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

This is a complete alphabetical list (T to Z) of Medal of Honor recipients during the American Civil War.

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government. It is bestowed on members of the United States armed forces. To receive it they must distinguish themselves "…conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States…". Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented after the person was killed (posthumously).

See the main article: Medal of Honor

Many of the medals presented during the American Civil War were for capturing or saving regimental flags. During the Civil War these flags served as the rallying point for the unit. They also guided the unit's movements. Loss of the flag could greatly disrupt a unit. It could have a greater effect than the death of the commanding officer.

Recipients

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

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	William L. S. Tabor	Army	E-01Private	Port Hudson, La.	Jul 1863	Voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy only a few feet away to render valuable services for the protection of his comrades.
—	Charles A. Taggart	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	William Talbott	Navy	O-03Captain of the Forecastle	USS Louisville	Jan 10, 1863 – Jan 11, 1863	Served as captain of the forecastle on board the USS Louisville at the capture of the Arkansas post, 10 and 11 January 1863.
—	James Tallentine †	Navy	Quarter Gunner	USS Tacony	October 31, 1864	Served as quarter gunner on board the USS Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, North Carolina, 31 October 1864.
—	Charles B. Tanner	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	Sep 17, 1862	Carried off the regimental colors, which had fallen within 20 yards of the enemy's lines, the color guard of 9 men having all been killed or wounded; was himself 3 times wounded.
—	Anthony Taylor	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia	Sep 20, 1863	Held out to the last with a small force against the advance of superior numbers of the enemy.
—	Forrester L. Taylor	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 3, 1863	23rd NJ Vol. Infantry
—	George Taylor	Navy	Armorer	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.	Aug 5, 1864	On board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
—	Henry H. Taylor	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	Jun 25, 1863	Was the first to plant the Union colors upon the enemy's works.
—	John Taylor	Navy	Seaman	Navy Yard, New York	September 9, 1865	Seaman in charge of the picket boat attached to the Navy Yard, New York, 9 September 1865.
—	Joseph Taylor	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	Aug 18, 1864	While acting as an orderly to a general officer on the field and alone, encountered a picket of 3 of the enemy and compelled their surrender.
—	Richard Taylor	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Capture of flag.
—	Thomas Taylor	Navy	Coxswain	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.	Aug 5, 1864	Served on board the USS Metacomet during the action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	William Taylor	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Front Royal, Virginia and Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	May 23, 1862 and Aug 19, 1864	When a sergeant, at Front Royal, Virginia, he was painfully wounded while obeying an order to burn a bridge, but, persevering in the attempt, he burned the bridge and prevented its use by the enemy. Later, at Weldon Railroad, Virginia, then a lieutenant, he voluntarily took the place of a disabled officer and undertook a hazardous reconnaissance beyond the lines of the army; was taken prisoner in the attempt.
—	William G. Taylor	Navy	O-03Captain of the Forecastle	First Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Dec 24, 1864 – Dec 25, 1864	On board the USS Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864.
—	John D. Terry	Army	E-05Sergeant	New Bern, North Carolina	Mar 14, 1862	In the thickest of the fight, where he lost his leg by a shot, still encouraged the men until carried off the field.
—	Benjamin Thackrah	Army	E-01Private	Near Fort Gates, Fla.	Apr 1, 1864	Was a volunteer in the surprise and capture of the enemy's picket.
—	Charles M. Thatcher	Army	E-01Private	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	Instead of retreating or surrendering when the works were captured, regardless of his personal safety continued to return the enemy's fire until he was captured.
—	Sidney W. Thaxter	Army	Major	Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia	Oct 27, 1864	Voluntarily remained and participated in the battle with conspicuous gallantry, although his term of service had expired and he had been ordered home to be mustered out.
—	Henry Thielberg	Navy	Seaman	USS Mount Washington	April 14, 1863	Serving temporarily on board the USS Mount Washington during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863.
—	Hampton S. Thomas	Army	Major	Amelia Springs, Virginia	Apr 5, 1865	Conspicuous gallantry in the capture of a field battery and a number of battle flags and in the destruction of the enemy's wagon train. Maj. Thomas lost a leg in this action.
—	Stephen Thomas	Army	Colonel	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Distinguished conduct in a desperate hand_to_hand encounter, in which the advance of the enemy was checked.
