Medal of Honor
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This is a complete alphabetical list (A to F) 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…" Given the risk of life required for earning the medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.^[1]

Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk. The rank indicated is the individual's rank at the time of their Medal of Honor action.

A

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Unit/Command	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	James Frank Adams	Army	E-01Private	1st West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Nineveh, Virginia	Nov 12, 1864	Capture of State flag of 14th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.) Adams was born in Cabell County, West Virginia. While a Private in Company D of the 1st West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, he captured the flag of the 14th Virginia Cavalry during an engagement on November 12, 1864, at Nineveh in Virginia. His Medal of Honor was issued two weeks later, on November 26.[2]
	John G. B. Adams	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	19th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	Seized the 2 colors from the hands of a corporal and a lieutenant as they fell mortally wounded, and with a color in each hand advanced across the field to a point where the regiment was reformed on those colors.
—	Michael Aheam	Navy	Paymaster's Steward	USS Kearsarge (1861)	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	Jun 19, 1864	Served on board USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the CSS Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
—	Frederick Alber	Army	E-01Private	17th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Bravely rescued Lt. Charles H. Todd of his regiment who had been captured by a party of Confederates by shooting down one, knocking over another with the butt of his musket, and taking them both prisoners.
—	Christian Albert	Army	E-01Private	47th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Abner P. Allen	Army	E-04Corporal	39th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
—	James Allen	Army	E-01Private	16th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of South Mountain, Md.	Sep 14, 1862	Single-handed and slightly wounded he accosted a squad of 14 Confederate soldiers bearing the colors of the 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
	Nathaniel M. Allen	Army	E-04Corporal	1st Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 2, 1863	When his regiment was falling back, this soldier, bearing the national color, returned in the face of the enemy's fire, pulled the regimental flag from under the body of its bearer, who had fallen, saved the flag from capture, and brought both colors off the field.
	Adelbert Ames	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	5th United States Artillery	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	Jul 21, 1861	Artillery commander who stayed with his battery despite grave wounds.
—	Robert W. Ammerman	Army	E-01Private	148th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Capture of battle flag of 8th North Carolina (C.S.A.), being one of the foremost in the assault.
—	Bruce Anderson	Army	E-01Private	142nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading.
	Charles W. Anderson	Army	E-01Private	1st Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Capture of unknown Confederate flag.
	Everett W. Anderson	Army	Sergeant	15th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry	Crosbys Creek, Tenn.	Jan 14, 1864	Captured, single-handed, Confederate Brig. Gen. Robert B. Vance during a charge upon the enemy.
—	Frederick C. Anderson	Army	E-01Private	18th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	Aug 21, 1864	Capture of battle flag of 27th South Carolina (C.S.A.) and the color bearer.
	Marion T. Anderson	Army	Captain	51st Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	Dec 16, 1864	Led his regiment over 5 lines of the enemy's works, where he fell, severely wounded.
	Peter Anderson	Army	E-01Private	31st Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina	Mar 19, 1865	Entirely unassisted, brought from the field an abandoned piece of artillery and saved the gun from falling into the hands of the enemy.
—	Robert Anderson	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Crusader USS Keokuk	Aboard USS Crusader and USS Keokuk	Various	Served on board USS Crusader and USS Keokuk during various actions of those vessels.
—	Thomas Anderson	Army	E-04Corporal	1st Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Appomattox Station, Virginia	Apr 8, 1865	Capture of Confederate flag
—	John Angling	Navy	Cabin Boy	USS Pontoosuc (1864)	Aboard USS Pontoosuc, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Dec 24, 1864 – Jan 22, 1865	Served on board USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865.
—	Andrew O. Apple	Army	E-04Corporal	12th Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
—	William H. Appleton	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	4th U.S. Colored Infantry	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia and Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Jun 15, 1864 and Sep 29, 1864	The first man of the Eighteenth Corps to enter the enemy's works at Petersburg, Virginia, 15 June 1864. Valiant service in a desperate assault at New Market Heights, Virginia, inspiring the Union troops by his example of steady courage.
	James W. Archer	Army	O-02First Lieutenant and Adjutant	59th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Corinth, Miss.	Oct 4, 1862	Voluntarily took command of another regiment, with the consent of one or more of his seniors, who were present, rallied the command and led it in the assault.
—	Lester Archer	Army	Sergeant	96th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.
	William J. Archinal	Army	E-04Corporal	30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Clinton L. Armstrong	Army	E-01Private	83rd Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
	Abraham K. Arnold	Army	Captain	5th U.S. Cavalry	Davenport Bridge, Virginia	May 10, 1864	By a gallant charge against a superior force of the enemy, extricated his command from a perilous position in which it had been ordered.
—	Matthew Arther	Navy	Signal Quartermaster	USS Carondelet	Aboard USS Carondelet, Battle of Fort Henry and Battle of Fort Donelson	Feb 6, 1862 and Feb 14, 1862	For valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly.
—	Charles Asten	Navy	Quarter Gunner	USS Signal	Aboard USS Signal, Red River Campaign	May 5, 1864	Although on the sick list, Q.G. Asten courageously carried out his duties during the entire engagement.
—	Thomas E. Atkinson	Navy	Yeoman	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864; commended for coolness and energy in supplying the rifle ammunition, which was under his sole charge, in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning of 5 August 1864.
—	James Avery	Navy	Seaman	USS Metacomet	Aboard USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	Braved galling enemy fire to aid the rescue of USS Tecumseh (1863) crewmen
—	William B. Avery	Army	Lieutenant	1st New York Marine Artillery Regiment	Battle of Tranter's Creek, North Carolina	Jun 5, 1862	Handled his battery with greatest coolness amidst the hottest fire.
	David Ayers	Army	Sergeant	57th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
	John G. K. Ayers	Army	E-01Private	8th Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

B

  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
	William J. Babcock	Army	Sergeant	2nd Rhode Island Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Planted the flag upon the parapet while the enemy still occupied the line; was the first of his regiment to enter the works.
—	Elijah W. Bacon*	Army	E-01Private	14th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	Capture of flag of 16th North Carolina regiment (C.S.A.).
	Absalom Baird	Army	Brigadier General	Commander, 3rd Division, XIV Corps, Army of the Cumberland	Battle of Jonesborough, Ga.	Sep 1, 1864	Led a detached brigade charge
—	Charles Baker	Navy	Quarter Gunner	USS Metacomet	Aboard USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	Braved galling enemy fire to aid the rescue of USS Tecumseh (1863) crewmen
—	Charles H. Baldwin	Navy	Coal Heaver	USS Wyalusing	Aboard USS Wyalusing in the Roanoke River	May 25, 1864	For his participation in a plan to destroy the rebel ram CSS Albemarle
	Frank D. Baldwin	Army	Captain	19th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry	Peach Tree Creek, Ga.	Jul 12, 1864	For capturing two enemy officers. Later awarded a second Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars.
—	Frederick Ballen	Army	E-01Private	47th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Vicksburg, Miss.	May 3, 1863	Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.
	George L. Banks	Army	Sergeant	15th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	As color bearer, led his regiment in the assault, and, though wounded, carried the flag forward to the enemy's works, where he was again wounded. In a brigade of 8 regiments this flag was the first planted on the parapet.
