No. 1, in action near Plymouth, North Carolina, 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. The picket boat, equipped with a spar torpedo, succeeded in passing the enemy pickets within 20 yards without being discovered and then made for the Albemarle under a full head of steam. Immediately taken under fire by the ram, the small boat plunged on, jumped the log boom which encircled the target and exploded its torpedo under the port bow of the ram. The picket boat was destroyed by enemy fire and almost the entire crew taken prisoner or lost.
—	Amzi D. Harmon	Army	E-04Corporal	Company K, 211th Pennsylvania Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for capture of flag.
—	Daniel Harrington	Navy	Landsman	USS Pocahontas	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.
	Ephraim W. Harrington	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company G, 2nd Vermont Infantry	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.
—	George W. Harris	Army	E-01Private	Company B, 148th Pennsylvania Infantry	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.
	James H. Harris	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company B, 38th Regiment United States Colored Troops	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Gallantry in the assault.
—	John Harris	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Metacomet	Aboard USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	As captain of the forecastle on board USS 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.
	Moses Harris	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	1st U.S. Cavalry	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.
	Sampson Harris	Army	E-01Private	Company K, 37th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
—	George H. Harrison	Navy	Seaman	USS Kearsarge	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	Served on board USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Confederate raider 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.
—	John W. Hart	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company D, 6th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	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.
—	William E. Hart	Army	E-01Private	Company B, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	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.
	John F. Hartranft	Army	O-06Colonel	4th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	Jul 21, 1861	Remained in battle despite his term of service having ended.
—	Harry Harvey	Army	E-04Corporal	Company A, 22nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Capture of flag and bearer, with two other prisoners.
—	Frank W. Haskell	Army	E-09Sergeant Major	3rd Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
—	Marcus M. Haskell	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company C, 35th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	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.
Medal of Honor winner	Smith H. Hastings	Army	O-03Captain	Company M, 5th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	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.
	John P. Hatch	Army	O-07Brigadier General	1st Division, III Corps	Battle of South Mountain, Maryland	Sep 14, 1862	Was severely wounded while leading one of his brigades in the attack under a heavy fire from the enemy.
—	Edward W. Hathaway	Navy	Seaman	USS Sciota	Aboard 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.
—	John H. Havron	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battery G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery	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.
—	Charles Hawkins	Navy	Seaman	USS Agawam	Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	Hawkins served on board USS Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powderboat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
	Gardner C. Hawkins	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Company D, 3rd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
	Martin J. Hawkins	Army	E-04Corporal	Company A, 33rd Ohio Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, 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, Georgia, in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
	Thomas R. Hawkins	Army	E-09Sergeant Major	6th United States Colored Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Rescue of regimental colors.
Medal of Honor winner	Harris S. Hawthorne	Army	E-04Corporal	Company F, 121st New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Captured the Confederate Gen. G. W. Custis Lee.[2]
—	Joseph B. Hayden	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Ticonderoga	Aboard USS Ticonderoga, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	January 13, 1865 – January 15, 1865	On board USS Ticonderoga, as quartermaster in charge of steering the ship into action, during attacks on Fort Fisher, 13 to 15 January 1865.
Medal of Honor winner	John Hayes	Navy	Coxswain	USS Kearsarge	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	Served on board USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Confederate raider 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.
—	Thomas Hayes	Navy	Coxswain	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	As Captain of No. 1 gun on board USS 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.
—	Asbury F. Haynes	Army	E-04Corporal	Company F, 17th Maine Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag
	John H. Hays	Army	E-01Private	Company F, 4th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Columbus, Georgia	Apr 16, 1865	Capture of flag and bearer Austin's Battery (C.S.A.).
Medal of Honor winner	George W. Healey	Army	E-01Private	5th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Newnan, Georgia	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.
—	Joseph S. Hedges	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	4th U.S. Cavalry	near Harpeth River, Tennessee	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.
	William L. Heermance	Army	O-03Captain	Company C, 6th New York Cavalry	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.
—	Henry Heller	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company A, 66th Ohio Infantry	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	One of a party of four 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.