—	George W. Thompkins	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	Capture of flag of 49th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.) from an officer who, with colors in hand, was rallying his men.
	Allen Thompson	Army	E-01Private	White Oak Road, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	Made a hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstruction.
—	Charles A. Thompson	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	After the regiment was surrounded and all resistance seemed useless, fought single-handed for the colors and refused to give them up until he had appealed to his superior officers.
—	Freeman C. Thompson	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Was twice knocked from the parapet of Fort Gregg by blows from the enemy muskets but at the third attempt fought his way into the works.
—	Henry A. Thompson	Marine Corps	E-01Private	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	On board the USS Minnesota in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	J. Harry Thompson	Army	Surgeon	New Bern, North Carolina	Mar 14, 1862	Voluntarily reconnoitered the enemy's position and carried orders under the hottest fire.
—	James B. Thompson	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	Capture of flag of 15th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
	James G. Thompson	Army	E-01Private	White Oak Road, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	Made a hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings, preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstructions.
—	John Thompson	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia	Feb 6, 1865	As color bearer with most conspicuous gallantry preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy's works.
—	Thomas W. Thompson	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	One of a party of 4 who voluntarily brought into the Union lines, under fire, a wounded Confederate officer from whom was obtained valuable information concerning the enemy.
—	William Thompson	Navy	Signal Quartermaster	Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head	November 7, 1861	During action of the main squadron of ships against heavily defended Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head, 7 November 1861.
—	William P. Thompson	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 6, 1864	Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Clifford Thomson	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	Volunteered to ascertain the character of approaching troops; rode up so closely as to distinguish the features of the enemy, and as he wheeled to return they opened fire with musketry, the Union troops returning same. Under a terrific fire from both sides Lieutenant Thomson rode back unhurt to the Federal lines, averting a disaster to the Army by his heroic act.
	Walter Thorn	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Dutch Gap Canal, Virginia	Jan 1, 1865	After the fuze to the mined bulkhead had been lit, this officer, learning that the picket guard had not been withdrawn, mounted the bulkhead and at great personal peril warned the guard of its danger.
—	Andrew W. Tibbets	Army	E-01Private	Columbus, Georgia	Apr 16, 1865	Capture of flag and bearer, Austin's Battery (C.S.A.).
—	William Tilton	Army	E-05Sergeant	Richmond Campaign, Virginia	1864	Gallant conduct in the field.
—	Eugene M. Tinkham	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia	Jun 3, 1864	Though himself wounded, voluntarily left the rifle pits, crept out between the lines and, exposed to the severe fire of the enemy's guns at close range, brought within the lines 2 wounded and helpless comrades.
—	Charles Titus	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Was among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.
—	James W. Toban	Army	E-05Sergeant	Aiken, S.C.	Feb 11, 1865	Voluntarily and at great personal risk returned, in the face of the advance of the enemy, and rescued from impending death or capture, Maj. William C. Stevens, 9th Michigan Cavalry, who had been thrown from his horse.
—	Edward P. Tobie	Army	E-05Sergeant Major	Appomattox Campaign, Virginia	Mar 29, 1865 – Apr 9, 1865	Though severely wounded at Sailors Creek, 6 April, and at Farmville, 7 April, refused to go to the hospital, but remained with his regiment, performed the full duties of adjutant upon the wounding of that officer, and was present for duty at Appomattox.
—	John M. Tobin	Army	O-02First Lieutenant and Adjutant	Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia	Jul 1, 1862	Voluntarily took command of the 9th Massachusetts while adjutant, bravely fighting from 3 p.m. until dusk, rallying and re_forming the regiment under fire; twice picked up the regimental flag, the color bearer having been shot down, and placed it in worthy hands.
—	Samuel Todd	Navy	Quartermaster	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.	Aug 5, 1864	Stationed at the conn on board the USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	John J. Toffey	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Third Battle of Chattanooga, Tenn.	November 23, 1863	33rd NJ Vol. Infantry
—	Andrew J. Tomlin	Marine Corps	E-04Corporal	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	Member of USS Wabash Marine Guard during the assault on Fort Fisher, on 15 January 1865. Corporal Tomlin left the safety of the entrenchments to assisted a wounded comrade to a place of safety.