—	James A. Barber	Army	E-04Corporal	Battery G, 1st Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party, and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
—	Nathaniel C. Barker	Army	Sergeant	11th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Six color bearers of the regiment having been killed, he voluntarily took both flags of the regiment and carried them through the remainder of the battle.
—	William H. Barnes	Army	E-01Private	38th Regiment United States Colored Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Among the first to enter the enemy's works; although wounded.
	Henry A. Barnum	Army	Colonel	149th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Third Battle of Chattanooga, Tenn.	Nov 23, 1863	Although suffering severely from wounds, he led his regiment, inciting the men to greater action by word and example until again severely wounded.
—	James Barnum	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS New Ironsides	Aboard USS New Ironsides, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Dec 1864 – Jan 1865	Barnum served on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and on 13, 14, and 15 January 1865 and was commended for highly meritorious conduct during this period.
—	Charles L. Barrell	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	102nd Regiment United States Colored Troops	near Camden, S.C.	Apr 1865	Hazardous service in marching through the enemy's country to bring relief to his command.
—	Jesse T. Barrick	Army	E-04Corporal	3rd Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry	near Duck River, Tenn.	May 26, 1863 – Jun 2, 1863	While on a scout captured single-handed 2 desperate Confederate guerrilla officers who were together and well armed at the time.
—	William H. Barringer	Army	E-01Private	4th Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.
—	Augustus Barry	Army	Sergeant Major	11th Regiment, U.S. Infantry	Unknown	1863 – 1865	Gallantry in various actions during the rebellion.
—	Gurdon H. Barter	Navy	Landsman	USS Minnesota	USS Minnesota Landing Party, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	Jan 15, 1865	On board the U.S.S. Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	Thomas Barton	Navy	Seaman	USS Hunchback	Aboard USS Hunchback	October 3, 1862	On board the U.S.S. Hunchback in the attack on Franklin, Virginia, 3 October 1862. When an ignited shell, with cartridge attached, fell out of the howitzer upon the deck, S/man Barton promptly seized a pail of water and threw it upon the missile, thereby preventing it from exploding.
—	David L. Bass	Navy	Seaman	USS Minnesota	USS Minnesota Landing Party, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	Jan 15, 1865	On board the U.S.S. Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
	Richard N. Batchelder	Army	Lieutenant Colonel and Chief Quartermaster	II Corps, Army of the Potomac	Between Catlett and Fairfax Stations, Virginia	Oct 13, 1863 – Oct 15, 1863	Being ordered to move his trains by a continuous day-and-night march, and without the usual military escort, armed his teamsters and personally commanded them, successfully fighting against heavy odds and bringing his trains through without the loss of a wagon.
	Delevan Bates	Army	Colonel	121st Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Cemetery Hill, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	Gallantry in action where he fell, shot through the face, at the head of his regiment.
	Norman F. Bates	Army	Sergeant	4th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry	Columbus, Ga.	Apr 16, 1865	Capture of flag and bearer.
—	Philip Baybutt	Army	E-01Private	2nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry	Valley Campaigns of 1864, Luray, Virginia	Sep 24, 1864	Capture of flag.
—	Philip Bazaar	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Santiago de Cuba	USS Santiago de Cuba Landing Party, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	Jan 15, 1865	On board the U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865.
—	Alexander M. Beatty	Army	Captain	3rd Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia	Jun 5, 1864	Removed, under a hot fire, a wounded member of his command to a place of safety.
	Powhatan Beaty	Army	First Sergeant	5th Regiment United States Colored Troops	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Took command of his company, all the officers having been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it.
—	Jean J. Beaufort	Army	E-04Corporal	2nd Regiment Louisiana Volunteer Infantry (Union)	At Port Hudson, La	about May 20, 1863	Volunteered to go within the enemy's lines and at the head of a party of 8 destroyed a signal station, thereby greatly aiding in the operations against Port Hudson that immediately followed.
—	Eugene B. Beaumont	Army	Major and Assistant Adjutant General	4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment	Harpeth River, Tenn. and Battle of Selma, Ala.	Dec 17, 1864 and Apr 2, 1865	Obtained permission from the corps commander to advance upon the enemy's position with the 4th U.S. Cavalry, of which he was a lieutenant; led an attack upon a battery, dispersed the enemy, and captured the guns. At Selma, Ala., charged, at the head of his regiment, into the second and last line of the enemy's works.
	Edward J. Bebb	Army	E-01Private	4th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry	Columbus, Ga.	Apr 16, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Wallace A. Beckwith	Army	E-01Private	21st Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	Gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, serving with great heroism until the termination of the engagement.
—	Richard Beddows	Army	E-01Private	34th New York Battery	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 18, 1864	Brought his guidon off in safety under a heavy fire of musketry after he had lost it by his horse becoming furious from the bursting of a shell.
	William S. Beebe	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	U.S. Army Ordnance	Cane River Crossing, Louisiana	Apr 23, 1864	Voluntarily led a successful assault on a fortified position.
—	John P. Beech	Army	Sergeant	4th Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Voluntarily assisted in working the guns of a battery, all the members of which had been killed or wounded.
—	Terrence Begley*	Army	Sergeant	7th Regiment New York Volunteer Heavy Artillery	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia	Jun 3, 1864	Shot a Confederate color bearer, rushed forward and seized his colors, and although exposed to heavy fire, regained the lines in safety.
—	Thomas Belcher	Army	E-01Private	9th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Took a guidon from the hands of the bearer, mortally wounded, and advanced with it nearer to the battery than any other man.
	George H. Bell	Navy	Captain of the Afterguard	USS Santee	Aboard USS Santee, cutting out expedition in Galveston Bay	November 7, 1861	Although severely wounded in the encounter, he displayed extraordinary courage under the most painful and trying circumstances.
—	James B. Bell	Army	Sergeant	11th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	Though severely wounded, was first of his regiment on the summit of the ridge, planted his colors inside the enemy's works, and did not leave the field until after he had been wounded 5 times.
	George Grenville Benedict	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	12th Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	Passed through a murderous fire of grape and canister in delivering orders and re-formed the crowded lines.
—	John F. Benjamin	Army	E-04Corporal	2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of battle flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
	Samuel N. Benjamin	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	2nd U.S. Artillery, Battery E Chief of Artillery, IX Corps	From Bull Run to Spotsylvania, Virginia	Jul 1861 – May 1864	Particularly distinguished services as an artillery officer.
—	Orren Bennett	Army	E-01Private	141st Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Orson W. Bennett	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	102nd Regiment United States Colored Troops	Battle of Honey Hill	Nov 30, 1864	After several unsuccessful efforts to recover 3 pieces of abandoned artillery, this officer gallantly led a small force fully 100 yards in advance of the Union lines and brought in the guns, preventing their capture.
	William Bensinger	Army	E-01Private	21st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, Ga.	Apr 1862	Second person to receive Medal of Honor
	William H. H. Benyaurd	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	United States Army Corps of Engineers	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	With one companion, voluntarily advanced in a reconnaissance beyond the skirmishers, where he was exposed to imminent peril; also, in the same battle, rode to the front with the commanding general to encourage wavering troops to resume the advance, which they did successfully.