—	David H. Helms	Army	E-01Private	Company B, 83rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
	Guy V. Henry	Army	O-06Colonel	40th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia	Jun 1, 1864	Led the assaults of his brigade upon the enemy's works.
—	James Henry	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company B, 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
	William W. Henry	Army	O-06Colonel	10th Vermont Infantry	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.
—	Pitt B. Herington	Army	E-01Private	Company E, 11th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment	near Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia	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.
	Francis J. Herron	Army	O-05Lieutenant Colonel	9th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
	Francis S. Hesseltine	Army	O-05Lieutenant Colonel	13th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
	Joseph C. Hibson	Army	E-01Private	Company C, 48th New York Infantry	near Fort Wagner, South Carolina	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.
—	Dennis W. Hickey	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company E, 2nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Stony Creek Bridge, Virginia	Jun 29, 1864	With a detachment of three men, tore up the bridge at Stony Creek being the last man on the bridge and covering the retreat until he was shot down.
—	John Hickman	Navy	Second Class Fireman	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Siege of Port Hudson	March 14, 1863	Served on board USS Richmond in the attack on Port Hudson, 14 March 1863.
—	Nathan E. Hickok	Army	E-04Corporal	Company A, 8th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Capture of flag
—	Charles Higby	Army	E-01Private	Company F, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment	Appomattox Campaign, Virginia	Mar 29, 1865 – Apr 9, 1865	Capture of flag
	Thomas J. Higgins	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company D, 99th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	Received the Medal of Honor at the request of the Confederates who captured him.
—	Patrick Highland	Army	E-04Corporal	Company D, 23rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
	Edward Hill	Army	O-03Captain	Company K, 16th Michigan Infantry	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.
—	Henry Hill	Army	E-04Corporal	Company C, 50th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	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.
	James Hill	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Company C, 50th Iowa Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Champion Hill, Mississippi	May 16, 1863	By skillful and brave management captured three of the enemy's pickets.
—	James Hill	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company C, 14th New York Heavy Artillery	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.
	Benjamin F. Hilliker	Army	Musician	Company A, 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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 ft (37 m) 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.
	William G. Hills	Army	E-01Private	Company E, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	North Fork, Virginia	September 26, 1864	Voluntarily carried a severely wounded comrade out of a heavy fire of the enemy.
—	Alfred B. Hilton*	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company H, 4th Regiment United States Colored Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's 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.
	William B. Hincks	Army	E-09Sergeant Major	Company A, 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	During the high-water mark of Pickett's charge on 3 July 1863 the colors of the 14th Tenn. Inf. C.S.A. were planted 50 yards in front of the center of Sgt. Maj. Hincks' regiment.
—	William Hinnegan	Navy	Second Class Fireman	USS Agawam	Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	Hinnegan served on board USS Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
—	Addison J. Hodges	Army	E-01Private	Company B, 47th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Vicksburg, Mississippi	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.
	Heinrich Hoffman	Army	E-04Corporal	Company M, 2nd Ohio Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
	Thomas W. Hoffman	Army	O-03Captain	Company A, 208th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Prevented a retreat of his regiment during the battle.
—	Franklin Hogan	Army	E-04Corporal	Company A, 45th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	Capture of flag of 6th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Medal of Honor winner	William P. Hogarty	Army	E-01Private	Company D, 2nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Antietam, Maryland 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.
—	Daniel Holcomb	Army	E-01Private	Company A, 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Brentwood Hills, Tennessee	Dec 16, 1864	Capture of Confederate guidon.
Medal of Honor winner	James Holehouse	Army	E-01Private	Company B, 7th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	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 two men, the colors were brought to the summit, the regiment was advanced and the position held.
—	Lemuel F. Holland	Army	E-04Corporal	Company D, 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Elk River, Tennessee	Jul 2, 1863	Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
Medal of Honor winner	Milton M. Holland	Army	E-09Sergeant Major	5th United States Colored Infantry	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.
—	George Hollat	Navy	Third Class Boy	USS Varuna	Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862	Hollat served as third class boy on board USS Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862.
Medal of Honor winner	Lovilo N. Holmes	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company H, 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Nolensville, Tennessee	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.