—	Aaron B. Tompkins	Army	E-05Sergeant	Sailors Creek, Virginia	Apr 5, 1865	Charged into the enemy's ranks and captured a battle flag, having a horse shot under him and his cheeks and shoulders cut with a saber.
	Charles H. Tompkins	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Fairfax, Virginia	Jun 1, 1861	Twice charged through the enemy's lines and, taking a carbine from an enlisted man, shot the enemy's captain.
—	Thomas Toohey	Army	E-05Sergeant	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	Nov 30, 1864	Gallantry in action; voluntarily assisting in working guns of battery near right of the regiment after nearly every man had left them, the fire of the enemy being hotter at this than at any other point on the line.
—	William Toomer	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Ernst Torgler	Army	E-05Sergeant	Ezra Chapel, Georgia	Jul 28, 1864	At great hazard of his life he saved his commanding officer, then badly wounded, from capture.
—	Andrew J. Tozier	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 2, 1863	At the crisis of the engagement this soldier, a color bearer, stood alone in an advanced position, the regiment having been borne back, and defended his colors with musket and ammunition picked up at his feet.
—	Amasa Tracy	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Took command of and led the brigade in the assault on the enemy's works
	Benjamin F. Tracy	Army	Colonel	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 6, 1864	Seized the colors and led the regiment when other regiments had retired and then reformed his line and held it.
	Charles H. Tracy	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia and Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	May 12, 1864 and Apr 2, 1865	At the risk of his own life, at Spotsylvania, 12 May 1864, assisted in carrying to a place of safety a wounded and helpless officer.
—	William G. Tracy	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	Having been sent outside the lines to obtain certain information of great importance and having succeeded in his mission, was surprised upon his return by a large force of the enemy, regaining the Union lines only after greatly imperiling his life.
—	Andrew Traynor	Army	E-04Corporal	Mason's Hill, Virginia	Mar 16, 1864	Having been surprised and captured by a detachment of guerrillas, this soldier, with other prisoners, seized the arms of the guard over them, killed 2 of the guerrillas, and enabled all the prisoners to escape.
—	Howell B. Treat	Army	E-05Sergeant	Buzzard's Roost, Georgia	May 11, 1864	Risked his life in saving a wounded comrade.
—	Henry E. Tremain	Army	Major and Aide de Camp	Battle of Resaca, Georgia	May 15, 1864	Voluntarily rode between the lines while 2 brigades of Union troops were firing into each other and stopped the firing.
—	John Tribe	Army	E-01Private	Waterloo Bridge, Virginia	Aug 25, 1862	Voluntarily assisted in the burning and destruction of the bridge under heavy fire of the enemy.
—	Othniel Tripp	Navy	Chief Boatswain's Mate	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	On board the USS Seneca in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	Howell G. Trogden	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." He carried his regiment's flag and tried to borrow a gun to defend it.
—	Edwin M. Truell	Army	E-01Private	Near Atlanta, Georgia	Jul 21, 1864	Although severely wounded in a charge, he remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg.
—	Alexander H. Truett	Navy	Coxswain	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.	Aug 5, 1864	On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Allen Tucker	Army	E-05Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Was 1 of the 3 soldiers most conspicuous in the final assault.
—	Jacob. R. Tucker	Army	E-04Corporal	Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	Gallantry in action.
—	John Tweedale	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn.	Dec 31, 1862 – Jan 1, 1863	Took the colors after 3 of the color guard had fallen, and although most instantly knocked down by a spent ball, immediately arose and bore the colors to the end of the engagement.
—	Voltaire P. Twombly	Army	E-04Corporal	Fort Donelson, Tenn.	Feb 15, 1862	Took the colors after 3 of the color guard had fallen, and although most instantly knocked down by a spent ball, immediately arose and bore the colors to the end of the engagement.
—	George W. Tyrrell	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Resaca, Georgia	May 14, 1864	Capture of flag.
	George Uhrl	Army	E-05Sergeant	White Oak Swamp Bridge, Va.	Jun 30, 1862	Was 1 of a party of 3 who, under heavy fire of advancing enemy, voluntarily secured and saved from capture a field gun belonging to another battery, and which had been deserted by its officers and men.
—	M. Emmet Urell	Army	E-01Private	Bristoe Station, Virginia	Oct 14, 1863	Gallantry in action while detailed as color bearer; was severely wounded.
