List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M–P

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

Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government and is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "…conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States…" Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.^[1]

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

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

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	MacArthur, Arthur, Jr.Arthur MacArthur, Jr.	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tenn.	000000001863-11-25-0000Nov 25, 1863	Father of General Douglas MacArthur, who also was awarded a Medal of Honor
—	Machon, JamesJames Machon	Navy	Boy	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
—	Mack, AlexanderAlexander Mack	Navy	O-03Captain of the Top	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
—	Mack, JohnJohn Mack	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Hendrick Hudson	000000001865-03-05-0000Mar 5, 1865 – 000000001865-03-06-0000Mar 6, 1865	As seaman on board the USS Hendrick Hudson, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March 1865, Mack served with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and, throughout this fierce engagement, made remarkable efforts in assisting transport of the gun.
	Mackie, John F.John F. Mackie	Marine Corps	E-04Corporal	Aboard the USS Galena, Drewry's Bluff	000000001862-05-15-0000May 15, 1862	Serving aboard the USS Galena Mackie was the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor.
—	Madden, MichaelMichael Madden	Army	E-01Private	Masons Island, Maryland	000000001861-09-03-0000Sep 3, 1861	Assisted a wounded comrade to the riverbank and, under heavy fire of the enemy, swam with him across a branch of the Potomac to the Union lines.
—	Madden, WilliamWilliam Madden	Navy	Coal Heaver	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
—	Madison, JamesJames Madison	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	000000001865-03-02-0000Mar 2, 1865	Recapture of General Crook's headquarters flag.
—	Magee, WilliamWilliam Magee	Army	Drummer	Third Battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn.	000000001864-12-05-0000Dec 5, 1864	In a charge, was among the first to reach a battery of the enemy and, with one or two others, mounted the artillery horses and took two guns into the Union lines.
—	Mahoney, JeremiahJeremiah Mahoney	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tennessee	000000001863-11-29-0000November 29, 1863	Capture of flag of 17th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Mandy, Harry J.Harry J. Mandy	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Front Royal, Virginia	000000001864-08-15-0000Aug 15, 1864	Capture of flag of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Mangam, Richard C.Richard C. Mangam	Army	E-01Private	Hatcher's Run, Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	Capture of flag of 8th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.)
—	Manning, Joseph S.Joseph S. Manning	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tennessee	000000001863-11-29-0000November 29, 1863	Capture of flag of 17th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Marland, WilliamWilliam Marland	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Grand Coteau, La.	000000001863-11-03-0000Nov 3, 1863	After having been surrounded by the enemy's cavalry, his support having surrendered, he ordered a charge and saved the section of the battery that was under his command.
—	Marquette, CharlesCharles Marquette	Army	E-05Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	E-05Sergeant Marquette, although wounded, was one of the first to plant colors on the enemy's breastworks.
—	Marsh, AlbertAlbert Marsh	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	000000001864-05-12-0000May 12, 1864	Captured the enemy flag
	Marsh, Charles H.Charles H. Marsh	Army	E-01Private	Back Creek Valley, Virginia	000000001864-07-31-0000Jul 31, 1864	Capture of flag and its bearer.
—	Marsh, GeorgeGeorge Marsh	Army	E-05Sergeant	Elk River, Tenn.	000000001863-07-02-0000Jul 2, 1863	Voluntarily led a small party and, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
—	Martin, Edward S.Edward S. Martin	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Galena, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	Securely lashed to the side of the Oneida which had suffered the loss of her steering apparatus and an explosion of her boiler from enemy fire, the Galena aided the stricken vessel past the enemy forts to safety. Despite heavy damage to his ship from raking enemy fire, Martin performed his duties with skill and courage throughout the action
—	Martin, GeorgeGeorge Martin	Army	E-05Sergeant	Millerstown, Pa.	000000001863-07-01-0000Jul 1863	Enlisted under the name Martin Schwenk, medal was issued under that name.
—	Martin, II, JamesJames Martin, II	Marine Corps	E-05Sergeant	Aboard the USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Sgt. Martin fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the 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.
—	Martin, Sylvester H.Sylvester H. Martin	Army	Lieutenant	Battle of Globe Tavern, Virginia	000000001864-08-19-0000Aug 19, 1864	Gallantly made a most dangerous reconnaissance, discovering the position of the enemy and enabling the division to repulse an attack made in strong force.
—	Martin, WilliamWilliam Martin	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Benton, Yazoo River Expedition	000000001862-12-27-0000December 27, 1862	Serving as boatswain's mate on board the USS Benton during the attack on Hayne's Bluff, Yazoo River, 27 December 1862.
—	Martin, WilliamWilliam Martin	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	000000001862-04-24-0000April 24, 1862	O-03Captain of a gun on board the USS Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862.
	Mason, Elihu H.Elihu H. Mason	Army	E-05Sergeant	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	000000001862-04-01-0000Apr 1862	Fourth person to receive Medal of Honor
—	Mathews, William H.William H. Mathews	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	000000001864-07-30-0000Jul 30, 1864	Enlisted under the name Henry Sivel, and original Medal of Honor issued under that name. A new medal was issued in 1900 under true name.
—	Matthews, John C.John C. Matthews	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	Voluntarily took the colors, whose bearer had been disabled, and, although himself severely wounded, carried the same until the enemy's works were taken.
—	Matthews, MiltonMilton Matthews	Army	E-01Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	Capture of flag of 7th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Mattingly, Henry B.Henry B. Mattingly	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Jonesborough, Georgia	000000001864-09-01-0000Sep 1, 1864	Capture of flag of 6th and 7th Arkansas Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Mattocks, Charles P.Charles P. Mattocks	Army	Major	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Displayed extraordinary gallantry in leading a charge of his regiment which resulted in the capture of a large number of prisoners and a stand of colors.
—	Maxham, Lowell M.Lowell M. Maxham	Army	E-04Corporal	Second Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	000000001863-05-03-0000May 3, 1863	Though severely wounded and in face of a deadly fire from the enemy at short range, he rushed bravely forward and was among the first to enter the enemy's works on the crest of Marye's Heights and helped to plant his regimental colors there.
—	May, WilliamWilliam May	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	000000001864-12-16-0000Dec 16, 1864	Ran ahead of his regiment over the enemy's works and captured from its bearer the flag of Bouanchaud's Battery from Louisiana serving in the Confederate States Army.