—	Asa Betham	Navy	Coxswain	USS Pontoosuc	Aboard USS Pontoosuc, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	December 24, 1864 – January 22, 1865	Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864, to 22 January 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully during this period, Betham was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
—	Charles M. Betts	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	15th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry	Greensboro, North Carolina	Apr 19, 1865	With a force of but 75 men, while on a scouting expedition, by a judicious disposition of his men, surprised and captured an entire battalion of the enemy's cavalry.
	Hillary Beyer	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	90th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	After his command had been forced to fall back, remained alone on the line of battle, caring for his wounded comrades and carrying one of them to a place of safety.
—	Charles J. Bibber	Navy	Gunner's Mate	USS Agawam	Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	Bibber served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher 23 December 1864.
—	Henry H. Bickford	Army	E-04Corporal	90th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Recapture of flag.
—	John F. Bickford	Navy	Captain of the Top	USS Kearsarge	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
	Matthew Bickford	Army	E-04Corporal	8th Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.
—	Charles Bieger	Army	E-01Private	4th Regiment Missouri Volunteer Cavalry	Ivy Farm, Miss.	Feb 22, 1864	Voluntarily risked his life by taking a horse, under heavy fire, beyond the line of battle for the rescue of his captain, whose horse had been killed in a charge and who was surrounded by the enemy's skirmishers.
	Richard Binder	Marine Corps	Sergeant	USS Ticonderoga	Aboard USS Ticonderoga, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Jan 15, 1865	Despite heavy return fire by the enemy and the explosion of the 100-pounder Parrott rifle which killed 8 men and wounded 12 more, Sgt. Binder, as captain of a gun, performed his duties with skill and courage during the first 2 days of battle.
	Henry H. Bingham	Army	Captain	140th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 6, 1864	Rallied and led into action a portion of the troops who had given way under fierce assaults by the enemy.
—	Horatio L. Birdsall	Army	Sergeant	3rd Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry	Columbus, Ga.	Apr 16, 1865	Capture of flag and bearer.
—	Francis A. Bishop	Army	E-01Private	57th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Capture of flag
	John C. Black	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	11th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Prairie Grove, Ark.	Dec 7, 1862	Brother of William P. Black, one of 5 pairs of brothers to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
	William P. Black	Army	Captain	11th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark.	Mar 7, 1862	Brother of John C. Black, one of 5 pairs of brothers to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
	Wilmon W. Blackmar	Army	Lieutenant	1st Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	At a critical stage of the battle, without orders, led a successful advance upon the enemy.
	William R. D. Blackwood	Army	Surgeon	48th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	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.
—	William Blagheen	Navy	Ship's Cook	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
—	Robert M. Blair	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Pontoosuc	Aboard USS Pontoosuc, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	December 24, 1864 – January 22, 1865	Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865.
	Robert Blake	Navy	Contraband	USS Marblehead	Aboard USS Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River	Dec 25, 1863	Escaped slave. First African-American Medal of Honor recipient.
—	Thomas A. Blasdel	Army	E-01Private	83rd Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party.
corporal milton blickensderfer 104th regiment, ohio volunteer infantry moh	Milton Blickensderfer	Army	E-04Corporal	126th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 3, 1865	Capture of flag
—	George N. Bliss	Army	Captain	1st Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Sep 28, 1864	While in command of the provost guard in the village, he saw the Union lines returning before the attack of a greatly superior force of the enemy, mustered his guard, and, without orders, joined in the defense and charged the enemy without support. He received three saber wounds, his horse was shot, and he was taken prisoner.
	Zenas R. Bliss	Army	Colonel	7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	This officer, to encourage his regiment; which had never before been in action, and which had been ordered to lie down to protect itself from the enemy's fire, arose to his feet, advanced in front of the line, and himself fired several shots at the enemy at short range, being fully exposed to their fire at the time
—	Welis H. Blodgett	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	37th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry	First Battle of Newtonia, Mo.	Sep 30, 1862	With a single orderly, captured an armed picket of 8 men and marched them in prisoners.
—	Charles Blucher	Army	E-04Corporal	188th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Planted first national colors on the fortifications.
	John W. Blunt	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	6th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Voluntarily led a charge across a narrow bridge over the creek against the lines of the enemy.
—	Peter M. Boehm	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	15th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Dinwiddie Court House, Virginia	Mar 31, 1865	While acting as aide to General Custer, took a flag from the hands of color bearer, rode in front of a line that was being driven back and, under a heavy fire, rallied the men, re-formed the line, and repulsed the charge.
—	Frank Bois	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Cincinnati	Aboard USS Cincinnati, Operations against Vicksburg	May 27, 1863	Served as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863.
—	William S. Bond	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Kearsarge	Aboard USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	June 19, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, Bond exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.
—	Henry G. Bonebrake	Army	Lieutenant	17th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	Apr 1, 1865	As 1 of the first of Devin's Division to enter the works, he fought in a hand-to-hand struggle with a Confederate to capture his flag by superior physical strength.
—	Sylvester Bonnaffon, Jr.	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	99th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Virginia	Oct 27, 1864	Checked the rout and rallied the troops of his command in the face of a terrible fire of musketry; was severely wounded.
—	Robert Boody	Army	Sergeant	40th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia and Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 5, 1862 and May 2, 1863	This soldier, at Williamsburg, Virginia, then a corporal, at great personal risk, voluntarily saved the lives of and brought from the battlefield 2 wounded comrades. A year later, at Chancellorsville, voluntarily, and at great personal risk, brought from the field of battle and saved the life of Capt. George B. Carse, Company C, 40th New York Volunteer Infantry.
—	Hugh P. Boon	Army	Captain	1st Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag
	Nicholas Bouquet	Army	E-01Private	1st Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.	Aug 10, 1861	Voluntarily left the line of battle, and, exposing himself to imminent danger from a heavy fire of the enemy, assisted in capturing a riderless horse at large between the lines and hitching him to a disabled gun, saved the gun from capture.
	Orlando Boss	Army	E-04Corporal	25th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia	Jun 3, 1864	Rescued his lieutenant, who was lying between the lines mortally wounded; this under a heavy fire of the enemy.
	John G. Bourke	Army	E-01Private	15th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Stones River, Tenn.	Dec 31, 1862 – Jan 1, 1863	Gallantry in action.
—	Thomas Bourne	Navy	Seaman and Gun Captain	USS Varuna	Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862	During this action at extremely close range while his ship was under furious fire and was twice rammed by the rebel ship Morgan, Bourne remained steadfast at his gun and was instrumental in inflicting damage on the enemy until the Varuna, badly damaged and forced to beach, was finally sunk.
sergeant richard boury (1830 - 1914) moh 1st regiment west virginia volunteer cavalry - company c	Richard Boury	Army	Sergeant	1st Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry	Charlottesville, Virginia	Mar 5, 1865	Capture of flag
—	John W. Boutwell	Army	E-01Private	18th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Brought off from the picket line, under heavy fire, a comrade who had been shot through both legs.
—	Chester B. Bowen	Army	E-04Corporal	1st Regiment New York Dragoons	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	Capture of flag.
—	Emmer Bowen	Army	E-01Private	127th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party"
—	Edward R. Bowman	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Ticonderoga	Aboard USS Ticonderoga, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	January 13, 1865 – January 15, 1865	On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher 13 to 15 January 1865.
—	Thomas J. Box	Army	Captain	27th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Resaca, Ga.	May 14, 1864	Capture of flag of the 38th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
	Henry V. Boynton	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	35th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	Led his regiment in the face of a severe fire of the enemy; was severely wounded.