—	John Vale	Army	E-01Private	Nolensville, Tenn.	Feb 15, 1863	Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
—	Wilson Vance	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn.	Dec 31, 1862	Voluntarily and under a heavy fire, while his command was falling back, rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or capture.
—	John M. Vanderslice	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia	Feb 6, 1865	Was the first man to reach the enemy's rifle pits, which were taken in the charge.
—	Joseph Van Matre	Army	E-01Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	In the assault on Fort Gregg, this soldier climbed upon the parapet and fired down into the fort as fast as the loaded guns could be passed up to him by comrades.
	Joseph E. Vantine	Navy	First Class Fireman	on board the USS Richmond	March 14, 1863	For bravery aboard ship when an enemy round hit the ship's boiler, causing it to rupture.
—	Edward Van Winkle	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	First name given as "Edwin" in some records
—	Pinkerton R. Vaughn	Marine Corps	E-05Sergeant	on board the USS Mississippi	Mar 14, 1863	During the abandonment of the Mississippi which had to be grounded, Sgt. Vaughn rendered invaluable assistance to his commanding officer, remaining with the ship until all the crew had landed and the ship had been fired to prevent its falling into enemy hands.
—	Charles Veale	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Seized the national colors after 2 color bearers had been shot down close to the enemy's works, and bore them through the remainder of the battle.
—	Moses Veale	Army	O-03Captain	Wauhatchie, Tenn.	Oct 28, 1863	Gallantry in action manifesting throughout the engagement coolness, zeal, judgment, and courage. His horse was shot from under him and he was hit by 4 enemy bullets.
	Wheelock G. Veazey	Army	Colonel	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	Rapidly assembled his regiment and charged the enemy's flank; charged front under heavy fire, and charged and destroyed a Confederate brigade, all this with new troops in their first battle.
—	James D. Vernay	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	Apr 22, 1863	Served gallantly as a volunteer with the crew of the steamer Horizon that, under a heavy fire, passed the Confederate batteries.
—	James W. Verney	Navy	Chief Quartermaster	First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Dec 24, 1864 – Feb 22, 1865	Served as chief quartermaster on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
—	Victor Vifquain	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	Apr 9, 1865	Captured the enemy flag
	Ernest von Vegesack	Army	Major and Aide de Camp	Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia	Jun 27, 1862	While voluntarily serving as aide-de-camp, successfully and advantageously charged the position of troops under fire.
—	John H. Wageman	Army	E-01Private	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	Remained with the command after being severely wounded until he had fired all the cartridges in his possession, when he had to be carried from the field.
—	Maurice Wagg	Navy	Coxswain	USS Rhode Island	December 31, 1862	Served on board the USS Rhode Island, which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor off Hatteras, 31 December 1862.
—	John W. Wagner	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	John Wainwright	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	Gallant and meritorious conduct, where, as first lieutenant, he commanded the regiment.
—	James C. Walker	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	After 2 color bearers had fallen, seized the flag and carried it forward, assisting in the capture of a battery. Shortly thereafter he captured the flag of the 41st Alabama and the color bearer.
	Mary E. Walker	Army	Contract Acting Assistant Surgeon (civilian)	Various	July 1861 – September 1864	For devoting herself to the care of sick and wounded soldiers to the detriment of her own health. Only female recipient. Medal rescinded in 1917, restored in 1977.
—	Jerry Wall	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	Capture of flag
—	Francis A. Waller	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 1, 1863	Capture of flag of 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	William H. Walling	Army	O-03Captain	First Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Dec 25, 1864	During the bombardment of the fort by the fleet, captured and brought the flag of the fort, the flagstaff having been shot down.
—	John Walsh	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Recaptured the flag of the 15th New Jersey Infantry.
—	George W. Walton	Army	E-01Private	Fort Hell, Petersburg, Virginia	Aug 29, 1864	Went outside the trenches, under heavy fire at short range, and rescued a comrade who had been wounded and thrown out of the trench by an exploding shell.
—	Martin Wambsgan	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	While the enemy were in close proximity, this soldier sprang forward and bore off in safety the regimental colors, the color bearer having fallen on the field of battle.
—	James Ward	Navy	Quarter Gunner	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.	Aug 5, 1864	Serving as gunner on board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Nelson W. Ward	Army	E-01Private	Staunton River Bridge, Virginia	Jun 25, 1864	Voluntarily took part in a charge; went alone in front of his regiment under a heavy fire to secure the body of his captain, who had been killed in the action.
