Winners of the Medal of Honor for the Gettysburg Campaign
Statistics about the Medal of Honor
Awards by Battle
| Action | Number Awarded |
| Second Winchester | 3 |
| Aldie | 1 |
| Hanover | 1 |
| Gettysburg | 64 |
| Fairfield | 2 |
| Monterey Pass | 1 |
| Williamsport | 1 |
Winners by State
| State | Number of Winners |
| Connecticut | 3 |
| Delaware | 3 |
| Indiana | 1 |
| Maine | 2 |
| Massachusetts | 6 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Minnesota | 2 |
| New York | 14 |
| Ohio | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | 23 |
| West Virginia | 2 |
| Wisconsin | 2 |
| United States Regulars | 4 |
| Vermont | 4 |
Winners by Corps
| Corps | Number of Winners |
| First | 10 |
| Second | 28 |
| Third | 6 |
| Fifth | 8 |
| Sixth | 1 |
| Eighth (Not part of the AOP) | 3 |
| Eleventh | 3 |
| Twelfth | 0 |
| Cavalry | 8 |
| Artillery Reserve | 3 |
The 73 Winners of the Medal of Honor During the Gettysburg Campaign
Corporal Nathaniel M. Allen (April 20, 1840 — July 30, 1900), 1st Massachusetts Infantry.
“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.”
Private Elijah William Bacon (c. 1836 – May 6, 1864), 14th Connecticut Infantry.
“Capture of flag of 16th North Carolina regiment (C.S.A.).” Pvt. Bacon fell at the Wilderness.
2nd Lieutenant George Grenville Benedict (10 December 1826 – 8 April 1907), 12th Vermont Infantry.
“Passed through a murderous fire of grape and canister in delivering orders and re-formed the crowded lines.”
Captain Morris Brown Jr. (August, 1842 – June 22, 1864), 126th New York Infantry.
“Capture of flag.” (28th North Carolina Infantry).
Private Thomas Burke (1842 – March 15, 1902), 5th New York Cavalry.
“Capture of battle flag.” (13th Virginia Cavalry at the Battle of Hanover)
Major Charles E. Capehart (1833–1911), 1st West Virginia Cavalry.
“While commanding the regiment, Major Capehart 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.” (Battle of Monterey Pass)
Sergent Hugh Carey (1840–1886), 82nd New York Infantry.
“Captured the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), being twice wounded in the effort.”
Private Casper R. Carlisle (1841 to April 29, 1908), Company F, Pennsylvania Light Artillery.
“Saved a gun of his battery under heavy musketry fire, most of the horses being killed and the drivers wounded.”
Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain (September 8, 1828 to February 24, 1914), 20th Maine Infantry.
“For daring heroism and great tenacity in holding his position on the Little Round Top against repeated assaults, and carrying the advance position on the Great Round Top.”
Corporal Harrison Clark (April 10, 1842 to April 18, 1913), 125th New York Infantry.
“Seized the colors and advanced with them after the color bearer had been shot.”
Private John E. Clopp (c. 1845 to April 6, 1866), 71st Pennsylvania Infantry.
“Capture of flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), wresting it from the color bearer.”
Sergent Francis Jefferson Coates (August 24, 1843 – January 27, 1880), 7th Wisconsin Infantry.
“Unsurpassed courage in battle, where he had both eyes shot out.”
First Lieutenant Alonzo Hereford Cushing (January 19, 1841 – July 3, 1863), 4th United States Battery A.
“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.”
Corporal Joseph H. De Castro (November 14, 1844 – May 8, 1892), 19th Massachusetts Infantry.
“Capture of flag of 19th Virginia Infantry regiment (C.S.A.).”
Colonel Luigi Palma di Cesnola (July 29, 1832 – November 20, 1904), 4th New York Cavalry.
“Was present, in arrest, when, seeing his regiment fall back, he rallied his men, accompanied them, without arms, in a second charge, and in recognition of his gallantry was released from arrest. He continued in the action at the head of his regiment until he was desperately wounded and taken prisoner.” (Battle of Aldie)
Sergeant Sergeant George Henry Doré (June 24, 1845 – February 8, 1927), 126th New York Infantry.