—	Mayberry, John B.John B. Mayberry	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	000000001863-07-03-0000Jul 3, 1863	Captured the enemy flag
—	Mayes, William B.William B. Mayes	Army	E-01Private	Near Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia	000000001864-06-15-0000Jun 15, 1864	With one companion and under a fierce fire from the enemy at short range went to the rescue of a wounded comrade who had fallen between the lines and carried him to a place of safety.
—	Maynard, George H.George H. Maynard	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	000000001862-12-13-0000Dec 13, 1862	A wounded and helpless comrade, having been left on the skirmish line, this soldier voluntarily returned to the front under a severe fire and carried the wounded man to a place of safety.
—	McAdams, PeterPeter McAdams	Army	E-04Corporal	Salem Heights, Virginia	000000001863-05-03-0000May 3, 1863	Went 250 yards in front of his regiment toward the position of the enemy and under fire brought within the lines a wounded and unconscious comrade.
—	McAlwee, Benjamin F.Benjamin F. McAlwee	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia	000000001864-07-30-0000Jul 30, 1864	Picked up a shell with burning fuse and threw it over the parapet into the ditch, where it exploded; by this act he probably saved the lives of comrades at the great peril of his own.
—	McAnally, CharlesCharles McAnally	Army	Lieutenant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	000000001864-05-12-0000May 12, 1864	In a hand-to-hand encounter with the enemy captured a flag, was wounded in the act, but continued on duty until he received a second wound.
—	McCammon, William W.William W. McCammon	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Second Battle of Corinth, Mississippi	000000001862-10-03-0000Oct 3, 1862	While on duty as provost marshal, voluntarily assumed command of his company, then under fire, and so continued in command until the repulse and retreat of the enemy on the following day, the loss to this company during the battle being very great.
—	McCarren, BernardBernard McCarren	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	000000001863-07-03-0000Jul 3, 1863	Capture of flag.
—	McCauslln, JosephJoseph McCauslln	Army	E-01Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
—	McCleary, Charles H.Charles H. McCleary	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	000000001864-12-16-0000Dec 16, 1864	Capture of flag of 4th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.), while in advance of his lines.
—	McClelland, James M.James M. McClelland	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	McClelland, MatthewMatthew McClelland	Navy	First Class Fireman	Aboard the USS Richmond, Siege of Port Hudson	000000001863-03-14-0000March 14, 1863	Serving on board the USS Richmond in the attack on Port Hudson, 14 March 1863. Damaged by a 6_inch solid rifle shot which shattered the starboard safety_valve chamber and also damaged the port safety_valve, the fireroom of the Richmond immediately became filled with steam to place it in an extremely critical condition. Acting courageously in this crisis, McClelland persisted in penetrating the steam_filled room in order to haul the hot fires of the furnaces and continued this gallant action until the gravity of the situation had lessened.
—	McConnell, SamuelSamuel McConnell	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	000000001865-04-09-0000Apr 9, 1865	While leading his company in an assault, Capt. McConnell braved an intense fire that mowed down his unit. Upon reaching the breastworks he found that he had only one member of his company with him, Pvt. Wagner. He was so close to an enemy gun that the blast knocked him down a ditch. Getting up, he entered the gun pit, the guncrew fleeing before him. About 30 paces away he saw a Confederate flag bearer and guard which he captured with the last shot in his pistol.
—	McCormick, MichaelMichael McCormick	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Signal, Red River Campaign	000000001864-05-05-0000May 5, 1864	Served as boatswain's mate on board the USS Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the USS Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning the fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Serving as gun captain and wounded early in the battle, McCormick bravely stood by his gun in the face of the enemy fire until ordered to withdraw.
—	McCornack, AndrewAndrew McCornack	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	McCullock, AdamAdam McCullock	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Lackawanna, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 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.
—	McDonald, George E.George E. McDonald	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Fort Stedman, Virginia	000000001865-03-25-0000Mar 25, 1865	Capture of flag
—	McDonald, JohnJohn McDonald	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Baron DeKalb, Yazoo River Expedition	000000001862-12-23-0000December 23, 1862 – 000000001862-12-27-0000December 27, 1862	Serving on board the USS Baron de Kalb, Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862.
—	McDonald, John W.John W. McDonald	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Shiloh, Tenn.	000000001862-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1862	Was severely wounded while endeavoring, at the risk of his life, to carry to a place of safety a wounded and helpless comrade.
—	McElhlnny, Samuel O.Samuel O. McElhlnny	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	McEnroe, Patrick H.Patrick H. McEnroe	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	000000001864-09-19-0000Sep 19, 1864	Capture of colors of 36th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	McFall, DanielDaniel McFall	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	000000001864-05-12-0000May 12, 1864	Captured Col. Barker, commanding the Confederate brigade that charged the Union batteries; on the same day rescued Lt. George W. Harmon of his regiment from the enemy.
—	McFarland, John C.John C. McFarland	Navy	O-03Captain of the Forecastle	Aboard the USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	For not leaving his post while under fire during successful action against Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay.
—	McGinn, EdwardEdward McGinn	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	McGonagle, WilsonWilson McGonagle	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	McGonnigle, Andrew J.Andrew J. McGonnigle	Army	O-03Captain and Assistant Quartermaster	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	000000001864-10-19-0000Oct 19, 1864	While acting chief quartermaster of Gen. Sheridan's forces operating in the Shenandoah Valley was severely wounded while voluntarily leading a brigade of infantry and was commended for the greatest gallantry by Gen. Sheridan.
—	McGough, OwenOwen McGough	Army	E-04Corporal	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	000000001861-07-21-0000Jul 21, 1861	Through his personal exertions under a heavy fire, one of the guns of his battery was brought off the field; all the other guns were lost.
—	McGowan, JohnJohn McGowan	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	000000001862-04-24-0000April 24, 1862	McGowan occupied one of the most responsible positions on the USS Varuna during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and in action against the rebel ship Morgan on 24 April 1862.
—	McGraw, ThomasThomas McGraw	Army	E-05Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	One of the three soldiers most conspicuous for gallantry in the final assault.
—	McGuire, PatrickPatrick McGuire	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's work.
—	McHale, Alexander U.Alexander U. McHale	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	000000001864-05-12-0000May 12, 1864	Captured a Confederate color in a charge, threw the flag over in front of the works, and continued in the charge upon the enemy.