Medal of Honor winner	William T. Holmes	Army	E-01Private	Company A, 3rd Indiana Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 27th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Medal of Honor winner	Charles M. Holton	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company A, 7th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	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.
—	Edward A. Holton	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company I, 6th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
—	Conrad Homan	Army	E-08Color Sergeant	Company A, 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
Medal of Honor winner	George W. Hooker	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Company E, 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of South Mountain, Maryland	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.
—	William B. Hooper	Army	E-04Corporal	Company L, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Cavalry	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.
Medal of Honor winner	Charles F. Hopkins	Army	E-04Corporal	Company I, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry	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.
Medal of Honor winner	Thomas Horan	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company E, 72nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 2, 1863	In a charge of his regiment this soldier captured the regimental flag of the 8th Florlda Infantry (C.S.A.).
	Michael C. Horgan	Navy	Landsman	USS Tacony	Aboard USS Tacony	October 31, 1864	Served under the name "Martin Howard", medal issued in this name. Served on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, N.C., 31 October 1864. Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Howard 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.
Medal of Honor winner	Samuel B. Horne	Army	O-03Captain	Company H, 11th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
	William H. Horsfall	Army	Drummer	Company G, 1st Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry	Siege of Corinth, Mississippi	May 21, 1862	Fifteen years old at time of Medal of Honor action.
—	James Horton (Medal of Honor, 1864)	Navy	Gunner's Mate	USS Montauk	Aboard 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.
	Lewis A. Horton	Navy	Seaman	USS Rhode Island	Aboard USS Rhode Island, loss of USS Monitor	December 30, 1862	Served on board USS Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of USS Monitor, 30 December 1862.
—	Solomon J. Hottenstine	Army	E-01Private	Company C, 107th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
Medal of Honor winner	Ira Hough	Army	E-01Private	Company E, 8th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Capture of flag.
Medal of Honor winner	Charles H. Houghton	Army	O-03Captain	Company L, 14th New York Heavy Artillery	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 three times wounded, and suffered loss of a leg.
Medal of Honor winner	Edward J. Houghton	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	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.
—	George L. Houghton	Army	E-01Private	Company D, 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Elk River, Tennessee	Jul 2, 1863	Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
	William Houlton	Army	E-07Commissary Sergeant	1st West Virginia Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Henderson C. Howard	Army	E-04Corporal	Company B, 11th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment	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.
	Hiram R. Howard	Army	E-01Private	Company H, 11th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Missionary Ridge, Tennessee	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.).
Medal of Honor winner	James Howard	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company K, 158th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
	Oliver O. Howard	Army	O-07Brigadier General	61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
—	Peter Howard	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Mississippi	Aboard USS Mississippi, Siege of Port Hudson	March 14, 1863	Served on board USS Mississippi during the action against Port Hudson, 14 March 1863.
Medal of Honor winner	Squire E. Howard	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company H, 8th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
Medal of Honor winner	Orion P. Howe	Army	Musician	Company C, 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	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.
Medal of Honor winner	William H. Howe	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company K, 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Stedman, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	Served an abandoned gun under heavy fire.
Medal of Honor winner	William S. Hubbell	Army	O-03Captain	Company A, 21st Connecticut Infantry Regiment	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 30, 1864	Bravery in leading flanking movement, capturing large number of prisoners.
—	Aaron R. Hudson	Army	E-01Private	Company C, 17th Indiana Volunteer Mounted Infantry Regiment	Culloden, Georgia	Apr 1865	Capture of flag of Worrill Grays (C.S.A.).
—	Michael Hudson	Marine Corps	E-05Sergeant	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864
Medal of Honor winner	Oliver Hughes	Army	E-04Corporal	Company C, 12th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road, Virginia	Jun 24, 1864	Capture of flag of 11th South Carolina (C.S.A.).
—	John Hughey	Army	E-04Corporal	Company L, 2nd Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 38th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
	Henry S. Huidekoper	Army	O-05Lieutenant Colonel	150th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	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.