—	Amos Bradley	Navy	Landsman	USS Varuna	Aboard USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Varuna in one of the most responsible positions, during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and while in action against the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862.
—	Charles Bradley	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Louisville	Aboard USS Louisville, Battle of Fort Hindman	January 10, 1863 – January 11, 1863	Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Bradley consistently showed, "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."
	Thomas W. Bradley	Army	Sergeant	124th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 3, 1863	Volunteered in response to a call and alone, in the face of a heavy fire of musketry and canister, went and procured ammunition for the use of his comrades.
—	James Brady	Army	E-01Private	10th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Capture of flag
—	Joseph E. Brandle	Army	E-01Private	17th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry	Lenoire, Tenn.	Nov 16, 1863	While color bearer of his regiment, having been twice wounded and the sight of one eye destroyed, still held to the colors until ordered to the rear by his regimental commander.
—	Felix Brannigan	Army	E-01Private	74th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	Volunteered on a dangerous service and brought in valuable information.
—	William Brant	Army	Lieutenant	1st Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry	Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 3, 1865	Capture of battle flag of 46th North Carolina (C.S.A.).
—	Edgar A. Bras	Army	Sergeant	8th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Spanish Fort, Ala.	Apr 8, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	John Brazell	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Richmond in the action at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, where he was recommended for coolness and good conduct as a gun captain during that engagement which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the destruction of Fort Morgan. Brazell served gallantly throughout the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmettes, batteries below Vicksburg, and was present at the surrender of New Orleans while on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn.
—	John Breen	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Commodore Perry	Aboard USS Commodore Perry	October 3, 1862	On board the U.S.S. Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Virginia, 3 October 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of his ship and blockades thwarting her progress, Breen remained at his post and performed his duties with skill and courage as the Commodore Perry fought a gallant battle to silence many rebel batteries as she steamed down the Blackwater River.
—	Christopher Brennan	Navy	Seaman	USS Mississippi	Aboard USS Mississippi, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862 – April 25, 1862	On board the U.S.S. Mississippi during attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and during the taking of New Orleans, 24–25 April 1862. Taking part in the actions which resulted in the damaging of the Mississippi and several casualties on it, Brennan showed skill and courage throughout the entire engagements which resulted in the taking of St. Philip and Jackson and in the surrender of New Orleans.
	Lewis F. Brest	Army	E-01Private	57th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	William J. Brewer	Army	E-01Private	2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Appomattox campaign, Virginia	Apr 4, 1865	Capture of engineer flag, Army of Northern Virginia.
—	Charles Breyer	Army	Sergeant	90th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	First Battle of Rappahannock Station, Virginia	Aug 23, 1862	Voluntarily, and at great personal risk, picked up an unexploded shell and threw it away, thus doubtless saving the life of a comrade whose arm had been taken off by the same shell.
—	Elijah A. Briggs	Army	E-04Corporal	2nd Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery	Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 3, 1865	Capture of battle flag.
—	Andrew Bringle	Army	E-04Corporal	10th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Charged the enemy and assisted Sgt. Norton in capturing a fieldpiece and 2 prisoners.
—	Andrew Brinn	Navy	Seaman	USS Mississippi	Aboard USS Mississippi	March 14, 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Mississippi during her abandonment and firing in the engagement at Port Hudson, 14 March 1863
—	August F. Bronner	Army	E-01Private	Battery C, 1st Battalion, New York Volunteer Light Artillery	Battle of White Oak Swamp, Virginia and Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia	Jun 30, 1862 and Jul 1, 1862	Continued to fight after being severely wounded.
—	James H. Bronson	Army	First Sergeant	5th Regiment United States Colored Troops	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Took command of his company, all the officers having been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it.
—	John Brosnan	Army	Sergeant	164th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	Rescued a wounded comrade who lay exposed to the enemy's fire, receiving a severe wound in the effort.
—	Charles W. Brouse	Army	Captain	100th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	To encourage his men whom he had ordered to lie down while under severe fire, and who were partially protected by slight earthworks, himself refused to lie down, but walked along the top of the works until he fell severely wounded.
—	Charles Brown	Army	Sergeant	50th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	Aug 19, 1864	Capture of flag of 47th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Edward Brown, Jr.	Army	E-04Corporal	62nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Fredericksburg and Salem Heights, Virginia	May 3, 1863 – May 4, 1863	Severely wounded while carrying the colors, he continued at his post, under fire, until ordered to the rear.
	Henri Le Fevre Brown	Army	Sergeant	72nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 6, 1864	Voluntarily and under a heavy fire from the enemy, 3 times crossed the field of battle with a load of ammunition in a blanket on his back, thus supplying the Federal forces, whose ammunition had nearly all been expended, and enabling them to hold their position until reinforcement arrived, when the enemy were driven from their position.
—	James Brown	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Albatross	Aboard USS Albatross, Fort DeRussy	May 4, 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Albatross during action against Fort DeRussy in the Red River Area on 4 May 1863.
	Jeremiah Z. Brown	Army	Captain	148th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Petersburg, Virginia	Oct 27, 1864	With 100 selected volunteers, assaulted and captured the works of the enemy, together with a number of officers and men.
—	John Brown	Navy	Captain of the Forecastle	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	John H. Brown	Army	First Sergeant	47th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 19, 1863	Voluntarily carried a verbal message from Col. A. C. Parry to Gen. Hugh Ewing through a terrific fire and in plain view of the enemy.
—	John Harties Brown	Army	Captain	12th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	Nov 30, 1864	Capture of flag.
—	Morris Brown, Jr.*	Army	Captain	126th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	Capture of flag.
—	Robert Brown	Navy	Captain of the Top	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond in action at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864.
	Robert B. Brown	Army	E-01Private	15th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	Nov 25, 1863	Upon reaching the ridge through concentrated fire, he approached the color bearer of the 9th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.), demanded his surrender with threatening gesture and took him prisoner with his regimental flag.
	Uriah Brown	Army	E-01Private	30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Despite the death of his captain at his side during the assault he continued carrying his log to the defense ditch. While he was laying his log in place he was shot down and thrown into the water. Unmindful of his own wound he, despite the intense fire, dragged 5 of his comrades from the ditch, wherein they lay wounded, to a place of safety.
—	William H. Brown	Navy	Landsman	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864.
—	Wilson Brown	Navy	Landsman	USS Hartford	Aboard USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	On board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864.
	Wilson W. Brown	Army	E-01Private	21st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, Ga.	Apr 1862	One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
	Francis E. Brownell	Army	E-01Private	11th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Alexandria, Virginia	May 24, 1861	Killed the murderer of Colonel Ellsworth at the Marshall House Alexandria, Virginia First Civil War deed to merit Medal of Honor.
—	William P. Brownell	Navy	Coxswain	USS Benton	Aboard USS Benton, Battle of Grand Gulf and Siege of Vicksburg	May 2, 1863 and May 22, 1863	Served as coxswain on board the U.S.S. Benton during the attack on Great Gulf Bay, 2 May 1863, and Vicksburg, 22 May 1863. Carrying out his duties with coolness and courage, Brownell served gallantly against the enemy as captain of a 9-inch gun in the attacks on Great Gulf and Vicksburg and as a member of the Battery Benton before Vicksburg.