—	McHugh, MartinMartin McHugh	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Cincinnati, Operations against Vicksburg	000000001863-05-27-0000May 27, 1863	Serving on board the USS Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863.
—	McIntosh, JamesJames McIntosh	Navy	O-03Captain of the Top	Aboard the USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 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.
—	McKay, Charles W.Charles W. McKay	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Rocky Face Ridge, Dug Gap, Georgia	000000001864-05-08-0000May 8, 1864	Voluntarily risked his life in rescuing under the fire of the enemy a wounded comrade who was lying between the lines.
—	McKee, GeorgeGeorge McKee	Army	Color Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg
—	McKeen, Nineveh S.Nineveh S. McKeen	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Stone River, Tenn. and Battle of Hoover's Gap, Liberty Gap, Tenn.	000000001862-12-30-0000Dec 30, 1862 and 000000001863-06-25-0000Jun 25, 1863	Conspicuous in the charge at Stone River, Tenn., where he was three times wounded. At Liberty Gap, Tenn., captured colors of 8th Arkansas Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	McKeever, MichaelMichael McKeever	Army	E-01Private	Burnt Ordinary, Virginia	000000001863-01-19-0000Jan 19, 1863	Was one of a small scouting party that charged and routed a mounted force of the enemy six times their number. He led the charge in a most gallant and distinguished manner, going far beyond the call of duty.
	McKnight, WilliamWilliam McKnight	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	000000001862-04-24-0000April 24, 1862	O-03Captain of a gun on board the USS Varuna during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and in action against the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862.
—	McKown, Nathaniel A.Nathaniel A. McKown	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	000000001864-09-29-0000Sep 29, 1864	Capture of flag.
—	McLeod, JamesJames McLeod	Navy	O-03Captain of the Foretop	Aboard the USS Pensacola, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	000000001862-04-24-0000April 24, 1862 – 000000001862-04-25-0000April 25, 1862	O-03Captain of foretop, and a volunteer from the Colorado, McLeod served on board the USS Pensacola during the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip and the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862. Acting as gun captain of the rifled howitzer aft which was much exposed, he served this piece with great ability and activity, although no officer superintended it.
	McMahon, Martin T.Martin T. McMahon	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of White Oak Swamp, Virginia	000000001862-06-30-0000Jun 30, 1862	Under fire of the enemy, successfully destroyed a valuable train that had been abandoned and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy.
—	McMillen, Francis M.Francis M. McMillen	Army	E-05Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	McVeane, John P.John P. McVeane*	Army	E-04Corporal	Fredericksburg Heights, Virginia	000000001863-05-04-0000May 4, 1863	Shot a Confederate color bearer and seized the flag; also approached, alone, a barn between the lines and demanded and received the surrender of a number of the enemy therein.
—	McWhorter, Walter F.Walter F. McWhorter	Army	Commissary Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 6th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.)
—	McWilliams, George W.George W. McWilliams	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Pontoosuc, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	000000001864-12-24-0000Dec 24, 1864 – 000000001865-02-22-0000Feb 22, 1865	Served on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864, to 22 February 1865.
—	Meach, George E.George E. Meach	Army	Farrier	Battle of Opequon, Virginia	000000001864-09-19-0000Sep 19, 1864	Capture of flag
—	Meagher, ThomasThomas Meagher	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	000000001864-09-29-0000Sep 29, 1864	Led a section of his men on the enemy's works, receiving a wound while scaling a parapet.
—	Mears, George W.George W. Mears	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	000000001863-07-02-0000Jul 2, 1863	With five volunteers he gallantly charged on a number of the enemy's sharpshooters concealed in a log house, captured them, and brought them into the Union lines.
—	Melville, CharlesCharles Melville	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Aboard the USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	On board the flagship USS Hartford during action against rebel gunboats, the ram Tennessee, and Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Menter, John W.John W. Menter	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
	Merriam, Henry C.Henry C. Merriam	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	000000001865-04-09-0000Apr 9, 1865	Volunteered to attack the enemy's works in advance of orders and, upon permission being given, made a most gallant assault.
—	Merrifield, James K.James K. Merrifield	Army	E-04Corporal	Second Battle of Franklin, Tenn.	000000001864-11-30-0000Nov 30, 1864	Captured 2 battle flags from the enemy and returned with them to his own lines.
—	Merrill, AugustusAugustus Merrill	Army	O-03Captain	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	With 6 men, captured 69 Confederate prisoners and recaptured several soldiers who had fallen into the enemy's hands.
—	Merrill, GeorgeGeorge Merrill	Army	E-01Private	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	000000001865-01-15-0000Jan 15, 1865	Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading.
—	Merritt, John G.John G. Merritt	Army	E-05Sergeant	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	000000001861-07-21-0000Jul 21, 1861	Gallantry in action; was wounded while capturing flag in advance of his regiment.
—	Meyer, Henry C.Henry C. Meyer	Army	O-03Captain	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001864-06-17-0000Jun 17, 1864	During an assault and in the face of a heavy fire rendered heroic assistance to a wounded and helpless officer, thereby saving his life and in the performance of this gallant act sustained a severe wound.
—	Mifflin, JamesJames Mifflin	Navy	Engineer's Cook	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
	Miles, Nelson A.Nelson A. Miles	Army	Colonel	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	000000001863-05-02-0000May 2, 1863 – 000000001863-05-03-0000May 3, 1863	Holding with his command an advanced position against repeated assaults by the enemy.
—	Miller, AndrewAndrew Miller	Marine Corps	E-05Sergeant	Aboard the USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	Served board the USS Richmond during Battle of Fort Morgan.
—	Miller, FrankFrank Miller	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 25th Battalion Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.); was taken prisoner, but successfully retained his trophy until recaptured.
—	Miller, Henry A.Henry A. Miller	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	000000001865-04-09-0000Apr 9, 1865	Capture of flag
—	Miller, Jacob C.Jacob C. Miller	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
	Miller, JamesJames Miller	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Marblehead	000000001863-12-25-0000December 25, 1863	Served as quartermaster on board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Acting courageously under the fierce hostile fire, Miller behaved gallantly throughout the engagement which resulted in the enemy's withdrawal and abandonment of its arms.