—	Louis T. Hunt	Army	E-01Private	Company H, 6th Missouri Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Medal of Honor winner	Charles A. Hunter	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company E, 34th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
Medal of Honor winner	John C. Hunterson	Army	E-01Private	Company B, 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry	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.
—	Michael Huskey	Navy	Fireman	USS Carondelet	Aboard USS Carondelet	Mar 1863	Fireman on board USS 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.
Medal of Honor winner	Theodore Hyatt	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company D, 127th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Medal of Honor winner	Thomas W. Hyde	Army	O-04Major	7th Maine Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	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.
—	John Hyland	Navy	Seaman	USS Signal	Aboard USS Signal, Red River Campaign	May 5, 1864	Served as seaman on board USS Signal which was attacked by field batteries and sharpshooters and destroyed in Red River, 5 May 1864.
Medal of Honor winner	Samuel Hymer	Army	O-03Captain	Company D, 115th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Buzzard's Roost Gap, Georgia	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, Georgia

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Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.

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

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Unit/Command	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Charles H. Ilgenfritz	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company E, 207th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	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.
	Lorenzo D. Immell	Army	E-04Corporal	Company F, 2nd U.S. Artillery	Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri	Aug 10, 1861	Bravery in action
—	Lewis J. Ingalls	Army	E-01Private	K, 8th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	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.
	Leonidas H. Inscho	Army	E-04Corporal	K, 12th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of South Mountain, Maryland	Sep 14, 1862	Alone and unaided and with his left hand disabled, captured a Confederate captain and four men.
—	Joseph Irlam	Navy	Seaman	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	Stationed at the wheel on board USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. When heavy enemy fire struck down several men at their guns and replacements were not available, Irlam voluntarily released two men who were stationed with him and carried on at the wheel with the assistance of only one of the crew throughout the battle.
	Francis Irsch	Army	O-03Captain	Company D, 45th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	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.
—	John Irving	Navy	Coxswain	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Thomas Irving	Navy	Coxswain	USS Lehigh	Aboard USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor	November 16, 1863	Served on board USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task of freeing 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 Lehigh to 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.
—	Nicholas Irwin	Navy	Seaman	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board USS 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.
	Patrick Irwin	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company H, 14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Jonesboro, Georgia	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. Daniel Govan and his command.

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Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.

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

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Unit/Command	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Frederick R. Jackson	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company F, 7th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry	Battle of James Island, South Carolina	Jun 16, 1862	For extraordinary heroism on 16 June 1862,in action at James Island, South Carolina. Having his left arm shot away in a charge on the enemy, First Sergeant Jackson continued on duty, taking part in a second and a third charge until he fell exhausted from the loss of blood.
—	Eugene P. Jacobson	Army	E-09Sergeant Major	74th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 2 May 1863, in action at Chancellorsville, Virginia, for bravery in conducting a scouting party in front of the enemy.
—	Isaac James	Army	E-01Private	Company H, 110th Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for capture of flag.
—	John H. James	Navy	Captain of the Top	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action, serving as Captain of a gun on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Captain of the Top James fought his gun with skill and courage throughout a furious two-hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.
—	Miles James	Army	E-04Corporal	Company B, 36th United States Colored Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 30, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 30 September 1864, in action at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. Having had his arm mutilated, making immediate amputation necessary, Corporal James loaded and discharged his piece with one hand and urged his men forward; this within 30 yards of the enemy's works.
	Walter Jamieson	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company B, 139th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia and Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864 and Sep 29, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 30 July 1864. First Sergeant Jamieson 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, 29 September 1864, he 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.
	James Jardine	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company F, 54th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Medal of Honor winner	Benjamin H. Jellison	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company C, 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 3 July 1863, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). He also assisted in taking prisoners.
—	Thomas Jenkins	Navy	Seaman	USS Cincinnati	Aboard USS Cincinnati, Operations against Vicksburg	May 27, 1863	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg (Mississippi) batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863. Engaging the enemy in a fierce battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued to fire her guns to the last, though so penetrated by shell fire that her fate was sealed. Serving bravely during this action, Seaman Jenkins was conspicuously cool under the fire of the enemy, never ceasing to fight until this proud ship went down, "her colors nailed to the mast."