“The colors being struck down by a shell as the enemy were charging, this soldier rushed out and seized it, exposing himself to the fire of both sides.”
Second Lieutenant James R. Durham (February 7, 1833 – August 6, 1904), 12th West Virginia Infantry.
“Second Lieutenant Durham led his command over the stone wall, where he was wounded.” (Second Battle of Winchester)
Musician Richard Enderlin (January 11, 1843 – February 11, 1930), 73rd Ohio Infantry
“Voluntarily took a rifle and served as a soldier in the ranks during the first and second days of the battle. Voluntarily and at his own imminent peril went into the enemy’s lines at night and, under a sharp fire, rescued a wounded comrade.”
Sergent Benjamin Franklin Falls (July 1, 1824 – May 12, 1864), 19th Massachusetts Infantry.
“Capture of flag.” (19th Virginia Infantry). Sgt. Falls fell at Spotsylvania.
Captain John Barclay Fassett (c. 1843 to January 18, 1905), 23rd Pennsylvania Infantry.
“While acting as an aide, voluntarily led a regiment to the relief of a battery and recaptured its guns from the enemy.”
Corporal Christopher Flynn (December 1828 – October 15, 1889), 14th Connecticut Infantry.
“Capture of flag of 52d North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).”
Sergent Frederick W. Füger (June 18, 1836 – October 13, 1913), 4th United States Artillery, Battery A.
“All the officers of his battery having been killed or wounded and five of its guns disabled in Pickett’s assault, he succeeded to the command and fought the remaining gun with most distinguished gallantry until the battery was ordered withdrawn.”
Corporal Chester S. Furman (February 14, 1842 – July 22, 1910), 6th Pennsylvania Reserves.
“Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near Devil’s Den, where a squad of the enemy’s sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.”
Sergent Edward Lyons Gilligan (April 18, 1843 – April 2, 1922), 88th Pennsylvania Infantry
“Assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag by knocking down the color sergeant.” (23rd North Carolina Infantry)
Sergent John William Hart (July 30, 1833 – June 2, 1907), 6th Pennsylvania Reserves.
“Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near Devil’s Den, where a squad of the enemy’s sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.”
Sergent-Major William Bliss Hincks (1841-November 7, 1903), 14th Connecticut Infantry.
“During the high-water mark of Pickett’s charge on 3 July 1863 the colors of the 14th Tenn. Inf. C.S.A. were planted 50 yards in front of the center of Sgt. Maj. Hincks’ regiment.”
Sergent Charles M. Holton (May 25, 1838 – August 22, 1899), 7th Michigan Cavalry.
“Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). In the midst of the battle with foot soldiers he dismounted to capture the flag.” (Battle of Williamsport)
Sergent Thomas Horan (c. 1839 – January 1, 1902), 72nd New York Infantry.
“In a charge of his regiment this soldier captured the regimental flag of the 8th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).”
Lieutenant Colonel Henry Shippen Huidekoper (July 17, 1839 – November 9, 1918), 150th Pennsylvania Infantry.
“While engaged in repelling an attack of the enemy, received a severe wound of the right arm, but instead of retiring remained at the front in command of the regiment.”
Captain Francis Irsch (December 4, 1840-August 19, 1906), 45th New York Infantry.
“Gallantry in flanking the enemy and capturing a number of prisoners and in holding a part of the town against heavy odds while the Army was rallying on Cemetery Hill.”
Sergent Benjamin H. Jellison (December 29, 1845 – April 5, 1924), 19th Massachusetts Infantry.
“Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). He also assisted in taking prisoners.”
Sergent Wallace W. Johnson (December 30, 1842 – December 30, 1911), 6th Pennsylvania Reserves.
“With five other volunteers gallantly charged on a number of the enemy’s sharpshooters concealed in a log house, captured them, and brought them into the Union lines.”
Second Lieutenant Edward M. Knox (February 12, 1842 – March 28, 1916), 15th New York Battery
“Held his ground with the battery after the other batteries had fallen back until compelled to draw his piece off by hand; he was severely wounded.”
Captain John Lonergan (April 7, 1839–August 6, 1902), 13th Vermont Infantry.