—	Miller, James P.James P. Miller	Army	E-01Private	Selma, Alabama	000000001865-04-02-0000April 2, 1865	Capture of standard of 12th Mississippi Cavalry (C.S.A.).
—	Miller, JohnJohn Miller	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	000000001863-07-03-0000Jul 3, 1863	for capture of 2 flags
—	Miller, JohnJohn Miller	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	000000001865-03-02-0000Mar 2, 1865	for capture of flag
—	Miller, William E.William E. Miller	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	000000001863-07-03-0000Jul 3, 1863	Without orders, led a charge of his squadron upon the flank of the enemy, checked his attack, and cut off and dispersed the rear of his column.
—	Milliken, DanielDaniel Milliken	Navy	Quarter Gunner	Aboard the USS New Ironsides, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	000000001864-12-01-0000Dec 1864 – 000000001865-01-01-0000Jan 1865	Milliken 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.
—	Mills, CharlesCharles Mills	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Minnesota, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	000000001865-01-15-0000Jan 15, 1865	On board the USS Minnesota, in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.
—	Mills, Frank W.Frank W. Mills	Army	E-05Sergeant	Sandy Cross Roads, North Carolina	000000001862-09-04-0000Sep 4, 1862	While scouting, this soldier, in command of an advance of but 3 or 4 men, came upon the enemy, and charged them without orders, the rest of the troops following, the whole force of the enemy, 120 men, being captured.
—	Mindil, George W.George W. Mindil	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia	000000001862-05-05-0000May 5, 1862	As aide_de_camp led the charge with a part of a regiment, pierced the enemy's center, silenced some of his artillery, and, getting in his rear, caused him to abandon his position.
—	Mitchell, Alexander H.Alexander H. Mitchell	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	000000001864-05-12-0000May 12, 1864	Capture of flag of 18th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), in a personal encounter with the color bearer.
—	Mitchell, TheodoreTheodore Mitchell	Army	E-01Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	Capture of the flag of the Tennessee Brigade (C.S.A.).
	Moffitt, John H.John H. Moffitt	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia	000000001862-06-27-0000Jun 27, 1862	Voluntarily took up the regimental colors after several color bearers had been shot down and carried them until himself wounded.
—	Molbone, ArchibaldArchibald Molbone	Army	E-05Sergeant	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 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.
	Molloy, HughHugh Molloy	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Aboard the USS Fort Hindman	000000001864-03-02-0000March 2, 1864	Served on board the USS Fort Hindman during the engagement near Harrisonburg, La., 2 March 1864.
—	Monaghan, PatrickPatrick Monaghan	Army	E-04Corporal	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001864-06-17-0000Jun 17, 1864	Recapture of colors of 7th New York Heavy Artillery.
—	Montgomery, RobertRobert Montgomery	Navy	O-03Captain of the Afterguard	Aboard the USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	000000001864-12-23-0000December 23, 1864	Montgomery served on board the USS Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.
—	Moore, CharlesCharles Moore	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Marblehead	000000001863-12-25-0000Dec 25, 1863	Serving on board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island.
—	Moore, CharlesCharles Moore	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	000000001864-06-19-0000Jun 19, 1864	Served as seaman on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
—	Moore, Daniel B.Daniel B. Moore	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	000000001865-04-09-0000Apr 9, 1865	At the risk of his own life saved the life of an officer who had been shot down and overpowered by superior numbers.
—	Moore, GeorgeGeorge Moore	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Rhode Island, loss of USS Monitor	000000001862-12-30-0000December 30, 1862	Served on board the USS Rhode Island which was engaged in saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor, 30 December 1862.
—	Moore, George G.George G. Moore	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia	000000001864-09-22-0000Sep 22, 1864	Capture of flag
—	Moore, Wilbur F.Wilbur F. Moore	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	000000001864-12-16-0000Dec 16, 1864	Captured flag of a Confederate battery while far in advance of the Union lines.
—	Moore, WilliamWilliam Moore	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Benton	000000001862-12-27-0000December 27, 1862	Serving as boatswain's mate on board the USS Benton during the attack on Hayne's Bluff, Yazoo River, 27 December 1862.
—	Morey, DelanoDelano Morey	Army	E-01Private	Battle of McDowell, Virginia	000000001862-05-08-0000May 8, 1862	After the charge of the command had been repulsed, he rushed forward alone with an empty gun and captured two of the enemy's sharpshooters.
—	Morford, JeromeJerome Morford	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Morgan, James H.James H. Morgan	Navy	O-03Captain of the Top	Aboard the USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	As captain of a gun on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Morgan, LewisLewis Morgan	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	000000001864-05-12-0000May 12, 1864	Capture of flag from the enemy's works.
—	Morgan, Richard H.Richard H. Morgan	Army	E-04Corporal	Columbus, Georgia	000000001865-04-16-0000Apr 16, 1865	Capture of flag inside the enemy's works, contesting for its possession with its bearer.
	Morrill, Walter GoodaleWalter Goodale Morrill	Army	O-03Captain	Second Battle of Rappahannock Station, Virginia	000000001863-11-07-0000Nov 7, 1863	Learning that an assault was to be made upon the enemy's works by other troops, this officer voluntarily joined the storming party with about 50 men of his regiment, and by his dash and gallantry rendered effective service in the assault.
—	Morris, WilliamWilliam Morris	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of 40th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).[2]
—	Morrison, FrancisFrancis Morrison	Army	E-01Private	Bermuda Hundred Campaign, Virginia	000000001864-06-17-0000Jun 17, 1864	Voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire to bring off a wounded comrade.
—	Morrison, John G.John G. Morrison	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Carondelet	000000001862-07-15-0000July 15, 1862	Serving as coxswain on board the USS Carondelet, Morrison was commended for meritorious conduct in general and especially for his heroic conduct and his inspiring example to the crew in the engagement with the rebel ram Arkansas, Yazoo River, 15 July 1862.
—	Morse, BenjaminBenjamin Morse	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	000000001864-05-12-0000May 12, 1864	Capture of colors of 4th Georgia Battery (C.S.A.)
—	Morse, Charles E.Charles E. Morse	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	000000001864-05-05-0000May 5, 1864	Voluntarily rushed back into the enemy's lines, took the colors from the color sergeant, who was mortally wounded, and, although himself wounded, carried them through the fight.