—	James T. Jennings	Army	E-01Private	Company K, 56th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	Aug 20, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 20 August 1864, in action at Weldon Railroad, Virginia, for capture of flag of 55th North Carolina Infantry (Confederate States of America).
Medal of Honor winner	Erastus W. Jewett	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Company A, 9th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Newport Barracks, North Carolina	Feb 2, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 2 February 1864, in action at Newport Barracks, North Carolina. By long and persistent resistance and burning the bridges, First Lieutenant Jewett kept a superior force of the enemy at a distance and thus covered the retreat of the garrison.
—	William John	Army	E-01Private	Company E, 37th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
	Franklin Johndro	Army	E-01Private	Company A, 118th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 30, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 30 September 1864,in action at Chapin's Farm, Virginia, in the capture of 40 prisoners.
	Elisha Johns	Army	E-04Corporal	Company B, 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Medal of Honor winner	Henry T. Johns	Army	E-01Private	Company C, 49th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment	Siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana	May 27, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 27 May 1863, in action at Port Hudson, Louisiana. Private Johns volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire there from in advance of the general assault.
Medal of Honor winner	Andrew Johnson	Army	E-01Private	Company G, 116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
—	Follett Johnson	Army	E-04Corporal	Company H, 60th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of New Hope Church, Georgia	May 27, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 27 May 1864, in action at New Hope Church, Georgia. Corporal Johnson voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of a Confederate sharpshooter, thus drawing fire upon himself and enabling his comrade to shoot the sharpshooter.
—	Henry Johnson	Navy	Seaman	USS Metacomet	Aboard USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action, serving as Seaman on board the USS 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, Alabama, 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 ten of the crew of the Tecumseh, thereby eliciting the admiration of both friend and foe.
	John Johnson	Army	E-01Private	Company D, 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Sep 17, 1862 and Dec 13, 1862	For conspicuous gallantry on 13 December 1862, in battle in which he was severely wounded in action at Fredericksburg, Virginia. While serving as cannoneer Private Johnson manned the positions of fallen gunners.
Medal of Honor winner	Joseph E. Johnson	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Company A, 58th Pennsylvania Infantry	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, in action at Fort Harrison, Virginia. Though twice severely wounded while advancing in the assault, First Lieutenant Johnson disregarded his injuries and was among the first to enter the fort, where he was wounded for the third time.
Medal of Honor winner	Ruel M. Johnson	Army	O-04Major	100th Indiana Infantry Regiment	Chattanooga, Tennessee	Nov 25, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 25 November 1863, in action at Chattanooga, Tennessee. While in command of the regiment Major Johnson bravely exposed himself to the fire of the enemy, encouraging and cheering his men.
—	Samuel Johnson	Army	E-01Private	Company C, 9th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	Sep 17, 1862	For extraordinary heroism on 17 September 1862, in action at Antietam, Maryland, for individual bravery and daring in capturing from the enemy two colors of the 1st Texas Rangers (Confederate States of America), receiving in the act a severe wound..
Medal of Honor winner	Wallace W. Johnson	Army	E-05Sergeant	Company C, 6th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment	Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 2, 1863	For extraordinary heroism on 2 July 1863, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. With five other volunteers Sergeant Johnson gallantly charged on a number of the enemy's sharpshooters concealed in a log house, captured them, and brought them into the Union lines.
—	David Johnston	Army	E-01Private	Company K, 8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
—	William P. Johnston	Navy	Landsman	USS Fort Hindman	Aboard the USS Fort Hindman, near Harrisonburg, Louisiana	Mar 2, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on board the USS Fort Hindman during the engagement near Harrisonburg, La., 2 March 1864. Badly wounded in the hand during the action, Johnston, despite his wound, took the place of another man to sponge and lead one of the guns throughout the entire action in which the Fort Hindman was raked severely with shot and shell from the enemy guns.