	Louis J. Bruner	Army	E-01Private	5th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Cavalry	Walkers Ford, Tenn.	Dec 2, 1863	Voluntarily passed through the enemy's lines under fire and conveyed to a battalion, then in a perilous position and liable to capture, information which enabled it to reach a point of safety.
	George W. Brush	Army	First Lieutenant	34th Regiment United States Colored Troops	Ashepoo River, S.C.	May 24, 1864	Voluntarily commanded 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 succeeded in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to heavy fire from a Confederate battery.
—	Christopher C. Bruton	Army	Captain	22nd Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Last name sometimes spelled "Braton"
—	Henry Brutsche	Navy	Landsman	USS Tacony	Aboard USS Tacony, Plymouth, North Carolina	October 31, 1864	Served on board the USS Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, North Carolina, 31 October 1864. Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Brutsche 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. (Henry was eighteen years old at the time) Henry is buried in Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, Pennsylvania.
—	Andrew S. Bryant	Army	Sergeant	46th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	New Bern, North Carolina	May 23, 1863	By his courage and judicious disposition of his guard of 16 men, stationed in a small earthwork at the head of the bridge, held in check and repulsed for a half hour a fierce attack of a strong force of the enemy, thus probably saving the city New Bern from capture.
—	George A. Buchanan*	Army	E-01Private	148th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy's cannoneers from their guns; was mortally wounded.
—	F. Clarence Buck	Army	E-04Corporal	21st Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Although wounded, refused to leave the field until the fight closed.
—	James Buck	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	April 24, 1862 – April 25, 1862	Served on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn in the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip and at the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862.
—	David E. Buckingham	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	4th Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry	Rowanty Creek, Virginia	Feb 5, 1865	Swam the partly frozen creek, under fire, in the attempt to capture a crossing.
—	Abram J. Buckles	Army	Sergeant	19th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	May 5, 1864	Though suffering from an open wound, carried the regimental colors until again wounded.
—	Denis Buckley*	Army	E-01Private	136th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Peachtree Creek, Ga.	Jul 20, 1864	Capture of flag of 31st Mississippi (C.S.A.).
	John C. Buckley	Army	Sergeant	4th Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	John K. Bucklyn	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battery E, 1st Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 3, 1863	Though himself wounded, gallantly fought his section of the battery under a fierce fire from the enemy until his ammunition was all expended, many of the cannoneers and most of the horses killed or wounded, and the enemy within 25 yards of the guns, when, disabling one piece, he brought off the other in safety.
—	John E. Buffington	Army	Sergeant	4th Regiment Maryland Volunteer Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Was the first enlisted man of the 3d Division to mount the parapet of the enemy's line.
	Robert Buffum	Army	E-01Private	21st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Great Locomotive Chase, Ga.	Apr 1862	Third person to receive Medal of Honor
—	Henry G. Buhrman	Army	E-01Private	54th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
	William Bumgarner	Army	Sergeant	4th Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	Apr 2, 1862	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	James H. Burbank	Army	Sergeant	4th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry	Blackwater, near Franklin, Virginia	Oct 3, 1862	Gallantry in action while on detached service on board the gunboat Barney.
—	Joseph Burger	Army	E-01Private	2nd Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry	Nolensville, Tenn.	Feb 15, 1863	Grandfather of former Chief Justice of the United States Warren Burger.
—	E. Michael Burk	Army	E-01Private	125th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Capture of flag, seizing it as his regiment advanced over the enemy's works. He received a bullet wound in the chest while capturing flag.
—	Thomas Burk	Army	Sergeant	97th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of the Wilderness	May 6, 1864	At the risk of his own life went back while the rebels were still firing and, finding Col. Wheelock unable to move, alone and unaided, carried him off the field of battle.
—	Daniel W. Burke	Army	First Sergeant	2nd Regiment U.S. Infantry	Battle of Shepherdstown, Virginia	Sep 20, 1862	Voluntarily attempted to spike a gun in the face of the enemy.
—	Thomas Burke	Army	E-01Private	5th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Hanover Courthouse, Virginia	Jun 30, 1863	Capture of battle flag.
sgt james m burns moh 1st regiment west virginia volunteer infantry	James M. Burns	Army	Sergeant	1st Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry	Battle of New Market, Virginia	May 15, 1864	Under a heavy fire of musketry, rallied a few men to the support of the colors, in danger of capture and bore them to a place of safety. One of his comrades having been severely wounded in the effort, Sgt. Burns went back a hundred yards m the face of the enemy's fire and carried the wounded man from the field.
—	John M. Burns	Navy	Seaman	USS Lackawanna	Aboard USS Lackawanna, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
—	William W. Burritt	Army	E-01Private	113th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry	Vicksburg, Miss.	Apr 27, 1863	Voluntarily acted as a fireman on a steam tug which ran the blockade and passed the batteries under a heavy fire.
—	Albert Burton	Navy	Seaman	USS Wabash	USS Wabash Landing Party, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	Jan 15, 1865	Served on board the U.S.S. Wabash in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
	Daniel A. Butterfield	Army	Brigadier General	3rd Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps	Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia	Jun 27, 1862	Took up the colors and rallied the troops while under fire.
—	Frank G. Butterfield	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	6th Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry	Salem Heights, Virginia	May 4, 1863	Took command of the skirmish line and covered the movement of his regiment out of a precarious position.
—	George Butts	Navy	Gunner's Mate	USS Signal	Aboard USS Signal, Red River Campaign	May 5, 1864	Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Although entered on the sick list, Butts courageously carried out his duties during the entire engagement.
—	James Byrnes	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Louisville	Aboard USS Louisville, Battle of Fort Hindman	January 10, 1863 – January 11, 1863	Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Brynes consistently showed "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."

C

  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
—	Abel G. Cadwallader	Army	E-04Corporal	1st Regiment Maryland Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia	Feb 6, 1865	Gallantly planted the colors on the enemy's works in advance of the arrival of his regiment.
—	Luman L. Cadwell	Army	E-05Sergeant	2nd Regiment New York Veteran Volunteer Cavalry	Alabama Bayou, Louisiana	Sep 20, 1864	Swam the bayou under fire of the enemy and captured and brought off a boat by means of which the command crossed and routed the enemy.
—	Daniel Caldwell	Army	E-05Sergeant	13th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia	Feb 6, 1865	In a mounted charge, dashed into center of the enemy's line and captured the colors of the 33rd North Carolina Infantry.
—	Ivers S. Calkin	Army	E-08First Sergeant	2nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 18th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	John H. Callahan	Army	E-01Private	122nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	Apr 9, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Carlton N. Camp	Army	E-01Private	18th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Brought off from the picket line, under heavy fire, a comrade who had been shot through both legs.
—	James A. Campbell	Army	E-01Private	2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Woodstock, Virginia and Amelia Courthouse, Virginia	Jan 22, 1865 and Apr 5, 1865	While his command was retreating before superior numbers at Woodstock, Virginia, he voluntarily rushed back with one companion and rescued his commanding officer, who had been unhorsed and left behind. At Amelia Courthouse captured 2 battle flags.
	William Campbell	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Ticonderoga	Aboard USS Ticonderoga, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	Dec 1864 – Jan 1865	On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865.