—	Morton, Charles W.Charles W. Morton	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Benton, Yazoo River Expedition	000000001862-12-23-0000December 23, 1862 – 000000001862-12-27-0000December 27, 1862
—	Mostoller, John W.John W. Mostoller	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Lynchburg, Virginia	000000001864-06-18-0000Jun 18, 1864	Voluntarily led a charge on a Confederate battery (the officers of the company being disabled) and compelled its hasty removal.
	Mulholland, St. Clair A.St. Clair A. Mulholland	Army	Major	Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia	000000001863-05-04-0000May 4, 1863 – 000000001863-05-05-0000May 5, 1863	In command of the picket line held the enemy in check all night to cover the retreat of the Army.
—	Mullen, PatrickPatrick Mullen	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Wyandank, Mattox Creek	000000001865-03-17-0000Mar 17, 1865	Served as boatswain's mate on board the USS Wyandank during a boat expedition up Mattox Creek, 17 March 1865.
—	Mullen, PatrickPatrick Mullen	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Don	000000001865-05-01-0000May 1, 1865	for saving an officer from drowning
—	Mundell, Walter L.Walter L. Mundell	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag.
—	Munsell, Harvey M.Harvey M. Munsell	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	000000001863-07-01-0000Jul 1, 1863 – 000000001863-07-03-0000Jul 3, 1863	Gallant and courageous conduct as color bearer. (This noncommissioned officer carried the colors of his regiment through 13 engagements.)
	Murphy, Charles J.Charles J. Murphy	Army	O-02First Lieutenant and Quartermaster	First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia	000000001861-07-21-0000Jul 21, 1861	Took a rifle and voluntarily fought with his regiment in the ranks; when the regiment was forced back, voluntarily remained on the field caring for the wounded, and was there taken prisoner.
—	Murphy, Daniel J.Daniel J. Murphy	Army	E-05Sergeant	Hatchers Run, Virginia	000000001864-10-27-0000Oct 27, 1864	Capture of flag of 47th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Murphy, Denis J. F.Denis J. F. Murphy	Army	E-05Sergeant	Second Battle of Corinth, Mississippi	000000001862-10-03-0000Oct 3, 1862	Although wounded three times, carried the colors throughout the conflict.
—	Murphy, James T.James T. Murphy	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Fort Stedman, Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-03-25-0000Mar 25, 1865	A piece of artillery having been silenced by the enemy, this soldier voluntarily assisted in working the piece, conducting himself throughout the engagement in a gallant and fearless manner.
—	Murphy, John P.John P. Murphy	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	000000001862-09-17-0000Sep 17, 1862	Capture of flag of 13th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
	Murphy, Michael C.Michael C. Murphy	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Battle of North Anna, Virginia	000000001864-05-24-0000May 24, 1864	This officer, commanding the regiment, kept it on the field exposed to the fire of the enemy for 3 hours without being able to fire one shot in return because of the ammunition being exhausted.
—	Murphy, PatrickPatrick Murphy	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	Served as boatswain's mate on board the USS Metacomet, during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Murphy, Robinson B.Robinson B. Murphy	Army	Musician	Battle of Ezra Church, Atlanta, Georgia	000000001864-07-28-0000Jul 28, 1864	Being orderly to the brigade commander, he voluntarily led two regiments as reinforcements into line of battle, where he had his horse shot under him.
—	Murphy, ThomasThomas Murphy	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	000000001864-09-30-0000Sep 30, 1864	Capture of flag
—	Murphy, Thomas C.Thomas C. Murphy	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Voluntarily crossed the line of heavy fire of Union and Confederate forces, carrying a message to stop the firing of one Union regiment on another.
—	Murphy, Thomas J.Thomas J. Murphy	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Five Forks, Virginia	000000001865-04-01-0000Apr 1, 1865	Capture of flag
—	Myers, George S.George S. Myers	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia	000000001863-09-19-0000Sep 19, 1863	Saved the regimental colors by greatest personal devotion and bravery.
—	Myers, William H.William H. Myers	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia	000000001865-04-09-0000Apr 9, 1865	Gallantry in action; was 5 times wounded.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	Nash, Henry H.Henry H. Nash	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-03-0000May 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.
—	Naylor, DavidDavid Naylor	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	For his actions while on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864
—	Neahr, Zachariah C.Zachariah C. Neahr	Army	E-01Private	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	000000001865-01-15-0000Jan 15, 1865	Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading.
—	Neil, JohnJohn Neil	Navy	Quarter Gunner	Aboard the USS Agawam, First Battle of Fort Fisher	000000001864-12-23-0000December 23, 1864	For his actions while serving on board the USS Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864
—	Neville, Edwin M.Edwin M. Neville	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Capture of the enemy flag
	Newland, William D.William D. Newland	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Aboard the USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	Newland distinguished himself on board the USS Oneida for his good conduct and faithful discharge of his station, behaving splendidly under the fire of the enemy and throughout the battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan.
—	Newman, Marcellus J.Marcellus J. Newman	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Resaca, Georgia	000000001864-05-14-0000May 14, 1864	Voluntarily returned, in the face of a severe fire from the enemy, and rescued a wounded comrade who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.
—	Newman, William H.William H. Newman	Army	Lieutenant	Near Amelia Springs, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Capture of the enemy flag
—	Nibbe, John H.John H. Nibbe	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Petrel	000000001864-04-22-0000April 22, 1864	Served as quartermaster on board the USS Petrel during its capture in Yazoo River, 22 April 1864.
—	Nichols, Henry C.Henry C. Nichols	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	000000001865-04-09-0000Apr 9, 1865	Voluntarily made a reconnaissance in advance of the line held by his regiment and, under a heavy fire, obtained information of great value.
—	Nichols, WilliamWilliam Nichols	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864.
—	Niven, RobertRobert Niven	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia	000000001865-03-02-0000Mar 2, 1865	Capture of 2 flags
—	Noble, DanielDaniel Noble	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Metacomet, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	As landsman on board the USS Metacomet, Noble served among the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the U.S. Monitor Tecumseh when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Nolan, John J.John J. Nolan	Army	E-05Sergeant	Georgia Landing, La.	000000001862-10-27-0000Oct 27, 1862	Although prostrated by a cannon shot, refused to give up the flag which he was carrying as color bearer of his regiment and continued to carry it at the head of the regiment throughout the engagement.