Medal of Honor winner	Willie Johnston	Army	Drummer	Company D, 3rd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Seven Days Battle, Richmond, Virginia Peninsular Campaign 1862	Between June 25 and July 1, 1862	Twelve years old, the youngest to receive the Medal of Honor. For gallantry from June 26 to 1 July 1862, in action during the Seven Days Battle and the Peninsula Campaign, Virginia.
—	Andrew Jones	Navy	Chief Boatswain's Mate	USS Chickasaw	Aboard USS Chickasaw, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	for extraordinary heroism in action, serving as Chief Boatswain's Mate on board the U.S. Ironclad, USS Chickasaw, Mobile Bay, Alabama, 5 August 1864. Although his enlistment was up, Chief Boatswain's Mate Jones volunteered for the battle of Mobile Bay, going on board the Chickasaw from the USS 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.
—	David Jones	Army	E-01Private	Company I, 54th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
	John Jones	Navy	Landsman		Aboard USS Rhode Island, loss of USS Monitor	December 30, 1862	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board USS USS Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of USS Monitor, 30 December 1862. Participating in the hazardous rescue of the officers and crew of the sinking Monitor, Landsman Jones, after rescuing several of the men, became separated in a heavy gale with other members of the cutter that had set out from the Rhode Island, and spent many hours in the small boat at the mercy of the weather and high seas until finally picked up by a schooner 50 miles east of Cape Hatteras.
—	John E. Jones	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Oneida	Aboard USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving Quartermaster on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, Alabama, 5 August 1864. Stationed at the wheel during the fierce action, Quartermaster 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.
—	Thomas Jones	Navy	Coxswain	USS Ticonderoga	Aboard USS Ticonderoga, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Dec 1864 – Jan 1865	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865. Despite heavy return fire by the enemy and the explosion of the 100-pounder Parrott rifle which killed eight men and wounded 12 more, Coxswain Jones, as Captain of a gun, performed his duties with skill and courage during the first two days of battle. As his ship again took position on the line on the 13th, he remained steadfast as the Ticonderoga maintained a well-placed fire upon the batteries on shore, and thereafter, as she materially lessened the power of guns on the mound which had been turned upon our assaulting columns. During this action the flag was planted on one side of the strongest fortifications possessed by the rebels.
—	William Jones	Navy	Captain of the Top	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving as captain of a gun on board USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	William Jones	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company A, 73rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	For extraordinary heroism on 12 May 1864, in action at Spotsylvania, Virginia, for capture of flag of 65th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).
	Absalom Jordan	Army	E-04Corporal	Company A, 3rd Indiana Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	For extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, in action at (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag.
—	Robert Jordan	Navy	Coxswain	USS Mount Washington	Aboard USS Mount Washington, Siege of Suffolk	April 14, 1863	For extraordinary heroism in action while attached to the USS Minnesota and temporarily serving on the USS Mount Washington, during action against the enemy in the Nansemond River, Virginia, 14 April 1863. When the Mount Washington drifted against the bank following several successive hits which struck her boilers and stopped her engines, Coxswain Jordan boarded the stricken vessel and, for six hours as fierce artillery and musketry continued to rake her decks, calmly assisted in manning a 12-pound howitzer which had been mounted on the open hurricane deck.
—	Thomas Jordan	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Galena	Aboard USS Galena, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	For extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the USS Galena during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, Alabama, 5 August 1864. Securely lashed to the side of the Oneida which had suffered the loss of her steering apparatus and an explosion of her boiler from enemy fire, the Galena aided the stricken vessel past the enemy forts to safety. Despite heavy damage to his ship from raking enemy fire, Quartermaster Jordan performed his duties with skill and courage throughout the action.
Medal of Honor winner	Simeon T. Josselyn	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Company C, 13th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tennessee	Nov 25, 1863	Missionary Ridge, Tennessee. While commanding his company, deployed as skirmishers, First Lieutenant Josselyn came upon a large body of the enemy, taking a number of them prisoner. Lieutenant Josselyn himself shot their Color Bearer, seized the colors and brought them back to his regiment.
—	Francis W. Judge	Army	E-08First Sergeant	Company K, 79th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tennessee	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.

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Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.

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