—	William Campbell	Army	E-01Private	30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
	Charles E. Capehart	Army	Major	1st Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry	Monterey Mountain, Pa.	Jul 4, 1863	While commanding the regiment, charged down the mountain side at midnight, in a heavy rain, upon the enemy's fleeing wagon train. Many wagons were captured and destroyed and many prisoners taken.
	Henry Capehart	Army	Colonel	1st Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry	Greenbrier River, W. Va.	May 22, 1864	Saved, under fire, the life of a drowning soldier.
—	Horace Capron, Jr.*	Army	Sergeant	14th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry	Chickahominy and Ashland, Virginia	Jun 1862	Gallantry in action.
—	Hugh Carey	Army	Sergeant	82nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 2, 1863	Captured the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), being twice wounded in the effort.
	James L. Carey	Army	Sergeant	10th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia	Apr 9, 1865	Daring bravery and urging the men forward in a charge.
—	Casper R. Carlisle	Army	E-01Private	Independent Battery F, Pennsylvania Volunteer Light Artillery	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 2, 1863	Saved a gun of his battery under heavy musketry fire, most of the horses being killed and the drivers wounded.
—	Warren Carman	Army	E-01Private	1st Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Capture of flag and several prisoners.
isaac h. carmin moh winner	Isaac H. Carmin	Army	E-04Corporal	48th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Saved his regimental flag; also seized and threw a shell, with burning fuse, from among his comrades.
	William H. Carney	Army	Sergeant	54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Fort Wagner, Morris Island, S.C.	Jul 18, 1863	For carrying the regimental colors, portrayed in the film Glory.
	Eugene A. Carr	Army	Colonel	3rd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark.	Mar 7, 1862	Directed the deployment of his command and held his ground, under a brisk fire of shot and shell in which he was several times wounded.
moh winner franklin carr	Franklin Carr	Army	E-04Corporal	124th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	Dec 16, 1864	Recapture of U.S. guidon from a rebel battery.
—	William M. Carr	Navy	Master-at-Arms	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
	William J. Carson	Army	E-01Musician	15th Regiment, U.S. Infantry	Battle of Chickamauga, Ga.	Sep 19, 1863	At a critical stage in the battle when the 14th Corps lines were wavering and in disorder he on his own initiative bugled "to the colors" amid the 15th U.S. Infantry who formed by him, and held the enemy. Within a few minutes he repeated his action amid the wavering 2nd Ohio Regiment Volunteer Infantry. This bugling deceived the enemy who believed reinforcements had arrived. Thus, they delayed their attack.
—	Jacob Cart	Army	E-01Private	7th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	Capture of flag of 19th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.), wresting it from the hands of the color bearer.
—	John J. Carter	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	33rd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	While in command of a detached company, seeing his regiment thrown into confusion by a charge of the enemy, without orders made a countercharge upon the attacking column and checked the assault. Penetrated within the enemy's lines at night and obtained valuable information.
—	Joseph F. Carter	Army	Captain	3rd Regiment Maryland Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Fort Stedman, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	Captured the colors of the 51st Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). During the battle he was captured and escaped bringing a number of prisoners with him.
—	Orlando E. Caruana	Army	E-01Private	51st Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of New Bern, North Carolina and Battle of South Mountain, Md.	Mar 14, 1862 and Sep 14, 1862	At New Bern, North Carolina, brought off the wounded color sergeant and the colors under a heavy fire of the enemy. Was one of four soldiers who volunteered to determine the position of the enemy at South Mountain, Md. While so engaged was fired upon and his three companions killed, but he escaped and rejoined his command in safety.
—	David P. Casey	Army	E-01Private	25th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia	Jun 3, 1864	Two color bearers having been shot dead one after the other, the last one far in advance of his regiment and close to the enemy's line, this soldier rushed forward, and, under a galling fire, after removing the dead body of the bearer therefrom, secured the flag and returned with it to the Union lines.
—	Henry Casey	Army	E-01Private	20th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Vicksburg, Miss.	Apr 22, 1863	Voluntarily served as one of the crew of a transport that passed the forts under a heavy fire.
—	Michael Cassidy	Navy	Landsman	USS Lackawanna	Aboard USS Lackawanna, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
	Isaac S. Catlin	Army	Colonel	109th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	Jul 30, 1864	In a heroic effort to rally the disorganized troops was disabled by a severe wound. While being carried from the field he recovered somewhat and bravely started to return to his command, when he received a second wound, which necessitated amputation of his right leg.
	Ovila Cayer	Army	Sergeant	14th Regiment U.S. Infantry	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	Aug 19, 1864	Commanded the regiment, all the officers being disabled.
	Joshua L. Chamberlain	Army	Colonel	20th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 2, 1863	For action at Little Round Top, portrayed in the film Gettysburg.
	Orville T. Chamberlain	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	74th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chickamauga, Ga.	Sep 20, 1863	While exposed to a galling fire, went in search of another regiment, found its location, procured ammunition from the men thereof, and returned with the ammunition to his own company.
—	Joseph B. Chambers	Army	E-01Private	100th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Petersburg, Virginia	Mar 25, 1865	Capture of colors of 1st Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Henry F. Chandler	Army	Sergeant	59th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 17, 1864	Though seriously wounded in a bayonet charge and directed to go to the rear he declined to do so, but remained with his regiment and helped to carry the breastworks.
—	James B. Chandler	Navy	Coxswain	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Stephen E. Chandler	Army	Quartermaster Sergeant	24th New York Volunteer Cavalry	Amelia Springs, Virginia	Apr 5, 1865	Under severe fire of the enemy and of the troops in retreat, went between the lines to the assistance of a wounded and helpless comrade, and rescued him from death or capture.
	Alaric B. Chapin	Army	E-01Private	142nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading.
—	John Chapman	Army	E-01Private	1st Regiment Maine Volunteer Heavy Artillery	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Captured the enemies flag at a battle in Sailors Creek Va
—	Louis G. Chaput	Navy	Landsman	USS Lackawanna	Aboard USS Lackawanna, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	For actions aboard the U.S.S. Lackawana during the American Civil War
	John F. Chase	Army	E-01Private	5th Battery, Maine Volunteer Light Artillery	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 3, 1863	Nearly all the officers and men of the battery having been killed or wounded, this soldier with a comrade continued to fire his gun after the guns had ceased. The piece was then dragged off by the two, the horses having been shot, and its capture by the enemy was prevented.
—	Benjamin H. Child	Army	E-04Corporal	Battery A, 1st Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	Was wounded and taken to the rear insensible, but when partially recovered insisted on returning to the battery and resumed command of his piece, so remaining until the close of the battle.
—	William W. Chisman	Army	E-01Private	83rd Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	James I. Christiancy	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	9th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry - Company D	Hawes Shops, Virginia	May 28, 1864	While acting as aide, voluntarily led a part of the line into the fight, and was twice wounded.
—	Samuel J. Churchill	Army	E-04Corporal	Battery G, 2nd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Light Artillery	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	Dec 15, 1864	When the fire of the enemy's batteries compelled the men of his detachment for a short time to seek shelter, he stood manfully at his post and for some minutes worked his gun alone.
—	Clinton A. Cilley	Army	Captain	2nd Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Chickamauga, Ga.	Sep 20, 1863	Seized the colors of a retreating regiment and led it into the thick of the attack.