—	Thomas J. Ward	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	William H. Ward	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 3, 1863	Voluntarily commanded the expedition which, under cover of darkness, attempted to run the enemy's batteries.
—	John Warden	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Henry C. Warfel	Army	E-01Private	Paines Crossroads, Virginia	Apr 5, 1865	Capture of Virginia State colors.
—	David Warren	Navy	Coxswain	USS Monticello	Jun 23, 1864 – Jun 25, 1864	Served as coxswain on board the USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, North Carolina, 23 to 25 June 1864.
	Francis E. Warren	Army	E-04Corporal	Port Hudson, La.	May 27, 1863	Voluntarily took part in an attack against the enemy's works under a heavy fire in advance of the general assault. Later Governor of Wyoming and a U.S. Senator.
	Alexander S. Webb	Army	Brigadier General	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	Distinguished personal gallantry in leading his men forward at a critical period in the contest.
—	James Webb	Army	E-01Private	Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	Aug 30, 1862	Under heavy fire voluntarily carried information to a battery commander that enabled him to save his guns from capture. Was severely wounded, but refused to go to the hospital and participated in the remainder of the campaign.
—	Alason P. Webber	Army	Musician	Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia	Jun 27, 1864	Voluntarily joined in a charge against the enemy, which was repulsed, and by his rapid firing in the face of the enemy enabled many of the wounded to return to the Federal lines; with others, held the advance of the enemy while temporary works were being constructed.
—	Henry S. Webster	Navy	Landsman	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	On board the USS Susquehanna during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	Charles H. Weeks	Navy	O-03Captain of the Foretop	USS Montauk	September 21, 1864	Served as captain of the foretop on board the USS Montauk, 21 September 1864.
—	John H. Weeks	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Capture of flag and color bearer using an empty cocked rifle while outnumbered 5 or 6.
—	Henry C. Weir	Army	O-03Captain and Assistant Adjutant General	St. Mary's Church, Virginia	Jun 24, 1864	The division being hard pressed and falling back, this officer dismounted, gave his horse to a wounded officer, and thus enabled him to escape. Afterwards, on foot, Captain Weir rallied and took command of some stragglers and helped to repel the last charge of the enemy.
—	George W. Welch	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	Dec 16, 1864	Captured the flag of the 13th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Richard Welch	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Stephen Welch	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Rocky Face Ridge, Dug Gap, Georgia	May 8, 1864	Risked his life in rescuing a wounded comrade under fire of the enemy.
—	Henry S. Wells †	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	With 2 comrades, took position in advance of the skirmish line, within short distance of the enemy's gunners, and drove them from their guns.
—	Thomas M. Wells	Army	Chief Bugler	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Capture of colors of 44th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	William Wells	Army	Major	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	Led the second battalion of his regiment in a daring charge.
—	William Wells	Navy	Quartermaster	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.	Aug 5, 1864	As landsman and lookout on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Edward Welsh	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	James Welsh	Army	E-01Private	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	Bore off the regimental colors after the color sergeant had been wounded and the color corporal bearing the colors killed thereby saving the colors from capture.
—	William Westerhold	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Capture of flag of 23d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	John F. Weston	Army	Major	Near Wetumpka, Ala.	Apr 13, 1865	This officer, with a small detachment, while en route to destroy steamboats loaded with supplies for the enemy, was stopped by an unfordable river, but with 5 of his men swam the river, captured 2 leaky canoes, and ferried his men across. He then encountered and defeated the enemy, and on reaching Wetumpka found the steamers anchored in midstream. By a ruse obtained possession of a boat, with which he reached the steamers and demanded and received their surrender.
—	Loyd Wheaton	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	Apr 9, 1865	Led the right wing of his regiment, and, springing through an embrasure, was the first to enter the enemy's works, against a strong fire of artillery and infantry.
—	Daniel D. Wheeler	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Salem Heights, Virginia	May 3, 1863	Distinguished bravery in action where he was wounded and had a horse shot from under him.
—	Henry W. Wheeler	Army	E-01Private	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	Jul 21, 1861	Voluntarily accompanied his commanding officer and assisted in removing the dead and wounded from the field under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry.
