John Galloway
Commissary Sergeant John Galloway, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry, at Farmville, VA, April 7, 1865. Citation: His regiment being surprised and nearly overwhelmed, he dashed forward under a heavy fire, reached the…
Read MoreMoses Orr
Private Moses Orr, Company A, 1st U.S. Cavalry, during winter of 1872-73. Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
Read MoreSylvester Hopkins Martin
Lieutenant Sylvester H. Martin, Company K, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry, at Weldon Railroad, Va., August 19, 1864. Citation: Gallantly made a most dangerous reconnaissance, discovering the position of the enemy and…
Read MoreFrancis A. Wilson
Corporal Francis A. Wilson, Company B, 95th Pennsylvania Infantry, at Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. Entered service at: Philadelphia Pa. Birth: Philadelphia, Pa. Date of issue: 25 June 1880. Citation:…
Read MoreThomas G. Lyons
Seaman, serving on board the U. S. S. Pensacola; in the attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, April 24, 1862; was lashed outside of that vessel, on the port-sheet…
Read MoreJohn Williams
Captain of maintop on board of the U. S. S. Pawnee, in the attack upon Mathias Point, June 26, 1861; “gallantry cannot be spoken of in too high-terms; though wounded…
Read MoreGeorge Dreary
Sergeant George Deary, Company L, 5th U.S. Cavalry, at Apache Creek, AZ, April 2, 1874, cited for “Gallantry in action.” Date of Medal of Honor citation: April 12, 1875.
Read MoreGeorge Norton Galloway
Private George Norton Galloway, Company G, 95th Pennsylvania Infantry, Alsops Farm, Va., 8 May 1864. Citation: Voluntarily held an important position under heavy fire. Date of Medal of Honor citation:…
Read MoreNicholas Lear
Quartermaster on board of the U. S. S. New Ironsides; commended for highly meritorious conduct during the several engagements with Fort Fisher in December, 1864, and January, 1865. (G.O. 59,…
Read MoreJames Martin
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U. S. S. Richmond, Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; commended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a gun in…
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