—	James T. Clancy	Army	Sergeant	1st Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Vaughan Road, Virginia	Oct 1, 1864	Shot the Confederate Gen. Dunovant dead during a charge, thus confusing the enemy and greatly aiding in his repulse.
—	Albert A. Clapp	Army	First Sergeant	2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of battle flag of the 8th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).
	Charles A. Clark	Army	Lieutenant and Adjutant	6th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry	Brooks Ford, Virginia	May 4, 1863	Having voluntarily taken command of his regiment in the absence of its commander, at great personal risk and with remarkable presence of mind and fertility of resource led the command down an exceedingly precipitous embankment to the Rappahannock River and by his gallantry, coolness, and good judgment in the face of the enemy saved the command from capture or destruction.
	Harrison Clark	Army	E-04Corporal	125th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 2, 1863	Seized the colors and advanced with them after the color bearer had been shot
—	James G. Clark	Army	E-01Private	88th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Jun 18, 1864	Distinguished bravery in action; was severely wounded
—	John W. Clark	Army	O-02First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster	6th Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry	near Warrenton, Virginia	Jul 28, 1863	Defended the division train against a vastly superior force of the enemy; he was severely wounded, but remained in the saddle for 20 hours afterward until he had brought his train through in safety
—	William A. Clark	Army	E-04Corporal	2nd Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry	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
—	Dayton P. Clarke	Army	Captain	2nd Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Distinguished conduct in a desperate hand-to-hand fight while commanding the regiment
—	Charles H. Clausen	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	61st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	May 12, 1864	Although severely wounded, he led the regiment against the enemy, under a terrific fire, and saved a battery from capture
	Cecil Clay	Army	Captain	58th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Fort Harrison, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	Sep 29, 1864	Led his regiment in the charge, carrying the colors of another regiment, and when severely wounded in the right arm, incurring loss of same, he shifted the colors to the left hand, which also became disabled by a gunshot wound
—	Charles F. Cleveland	Army	E-01Private	26th Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	Voluntarily took and carried the colors into action after the color bearer had been shot.
—	Robert T. Clifford	Navy	Master-at-Arms	USS Shokokon	Aboard USS Shokokon	August 22, 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Shokokon at New Topsail Inlet off Wilmington, North Carolina, 22 August 1863.
—	John E. Clopp	Army	E-01Private	71st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 3, 1863	Capture of flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), wresting it from the color bearer
—	George W. Clute	Army	E-04Corporal	14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina	Mar 19, 1865	In a charge, captured the flag of the 40th North Carolina (C.S.A.), the flag being taken in a personal encounter with an officer who carried and defended it.
	Jefferson Coates	Army	Sergeant	7th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	Jul 1, 1863	Unsurpassed courage in battle, where he had both eyes shot out.
MoH winner David L. Cockley	David L. Cockley	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	10th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Waynesboro, Georgia	Dec 4, 1864	While acting as aide-de-camp to a general officer, he 3 times asked permission to join his regiment in a proposed charge upon the enemy, and in response to the last request, having obtained such permission, joined his regiment and fought bravely at its head throughout the action.
	James Coey	Army	Major	147th Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia	Feb 6, 1865	Seized the regimental colors at a critical moment and by a prompt advance on the enemy caused the entire brigade to follow him; and, after being himself severely wounded, he caused himself to be lifted into the saddle and a second time rallied the line in an attempt to check the enemy.
—	Robert J. Coffey	Army	Sergeant	4th Regiment, Vermont Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Salem Church, Virginia	May 4, 1863	Single-handedly captured 2 officers and 5 privates of the 8th Louisiana Regiment (C.S.A.).
—	Abraham Cohn	Army	Sergeant Major	6th Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia and Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	May 6, 1864 and Jul 30, 1864	During Battle of the Wilderness rallied and formed, under heavy fire, disorganized and fleeing troops of different regiments. At Petersburg, Virginia, 30 July 1864, bravely and coolly carried orders to the advanced line under severe fire.
—	Patrick Colbert	Navy	Coxswain	USS Commodore Hull	Aboard USS Commodore Hull	October 31, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Commodore Hull at the capture of Plymouth, 31 October 1864
—	Carlos W. Colby	Army	First Sergeant	Company G, 97th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Gabriel Cole	Army	E-04Corporal	5th Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	Sep 19, 1864	Capture of flag, during which he was wounded in the leg
—	Harrison Collins	Army	E-04Corporal	1st Regiment, Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry	Richland Creek, Tenn.	Dec 24, 1864	Capture of flag of Chalmer's Division (C.S.A.).
—	Thomas D. Collins	Army	Sergeant	143rd Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Resaca, Ga.	May 15, 1864	Captured a regimental flag of the enemy.
	Charles H. T. Collis	Army	Colonel	114th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	Gallantly led his regiment in battle at a critical moment.
—	Oliver Colwell	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	95th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	Dec 16, 1864	Capture of enemy flag.
	Hartwell B. Compson	Army	Major	8th Regiment, New York Volunteer Cavalry	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Capture of flag belonging to Gen. Early's headquarters.
	John W. Conaway	Army	E-01Private	83rd Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Martin Conboy	Army	Sergeant	37th Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia	May 5, 1862	Took command of the company in action, the captain having been wounded, the other commissioned officers being absent, and handled it with skill and bravery.
—	Dennis Conlan	Navy	Seaman	USS Agawam	Aboard USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	December 23, 1864	Conlan served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
—	Trustrim Connell	Army	E-04Corporal	138th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Sailors Creek, Virginia	April 6, 1865	Capture of enemy flag.
	Richard Conner	Army	E-01Private	6th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Infantry	Bull Run, Virginia	Aug 30, 1862	The flag of his regiment having been abandoned during retreat, he voluntarily returned with a single companion under a heavy fire and secured and brought off the flag, his companion being killed.
—	Thomas Connor	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Minnesota	USS Minnesota Landing Party, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	January 15, 1865	On board the U.S.S. Minnesota, in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	William C. Connor	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	USS Howquah	Aboard USS Howquah	September 25, 1864	Served on board the U.S.S. Howquah on the occasion of the destruction of the blockade runner Lynx, off Wilmington, 25 September 1864. Performing his duty faithfully under the most trying circumstances, Connor stood firmly at his post in the midst of a crossfire from the rebel shore batteries and our own vessels.
—	James Connors	Army	E-01Private	43rd Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry	Fishers Hill, Virginia	Sep 22, 1864	Capture of enemy flag.
	John Cook	Army	Bugler	Battery B, 4th Regiment U.S. Artillery	Antietam Md.	Sep 17, 1862	Volunteered at the age of 15 years to act as a cannoneer, and as such volunteer served a gun under a terrific fire of the enemy.
—	John H. Cook	Army	Sergeant	119th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry	Pleasant Hill, Louisiana	Apr 9, 1864	During an attack by the enemy, voluntarily left the brigade quartermaster, with whom he had been detailed as a clerk, rejoined his command, and, acting as first lieutenant, led the line farther toward the charging enemy.
—	Walter H. Cooke	Army	Captain	4th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry	Bull Run, Virginia	July 21, 1861	Voluntarily served as an aide on the staff of Col. David Hunter and participated in the battle, his term of service having expired on the previous day.