—	William M. Wherry	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.	Aug 10, 1861	Displayed conspicuous coolness and heroism in rallying troops that were recoiling under heavy fire.
—	Edward W. Whitaker	Army	O-03Captain	Reams Station, Virginia	Jun 29, 1864	While acting as an aide voluntarily carried dispatches from the commanding general to Gen. Meade, forcing his way with a single troop of Cavalry, through an Infantry division of the enemy in the most distinguished manner, though he lost half his escort.
—	Adam White	Army	E-04Corporal	Hatcher's Run, Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	J. Henry White	Army	E-01Private	Rappanhannock Station, Virginia	Aug 23, 1862	At the imminent risk of his life, crawled to a nearby spring within the enemy's range and exposed to constant fire filled a large number of canteens, and returned in safety to the relief of his comrades who were suffering from want of water.
—	Joseph White	Navy	O-03Captain of the Gun	First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Dec 1864 and Jan 1865	White served on board the USS New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13,14, and 15 January 1865.
—	Patrick H. White	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
—	John M. Whitehead	Army	Chaplain	Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn.	Dec 31, 1862	Went to the front during a desperate contest and unaided carried to the rear several wounded and helpless soldiers.
—	Daniel Whitfield	Navy	Quartermaster	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.	Aug 5, 1864	Serving as quartermaster on board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Frank M. Whitman	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Antietam, Maryland and Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	Sep 17, 1862 and May 18, 1864	Was among the last to leave the field at Antietam and was instrumental in saving the lives of several of his comrades at the imminent risk of his own. At Spotsylvania was foremost in line in the assault, where he lost a leg.
—	John Whitmore	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	Apr 9, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	William G. Whitney	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia	Sep 20, 1863	As the enemy were about to charge, this officer went outside the temporary Union works among the dead and wounded enemy and at great exposure to himself cut off and removed their cartridge boxes, bringing the same within the Union lines, the ammunition being used with good effect in again repulsing the attack.
—	Edward N. Whittier	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia	Sep 22, 1864	While acting as assistant adjutant general, Artillery brigade, 6th Army Corps, went over the enemy's works, mounted, with the assaulting column, to gain quicker possession of the guns and to turn them upon the enemy.
—	Andrew J. Widick	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Franklin L. Wilcox	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	On board the USS Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	William H. Wilcox	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Took command of his company, deployed as skirmishers, after the officers in command of the skirmish line had both been wounded, conducting himself gallantly; afterwards, becoming separated from command, he asked and obtained permission to fight in another company.
—	James Wiley	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	Capture of flag of a Georgia regiment.
—	George Wilhelm	Army	O-03Captain	Champion Hill, or Bakers Creek, Mississippi	May 16, 1863	Having been badly wounded in the breast and captured, he made a prisoner of his captor and brought him into camp.
—	Henry Wilkes	Navy	Landsman	U.S. Picket Boat No. 1	October 27, 1864	Wilkes served on board U.S. Picket Boat No. 1 in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate Ram, Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her.
—	Perry Wilkes	Navy	Pilot	USS Signal	May 5, 1864	Served as pilot on board the USS Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864.
—	Leander A. Wilkins	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	Recaptured the colors of 21st Massachusetts Infantry in a hand_to_hand encounter.
	Orlando B. Willcox	Army	Colonel	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	Jul 21, 1861	Led repeated charges until wounded and taken prisoner.
—	Anthony Williams	Navy	Sailmaker's Mate	First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Dec 24, 1864 – Feb 22, 1865	Served as sailmaker's mate on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865.
—	Augustus Williams	Navy	Seaman	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	On board the USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault by the fleet on Fort Fisher, on 15 January 1865.
	Elwood N. Williams	Army	E-01Private	Shiloh, Tenn.	Apr 6, 1862	A box of ammunition having been abandoned between the lines, this soldier voluntarily went forward with one companion, under a heavy fire from both armies, secured the box, and delivered it within the line of his regiment, his companion being mortally wounded.
—	George C. Williams	Army	Quartermaster Sergeant	Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia	Jun 27, 1862	While on duty with the wagon train as quartermaster sergeant he voluntarily left his place of safety in the rear, joined a company, and fought with distinguished gallantry through the action.
—	John Williams	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Mohican	November 7, 1861	O-03Captain of an 11-inch gun aboard the USS Mohican during action of the main squadron of ships against the heavily defended Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head, and against ships of the Confederate Fleet, 7 November 1861.