—	Noll, ConradConrad Noll	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	000000001864-05-12-0000May 12, 1864	Seized the colors, the color bearer having been shot down, and gallantly fought his way out with them, though the enemy were on the left flank and rear.
—	North, Jasper N.Jasper N. North	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Norton, Elliott M.Elliott M. Norton	Army	O-01Second Lieutenant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Rushed ahead of his column and captured the flag of the 44th Tennessee Infantry (C.S.A.).
—	Norton, John R.John R. Norton	Army	Lieutenant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Capture of the enemy flag
—	Norton, Llewellyn P.Llewellyn P. Norton	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Charged the enemy and, with the assistance of Corporal Bringle, captured a fieldpiece with 2 prisoners.
—	Noyes, William W.William W. Noyes	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia	000000001864-05-12-0000May 12, 1864	Standing upon the top of the breastworks, deliberately took aim and fired no less than 15 shots into the enemy's lines, but a few yards away.
—	Nugent, ChristopherChristopher Nugent	Marine Corps	Orderly Sergeant	Aboard the USS Fort Henry	000000001863-06-15-0000June 15, 1863	For his actions while serving on board the USS Fort Henry, Crystal River, Fla., 15 June 1863.
—	Nutting, LeeLee Nutting	Army	O-03Captain	Todd's Tavern, Virginia	000000001864-05-08-0000May 8, 1864	Led the regiment in charge at a critical moment under a murderous fire until he fell desperately wounded.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	Packard, Loron F.Loron F. Packard	Army	E-01Private	Raccoon Ford, Virginia	000000001863-11-27-0000November 27, 1863	After his command had retreated, this soldier, voluntarily and alone, returned to the assistance of a comrade and rescued him from the hands of 3 armed Confederates.
—	George H. Palmer	Army	Musician	Lexington, Mo.	000000001861-09-20-0000September 20, 1861	Volunteered to fight in the trenches and also led a charge which resulted in the recapture of a Union hospital, together with Confederate sharpshooters then occupying the same.
—	Palmer, John G.John G. Palmer	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	000000001862-12-13-0000Dec 13, 1862	First of 6 men who volunteered to assist gunner of a battery upon which the enemy was concentrating its fire, and fought with the battery until the close of the engagement. His commanding officer felt he would never see this man alive again.
	Palmer, William J.William J. Palmer	Army	Colonel	Red Hill, Ala.	000000001865-01-14-0000Jan 14, 1865	Attacked and defeated a superior force of the enemy without losing a man.
	Parker, ThomasThomas Parker	Army	E-04Corporal	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia and Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865 and 000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Planted the first color on the enemy's works. Carried the regimental colors over the creek after the regiment had broken and been repulsed.
—	Parker, WilliamWilliam Parker	Navy	O-03Captain of the Afterguard	Aboard the USS Cayuga, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	000000001862-04-24-0000April 24, 1862 – 000000001862-04-25-0000April 25, 1862	At the wheel on board the USS Cayuga during the capture of Forts St. Philip and Jackson, and New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862.
—	Parks, GeorgeGeorge Parks	Navy	O-03Captain of the Forecastle	Aboard the USS Richmond, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 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.
—	Parks, Henry J.Henry J. Parks	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia	000000001864-10-19-0000Oct 19, 1864	While alone and in advance of his unit and attempting to cut off the retreat of a supply wagon, he fought and sent to flight a Confederate color bearer. After capturing the color bearer and leaving him in the rear, he returned to the front and captured 3 more wagons and drivers.
—	Parks, James W.James W. Parks	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	000000001864-12-16-0000Dec 16, 1864	Capture of flag
	Parrott, JacobJacob Parrott	Army	E-01Private	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	000000001862-04-01-0000Apr 1862	First Medal of Honor recipient.
—	Parsons, JoelJoel Parsons	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
—	Patterson, John H.John H. Patterson	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia	000000001864-05-05-0000May 5, 1864	Under the heavy fire of the advancing enemy, picked up and carried several hundred yards to a place of safety a wounded officer of his regiment who was helpless and would otherwise have been burned in the forest.
—	Patterson, John T.John T. Patterson	Army	Principal Musician	Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia	000000001863-06-14-0000Jun 14, 1863	With one companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union line, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture.
—	Paul, William H.William H. Paul	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Antietam, Maryland	000000001862-09-17-0000Sep 17, 1862	Under a most withering and concentrated fire, voluntarily picked up the colors of his regiment, when the bearer and 2 of the color guard had been killed, and bore them aloft throughout the entire battle.
—	Pay, Byron E.Byron E. Pay	Army	E-01Private	Nolensville, Tenn.	000000001863-02-15-0000Feb 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.
—	Payne, Irvin C.Irvin C. Payne	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Capture of Virginia State colors.
—	Payne, Thomas H. L.Thomas H. L. Payne	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	000000001865-04-09-0000Apr 9, 1865	While acting regimental quartermaster, learning of an expected assault, requested assignment to a company that had no commissioned officers present; was so assigned, and was one of the first to lead his men into the enemy's works.
—	Pearsall, PlattPlatt Pearsall	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
	Pearson, Alfred L.Alfred L. Pearson	Army	Colonel	Battle of Lewis's Farm, Virginia	000000001865-03-29-0000Mar 29, 1865	Seeing a brigade forced back by the enemy, he seized his regimental color, called on his men to follow him, and advanced upon the enemy under a severe fire. The whole brigade took up the advance, the lost ground was regained, and the enemy was repulsed.
—	Pease, JoachimJoachim Pease	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	000000001864-06-19-0000June 19, 1864	Served as seaman on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
—	Peck, CassiusCassius Peck	Army	E-01Private	Near Blackburn's Ford, Virginia	000000001862-09-19-0000Sep 19, 1862	Took command of such soldiers as he could get and attacked and captured a Confederate battery of 4 guns. Also, while on a reconnaissance, overtook and captured a Confederate soldier.
—	Peck, Oscar E.Oscar E. Peck	Navy	Second Class Boy	Aboard the USS Varuna, Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip	000000001862-04-24-0000April 24, 1862	Peck served as second class boy on board the Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862.
	Peck, Theodore S.Theodore S. Peck	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Newport Barracks, North Carolina	000000001864-02-02-0000Feb 2, 1864	By long and persistent resistance and burning the bridges, kept a superior force of the enemy at bay and covered the retreat of the garrison.