—	John L. M. Cooper	Navy	Coxswain	USS Brooklyn	Aboard USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	Aug 5, 1864	1st award: Heroic conduct
—	John L. M. Cooper	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Brooklyn (1858)	Mobile, Alabama	Apr 26, 1865	2nd award: Rescued a wounded comrade from a fire
—	Charles D. Copp	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	9th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	Dec 13, 1862	Seized the regimental colors, the color bearer having been shot down, and, waving them, rallied the regiment under a heavy fire.
—	John Corcoran	Army	E-01Private	Battery G, 1st Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party, and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
	Thomas E. Corcoran	Navy	Landsman	USS Cincinnati	Aboard USS Cincinnati, Operations against Vicksburg	May 27, 1863	Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking
—	George W. Corliss	Army	Captain	5th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry	Cedar Mountain, Virginia	Aug 9, 1862	Seized a fallen flag of the regiment, the color bearer having been killed, carried it forward in the face of a severe fire, and though himself shot down and permanently disabled, planted the staff in the earth and kept the flag flying.
	Stephen P. Corliss	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	4th Regiment, New York Volunteer Heavy Artillery	South Side Railroad, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Raised the fallen colors and, rushing forward in advance of the troops, placed them on the enemy's works.
—	Joseph K. Corson	Army	Assistant Surgeon	6th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment	near Bristoe Station, Virginia	Oct 14, 1863	With one companion returned in the face of the enemy's heavy artillery fire and removed to a place of safety a severely wounded soldier who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.
	Richard H. Cosgriff	Army	E-01Private	4th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Columbus, Ga.	Apr 16, 1865	Capture of flag in a personal encounter with its bearer.
—	Thomas Cosgrove	Army	E-01Private	40th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Drurys Bluff, Virginia	May 15, 1864	Individually demanded and received the surrender of 7 armed Confederates concealed in a cellar, disarming and marching them in as prisoners of war.
—	Peter Cotton	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	USS Baron DeKalb	Aboard USS Baron DeKalb, Yazoo Pass Expedition	December 23, 1862 – December 27, 1862	Cotton served on board the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb in the Yazoo River expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862
	John Coughlin	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	10th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry	Swifts Creek, Virginia	May 9, 1864	During a sudden night attack upon Burnham's Brigade, resulting in much confusion, this officer, without waiting for orders, led his regiment forward and interposed a line of battle between the advancing enemy and Hunt's Battery, repulsing the attack and saving the guns.
moh winner robert m. cox	Robert M. Cox	Army	E-04Corporal	55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Bravely defended the colors planted on the outward parapet of Fort Hill.
—	John N. Coyne	Army	Sergeant	70th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia	May 5, 1862	Capture of a flag after a severe hand-to-hand contest; was mentioned in orders for his gallantry.
	William W. Cranston	Army	E-01Private	66th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	May 2, 1863	One of a party of 4 who voluntarily brought in a wounded Confederate officer from within the enemy's line in the face of a constant fire.
—	Alexander Crawford	Navy	Fireman	USS Wyalusing	Aboard USS Wyalusing in the Roanoke River	May 25, 1864	Volunteered for a mission to destroy the CSS Albemarle, evaded capture after mission failed.
—	John Creed	Army	E-01Private	23rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Fishers Hill, Virginia	Sep 22, 1864	Capture of the enemy flag.
—	Thomas Cripps	Navy	Quartermaster	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Cripps fought his gun with skill and courage throughout a furious 2-hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.
—	Henry H. Crocker	Army	Captain	2nd Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Voluntarily led a charge, which resulted in the capture of 14 prisoners and in which he himself was wounded.
—	Ulric L. Crocker	Army	E-01Private	6th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	Oct 19, 1864	Capture of flag of 18th Georgia (C.S.A.).
—	James E. Croft	Army	E-01Private	12th Independent Battery, Wisconsin Volunteer Light Artillery	Allatoona, Ga.	Oct 5, 1864	Took the place of a gunner who had been shot down and inspired his comrades by his bravery and effective gunnery, which contributed largely to the defeat of the enemy.
	Cornelius Cronin	Navy	Chief Quartermaster	USS Richmond	Aboard USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	August 5, 1864	On board the U.S.S. Richmond in action at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864
—	William H. H. Crosier	Army	Sergeant	149th New York Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Peachtree Creek, Ga.	Jul 20, 1864	Severely wounded and ambushed by the enemy, he stripped the colors from the staff and brought them back into the line.
—	James E. Cross	Army	E-04Corporal	12th New York Infantry	Blackburns Ford, Virginia	Jul 18, 1861	With a companion, refused to retreat when the part of the regiment to which he was attached was driven back in disorder, but remained upon the skirmish line for some time thereafter, firing upon the enemy.
—	Michael Crowley	Army	E-01Private	2nd New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	Mar 2, 1865	Capture of the enemy flag.
—	Thomas Cullen	Army	E-04Corporal	82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Bristoe Station, Virginia	Oct 14, 1863	Capture of flag of 22d or 28th North Carolina (C.S.A.).
	Amos J. Cummings	Army	E-09Sergeant Major	26th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Salem Heights, Virginia	May 4, 1863	Rendered great assistance in the heat of the action in rescuing a part of the field batteries from an extremely dangerous and exposed position.
—	James M. Cumpston	Army	E-01Private	91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1864	Aug 1864 – Nov 1864	Capture of the enemy flag
	Francis M. Cunningham	Army	First Sergeant	1st West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	Capture of battle flag of 12th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) in hand-to-hand battle while wounded.
	James S. Cunningham	Army	E-01Private	8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Vicksburg, Miss.	May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
	Richard J. Curran	Army	Assistant Surgeon	33rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Battle of Antietam, Md.	Sep 17, 1862	Voluntarily exposed himself to great danger by going to the fighting line there succoring the wounded and helpless and conducting them to the field hospital.
	John C. Curtis	Army	Sergeant Major	9th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry	Battle of Baton Rouge, Louisiana	Aug 5, 1862	Voluntarily sought the line of battle and alone and unaided captured 2 prisoners, driving them before him to regimental headquarters at the point of the bayonet.
—	Josiah M. Curtis	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	12th Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	Apr 2, 1865	Seized the colors of his regiment after 2 color bearers had fallen, bore them gallantly, and was among the first to gain a foothold, with his flag, inside the enemy's works.
	Newton M. Curtis	Army	Brigadier General	1st Brigade, 2nd Division, X Corps	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	Jan 15, 1865	The first man to pass through the stockade, he personally led each assault on the traverses and was 4 times wounded.
	Alonzo H. Cushing*	Army	First Lieutenant	4th U.S. Light Artillery, Battery A	Pickett's Charge, Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	Jul 3, 1863	Refusing to evacuate to the rear despite his severe wounds, he directed the operation of his lone field piece continuing to fire in the face of the enemy.
	Thomas W. Custer	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	6th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Namozine Church, Virginia	Apr 3, 1865	1st award: Captured an enemy flag
	Thomas W. Custer	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	6th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	Apr 6, 1865	2nd award: Captured two enemy flags
	Byron M. Cutcheon	Army	Major	27th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment	Horseshoe Bend, Ky.	May 10, 1863	Distinguished gallantry in leading his regiment in a charge on a house occupied by the enemy.
	James M. Cutts	Army	Captain	1st Battalion, 11th U.S. Infantry Regiment	Battle of the Wilderness; Spotsylvania; Petersburg, Virginia	1864	Gallantry in actions.