—	John Williams	Navy	O-03Captain of the Maintop	USS Pawnee	June 26, 1861	Serving as captain of the maintop of the USS Pawnee in the attack upon Mathias Point, 26 June 1861, Williams told his men, while lying off in the boat, that every man must die on his thwart sooner than leave a man behind.
—	John Williams	Navy	Seaman	USS Commodore Perry	October 3, 1862	On board the USS Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Virginia, 3 October 1862.
	Le Roy Williams	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia	Jun 3, 1864	Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of the enemy's sharpshooters and located the body of his colonel who had been killed close to the enemy's lines. Under cover of darkness, with 4 companions, he recovered the body and brought it within the Union lines, having approached within a few feet of the Confederate pickets while so engaged. Grave is located at Oakwood Cemetery (Niagara Falls, NY)
—	Peter Williams	Navy	Seaman	USS Ironclad Steamer Monitor	March 9, 1862	Serving on board the USS Ironclad Steamer Monitor, Hampton Roads, 9 March 1862.
—	Robert Williams	Navy	Signal Quartermaster	USS Benton	Dec 23, 1862 – Dec 27, 1862	Serving as quartermaster on board the USS Benton during the Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862.
—	William Williams	Navy	Landsman	USS Lehigh	November 16, 1863	On board the USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor, 16 November 1863, during the hazardous task of freeing the Lehigh, which had been grounded, and was under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie.
—	William H. Williams	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Peachtree Creek, Georgia	Jul 20, 1864	Voluntarily went beyond the lines to observe the enemy; also aided a wounded comrade.
—	James A. Williamson	Army	Colonel	Battle of Chickasaw Bayou, Mississippi	Dec 29, 1862	Led his regiment against a superior force, strongly entrenched, and held his ground when all support had been withdrawn.
—	Richard Willis	Navy	Coxswain	First and Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Dec 1864 and Jan 1865	Willis served on board the USS New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14 and 15 January 1865.
	Edward B. Williston	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Trevilian Station, Virginia	Jun 12, 1864	Distinguished gallantry.
—	Charles E. Wilson	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Charged the enemy's works, colors in hand, and had 2 horses shot from under him.
—	Christopher W. Wilson	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Took the flag from the wounded color bearer and carried it in the charge over the Confederate works, in which charge he also captured the colors of the 56th Virginia (C.S.A.) bringing off both flags in safety.
—	Francis A. Wilson	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Was among the first to penetrate the enemy's lines and himself captured a gun of the 2 batteries captured.
—	John Wilson	Army	E-05Sergeant	Chamberlains Creek, Virginia	Mar 31, 1865	With the assistance of one comrade, headed off the advance of the enemy, shooting 2 of his color bearers; also posted himself between the enemy and the lead horses of his own command, thus saving the herd from capture.
	John A. Wilson	Army	E-01Private	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, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
	John M. Wilson	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia	Aug 6, 1862	Remained on duty, while suffering from an acute illness and very weak, and participated in the action of that date.
—	William W. Winegar	Army	Lieutenant	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	While advancing in front of his company and alone, he found himself surrounded by the enemy. He accosted a nearby enemy flag_bearer demanding the surrender of the group. His effective firing of one shot so demoralized the unit that it surrendered with flag.
—	Lewis S. Wisner	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	While serving as an engineer officer voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy's fire.
—	William H. Withington	Army	O-03Captain	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	Jul 21, 1861	Remained on the field under heavy fire to succor his superior officer.
	John Wollam	Army	E-01Private	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, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
—	H. Clay Wood	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.	Aug 10, 1861	Distinguished gallantry.
	Mark Wood	Army	E-01Private	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, and attempted to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
—	Richard H. Wood	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	Led the "volunteer storming party," which made a most gallant assault upon the enemy's works.
—	Robert B. Wood	Navy	Coxswain	USS Mount Washington	April 14, 1863	Attached to the USS Minnesota and temporarily serving on the USS Mount Washington, during action against the enemy in the Nansemond River, 14 April 1863.
—	William H. Woodall	Army	Civilian scout	Appomattox campaign	Mar 29, 1865 – Apr 9, 1865	Captured flag of Brigadier General Rufus Barringer's headquarters brigade. Medal was deemed unwarranted in 1916, restored in Jun 1989 by the U.S. Army Board of Correction of Records.