—	Peirsol, James K.James K. Peirsol	Army	E-05Sergeant	Paines Crossroads, Virginia	000000001865-04-05-0000Apr 5, 1865	Capture of flag
	Pelham, WilliamWilliam Pelham	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Hartford, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	On board the flagship USS Hartford during successful actions against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
	Pennypacker, GalushaGalusha Pennypacker	Army	Colonel	Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina	000000001865-01-15-0000Jan 15, 1865	Gallantly led the charge over a traverse and planted the colors of one of his regiments thereon, was severely wounded.
—	Pentzer, Patrick H.Patrick H. Pentzer	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala.	000000001865-04-09-0000Apr 9, 1865	Among the first to enter the enemy's entrenchments, he received the surrender of a Confederate general officer and his headquarters flag.
—	Perry, ThomasThomas Perry	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	000000001864-06-19-0000June 19, 1864	Served as boatswain's mate on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.
—	Pesch, JosephJoseph Pesch	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Grand Gulf, Mississippi	000000001863-04-28-0000Apr 28, 1863 – 000000001863-04-29-0000Apr 29, 1863	With 2 comrades voluntarily took position on board the steamer Cheeseman, in charge of all the guns and ammunition of the battery, and remained in charge of the same, although the steamer became unmanageable and was exposed for some time to a heavy fire from the enemy.
—	Peters, Henry C.Henry C. Peters	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-03-0000May 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
—	Peterson, AlfredAlfred Peterson	Navy	Seaman	Aboard the USS Commodore Perry	000000001862-10-03-0000October 3, 1862	On board the USS Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Virginia, 3 October 1862.
—	Petty, PhilipPhilip Petty	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia	000000001862-12-13-0000Dec 13, 1862	Took up the colors as they fell out of the hands of the wounded color bearer and carried them forward in the charge.
	Phelps, Charles E.Charles E. Phelps	Army	Colonel	Laurel Hill, Virginia	000000001864-05-08-0000May 8, 1864	Rode to the head of the assaulting column, then much broken by severe losses and faltering under the close fire of artillery, placed himself conspicuously in front of the troops, and gallantly rallied and led them to within a few feet of the enemy's works, where he was severely wounded and captured.
—	Phillips, JosiahJosiah Phillips	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Sutherland's Station, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	Capture of flag
—	Phinney, WilliamWilliam Phinney	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	Aboard the USS Lackawanna, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	On board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram, Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
	Phisterer, FrederickFrederick Phisterer	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn.	000000001862-12-31-0000Dec 31, 1862	Voluntarily conveyed, under a heavy fire, information to the commander of a battalion of regular troops by which the battalion was saved from capture or annihilation.
—	Pickle, Alonzo H.Alonzo H. Pickle	Army	E-05Sergeant	Deep Bottom, Virginia	000000001864-08-14-0000Aug 14, 1864	At the risk of his life, voluntarily went to the assistance of a wounded officer lying close to the enemy's lines and, under fire carried him to a place of safety.
—	Pike, Edward M.Edward M. Pike	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Cotton Plant, Ark.	000000001862-07-07-0000Jul 7, 1862	While the troops were falling back before a superior force, this soldier, assisted by one companion, and while under severe fire at close range, saved a cannon from capture by the enemy.
	Pingree, Samuel E.Samuel E. Pingree	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Lee's Mills, Virginia	000000001862-04-16-0000Apr 16, 1862	Gallantly led his company across a wide, deep creek, drove the enemy from the rifle pits, which were within 2 yards of the farther bank, and remained at the head of his men until a second time severely wounded.
—	Pinkham, Charles H.Charles H. Pinkham	Army	E-05Sergeant Major	Battle of Fort Stedman, Virginia	000000001865-03-25-0000Mar 25, 1865	Captured the flag of the 57th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.) and saved his own colors by tearing them from the staff while the enemy was in the camp.
	Pinn, RobertRobert Pinn	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia	000000001864-09-29-0000Sep 29, 1864	Took command of his company after all the officers had been killed or wounded and gallantly led it in battle.
	Pipes, JamesJames Pipes	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. and Second Battle of Ream's Station, Virginia	000000001863-07-02-0000Jul 2, 1863 and 000000001864-08-25-0000Aug 25, 1864	While a sergeant and retiring with his company before the rapid advance of the enemy at Gettysburg, he and a companion stopped and carried to a place of safety a wounded and helpless comrade; in this act both he and his companion were severely wounded. A year later, at Reams Station, Virginia, while commanding a skirmish line, voluntarily assisted in checking a flank movement of the enemy, and while so doing was severely wounded, suffering the loss of an arm.
—	Pitman, George J.George J. Pitman	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Capture of flag of the Sumter Heavy Artillery (C.S.A.).
	Pittenger, WilliamWilliam Pittenger	Army	E-05Sergeant	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	000000001862-04-01-0000Apr 1862	Fifth person to receive Medal of Honor
—	Plant, Henry E.Henry E. Plant	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina	000000001865-03-19-0000Mar 19, 1865	Rushed into the midst of the enemy and rescued the colors, the color bearer having fallen mortally wounded.
—	Platt, George C.George C. Platt	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Fairfield, Pa.	000000001863-07-03-0000Jul 3, 1863	Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand-to-hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy.
—	Plimley, WilliamWilliam Plimley	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Hatcher's Run, Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 2, 1865	While acting as aide to a general officer, voluntarily accompanied a regiment in an assault on the enemy's works and acted as leader of the movement which resulted in the rout of the enemy and the capture of a large number of prisoners.
—	Plowman, George H.George H. Plowman	Army	E-05Sergeant Major	Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001864-06-17-0000Jun 17, 1864	Recaptured the colors of the 2d Pennsylvania Provisional Artillery.
—	Plunkett, ThomasThomas Plunkett	Army	E-05Sergeant	Fredericksburg, Virginia	000000001862-12-11-0000December 11, 1862	Seized the colors of his regiment, the color bearer having been shot down, and bore them to the front where both his arms were carried off by a shell.
—	Pond, George F.George F. Pond	Army	E-01Private	Drywood, Kansas	000000001864-05-15-0000May 15, 1864	With 2 companions, attacked a greatly superior force of guerrillas, routed them, and rescued several prisoners.
	Pond, JamesJames Pond	Army	O-02First Lieutenant	Battle of Baxter Springs, Kans.	000000001863-10-06-0000Oct 6, 1863	While in command of 2 companies of Cavalry, was surprised and attacked by several times his own number of guerrillas, but gallantly rallied his men, and after a severe struggle drove the enemy outside the fortifications. 1st Lt. Pond then went outside the works and, alone and unaided, fired a howitzer 3 times, throwing the enemy into confusion and causing him to retire.
—	Poole, William B.William B. Poole	Navy	Quartermaster	Aboard the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France	000000001864-06-19-0000June 19, 1864	He was serving as a Quartermaster on the sloop of war USS Kearsarge when she sank the commerce raider CSS Alabama off Cherbourg, France. He was awarded his Medal of Honor for gallantry under fire exhibited while steering the ship.
—	Porter, AmbroseAmbrose Porter	Army	Commissary Sergeant	Tallahatchie River, Mississippi	000000001864-08-07-0000Aug 7, 1864	Was 1 of 4 volunteers who swam the river under a brisk fire of the enemy's sharpshooters and brought over a ferry boat by means of which the troops crossed and dislodged the enemy from a strong position.
	Porter, HoraceHorace Porter	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia	000000001863-09-20-0000Sep 20, 1863	While acting as a volunteer aide, at a critical moment when the lines were broken, rallied enough fugitives to hold the ground under heavy fire long enough to effect the escape of wagon trains and batteries.
	Porter, John R.John R. Porter	Army	E-01Private	Great Locomotive Chase, Georgia	000000001862-04-01-0000Apr 1862	One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia, in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
—	Porter, WilliamWilliam Porter	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia	000000001865-04-06-0000Apr 6, 1865	Among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.
	Post, Philip S.Philip S. Post	Army	Colonel	Battle of Nashville, Tenn.	000000001864-12-15-0000Dec 15, 1864 – 000000001864-12-16-0000Dec 16, 1864	Led his brigade in an attack on a strong position under intense fire. Later a U.S. Representative for Illinois.
—	Postles, James P.James P. Postles	Army	O-03Captain	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	000000001863-07-02-0000Jul 2, 1863	Voluntarily delivered an order in the face of heavy fire of the enemy.
—	Potter, George W.George W. Potter	Army	E-01Private	Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia	000000001865-04-02-0000Apr 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.
—	Potter, Norman F.Norman F. Potter	Army	First Sergeant	Battle of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.	000000001863-11-24-0000Nov 24, 1863	Capture of flag (Bragg's army).
—	Powell, William HenryWilliam Henry Powell	Army	Major	Sinking Creek Valley, Virginia	000000001862-11-26-0000Nov 26, 1862	Distinguished services in raid, where with 20 men, he charged and captured the enemy's camp, 500 strong, without the loss of man or gun.
—	Power, AlbertAlbert Power	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark.	000000001862-03-07-0000Mar 7, 1862	Under a heavy fire and at great personal risk went to the aid of a dismounted comrade who was surrounded by the enemy, took him up on his own horse, and carried him to a place of safety.
—	Powers, Wesley J.Wesley J. Powers	Army	E-04Corporal	Oostanaula, Georgia	000000001865-04-03-0000Apr 3, 1865	Voluntarily swam the river under heavy fire and secured a ferryboat, by means of which the command crossed.
—	Prance, GeorgeGeorge Prance	Navy	O-03Captain of the Main Top	Aboard the USS Ticonderoga, First and Second Battles of Fort Fisher	000000001864-12-01-0000Dec 1864 – 000000001865-01-01-0000Jan 1865	On board the USS Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865.
—	Prentice, Joseph R.Joseph R. Prentice	Army	E-01Private	Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tenn.	000000001862-12-31-0000Dec 31, 1862	Voluntarily rescued the body of his commanding officer, who had fallen mortally wounded. He brought off the field his mortally wounded leader under direct and constant rifle fire.
—	Preston, JohnJohn Preston	Navy	Landsman	Aboard the USS Oneida, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	Served on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.
—	Preston, Noble D.Noble D. Preston	Army	O-02First Lieutenant and Commissary	Battle of Trevilian Station, Virginia	000000001864-06-11-0000Jun 11, 1864	Voluntarily led a charge in which he was severely wounded.
—	Price, EdwardEdward Price	Navy	Coxswain	Aboard the USS Brooklyn, Battle of Mobile Bay	000000001864-08-05-0000Aug 5, 1864	On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay.
—	Province, GeorgeGeorge Province	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Aboard the USS Santiago de Cuba, Second Battle of Fort Fisher	000000001865-01-15-0000Jan 15, 1865	On board the USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher.
—	Purcell, Hiram W.Hiram W. Purcell	Army	E-05Sergeant	Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia	000000001862-05-31-0000May 31, 1862	While carrying the regimental colors on the retreat he returned to face the advancing enemy, flag in hand, and saved the other colors, which would otherwise have been captured.
	Purman, James J.James J. Purman	Army	Lieutenant	Battle of Gettysburg, Pa.	000000001863-07-02-0000Jul 2, 1863	Voluntarily assisted a wounded comrade to a place of apparent safety while the enemy were in close proximity; he received the fire of the enemy and a wound which resulted in the amputation of his left leg.
—	Putnam, Edgar P.Edgar P. Putnam	Army	E-05Sergeant	Crumps Creek, Virginia	000000001864-05-27-0000May 27, 1864	With a small force on a reconnaissance drove off a strong body of the enemy, charged into another force of the enemy's cavalry and stampeded them, taking 27 prisoners.
—	Putnam, Winthrop D.Winthrop D. Putnam	Army	E-04Corporal	Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi	000000001863-05-22-0000May 22, 1863	Carried, with others, by hand, a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
—	Pyne, GeorgeGeorge Pyne	Navy	Seaman	USS Magnolia Landing Party, Battle of Natural Bridge	000000001865-03-05-0000Mar 5, 1865 – 000000001865-03-06-0000Mar 6, 1865	Served as a seaman on board the USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March 1865.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients

References

1. ↑ Defense link Medal of Honor history
2. ↑ "William Powers Morris". MilitaryTimes Hall of Valor. Gannett Government Media. Retrieved December 31, 2013. 

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