—	Eri D. Woodbury	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	During the regiment's charge when the enemy was in retreat Sgt. Woodbury encountered 4 Confederate infantrymen retreating. He drew his saber and ordered them to surrender, overcoming by his determined actions their willingness to further resist. They surrendered to him together with their rifles and 12th North Carolina (C.S.A.) regimental flag.
—	Alonzo Woodruff	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia	Oct 27, 1864	Went to the assistance of a wounded and overpowered comrade, and in a hand_to_hand encounter effected his rescue.
	Carle A. Woodruff	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Newbys Crossroads, Virginia	Jul 24, 1863	While in command of a section of a battery constituting a portion of the rear guard of a division then retiring before the advance of a corps of Infantry was attacked by the enemy and ordered to abandon his guns. Lt. Woodruff disregarded the orders received and aided in repelling the attack and saving the guns.
—	Daniel A. Woods	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 18th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Samuel Woods	Navy	Seaman	USS Mount Washington	April 14, 1863	As captain of the gun, serving temporarily on board the USS Mount Washington, during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863.
—	Evan M. Woodward	Army	O-02First Lieutenant and Adjutant	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	Advanced between the lines, demanded and received the surrender of the 19th Georgia Infantry and captured their battle flag.
—	John Woon	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Pittsburg	April 29, 1863	Serving on board the USS Pittsburg, Mississippi River, 29 April 1863.
—	Charles B. Woram	Navy	Seaman	Fort Morgan, Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala.	Aug 5, 1864	Served on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Joseph Wortick	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." Last name sometimes spelled "Wertick"
—	William J. Wray	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Fort Stevens, D.C.	Jul 12, 1864	Rallied the company at a critical moment during a change of position under fire.
—	Albert D. Wright	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	Advanced beyond the enemy's lines, capturing a stand of colors and its color guard; was severely wounded.
—	Edward Wright	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Cayuga	Apr 24, 1862 – Apr 25, 1862	On board the USS Cayuga during the capture of Forts St. Philip and Jackson and the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862.
—	Robert Wright	Army	E-01Private	Chapel House, Farm, Virginia	Oct 1, 1864	Gallantry in action.
—	Samuel Wright	Army	E-04Corporal	Nolensville, Tenn.	Feb 15, 1863	Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
—	Samuel C. Wright	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	Sep 17, 1862	Voluntarily advanced under a destructive fire and removed a fence which would have impeded a contemplated charge.
—	William Wright	Navy	Yeoman	USS Monticello	Jun 23, 1864 – Jun 25, 1864	Served as yeoman on board the USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, North Carolina, 23 to 25 June 1864.
—	Jacob F. Yeager	Army	E-01Private	Buzzard's Roost, Georgia	May 11, 1864	Seized a shell with fuze burning that had fallen in the ranks of his company and threw it into a stream, thereby probably saving his comrades from injury
—	Andrew J. Young	Army	E-05Sergeant	Paines Crossroads, Virginia	Apr 5, 1865	Capturing the enemy flag
—	Benjamin F. Young	Army	E-04Corporal	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	Capture of flag of 35th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.)
—	Cavalry M. Young	Army	E-05Sergeant	Osage, Kans.	Oct 25, 1864	Gallantry in capturing General Cabell.
—	Edward B. Young	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Galena, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	For his actions during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864
—	Horatio N. Young	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Lehigh, Charleston Harbor	Nov 16, 1863	For freeing his grounded ship while under fire.
—	James M. Young	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Wilderness, Virginia	May 6, 1864	With 2 companions, voluntarily went forward in the forest to reconnoiter the enemy's position, was fired upon and one of his companions disabled. Pvt. Young took the wounded man upon his back and, under fire, carried him within the Union lines.
—	William Young	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Cayuga, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862 – April 25, 1862	Young calmly manned a Parrott gun throughout the action in which attempts by three rebel steamers to butt and board were thwarted and the ships driven off or captured, 11 gunboats were successfully engaged and garrisons forced to surrender.
	John L. Younker	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Cedar Mountain, Virginia	Aug 9, 1862	Voluntarily carried an order, at great risk of life in the face of a fire of grape and canister; in doing this he was wounded.

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