“Gallantry in the recapture of 4 guns and the capture of 2 additional guns from the enemy; also the capture of a number of prisoners.”
Private John B. Maberry (December 17, 1841 – December 17, 1922), 1st Delaware Infantry.
“Captured the enemy flag.” (7th North Carolina Infantry)
Private Bernard McCarren (c. 1831 – June 20, 1870), 1st Delaware Infantry.
“Capture of flag.” (13th Alabama Infantry)
Sergent George W. Mears (January 3, 1843 – November 24, 1921), 6th Pennsylvania Reserves.
“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.”
Corporal John G. Miller (August 1841 – June 11, 1909), 8th Ohio Infantry.
“For capture of 2 flags” (34th North Carolina Infantry & 38th Virginia Infantry)
Captain William Edward Miller (February 5, 1836 – December 10, 1919), 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry.
“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.”
Sergent Harvey May Munsell (January 5, 1843 – February 19, 1913), 99th Pennsylvania Infantry.
“Gallant and courageous conduct as color bearer. (This noncommissioned officer carried the colors of his regiment through 13 engagements.)”
Corporal Henry D. O’Brien (January 21, 1842 – November 1, 1902), 1st Minnesota Infantry.
“Taking up the colors where they had fallen, he rushed ahead of his regiment, close to the muzzles of the enemy’s guns, and engaged in the desperate struggle in which the enemy was defeated, and though severely wounded, he held the colors until wounded a second time.”
Musician John Thomas Patterson (February 3, 1838 – March 3, 1922), 122nd Ohio Infantry.
“With one companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union lines, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture.” (Second Battle of Winchester)
Sergent James Pipes (November 10, 1840 – December 1, 1928), 140th Pennsylvania Infantry.
“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.”
Private George Crawford Platt (February 17, 1842 – June 20, 1912), 6th United States Cavalry.
“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.” (At Battle of Fairfield)
Captain James P. Postles (September 28, 1840 – May 27, 1908) , 1st Delaware Infantry.
“Voluntarily delivered an order in the face of heavy fire of the enemy.”
First Lieutenant James J. Purman (March 21, 1841 – May 10, 1915, 140th Pennsylvania Infantry.
“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.”
Corporal William H. Raymond (May 30, 1844 – December 7, 1916), 108th New York Infantry.
“Voluntarily and under a severe fire brought a box of ammunition to his comrades on the skirmish line.”
Bugler Charles Wellington Reed (1841 – 1926), 9th Massachusetts Artillery Battery
“Rescued his wounded captain from between the lines.”
Corporal J. Monroe “Roe” Reisinger (October 28, 1842 – May 25, 1925), 150th Pennsylvania Infantry.
“Specially brave and meritorious conduct in the face of the enemy.”
Major Edmund Rice (December 2, 1842 – July 20, 1906), 19th Massachusetts Infantry.
“Conspicuous bravery on the third day of the battle on the countercharge against Pickett’s division where he fell severely wounded within the enemy’s lines.”
Private James Richmond (c. 1843 – June 3, 1864) , 8th Ohio Infantry.
“Capture of flag.” Pvt. Richmond fell at Spotsylvania.
Private Elbridge Robinson (January 7, 1844 – January 19, 1918), 122nd Ohio Infantry.
“With one companion, Private Robinson 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.”
Private John H. Robinson (1846 – November 30, 1883), 19th Massachusetts Infantry.
“Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).”
Private Oliver P. Rood (c. 1844 – June 1, 1885), 20th Indiana Infantry.
“Capture of flag of 21st North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).”
Sergent George Washington Roosevelt (February 14, 1843 – April 14, 1907), 26th Pennsylvania Infantry.
“At Gettysburg captured a Confederate color bearer and color, in which effort he was severely wounded.” (2nd Florida Infantry)
Corporal J. Levi Roush (February 1, 1838 – February 12, 1906), 6th Pennsylvania Reserves.
“Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil’s Den, where a squad of the enemy’s sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.”
Sergent James May Rutter (May 13, 1841 – November 23, 1907), 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry.
“At great risk of his life went to the assistance of a wounded comrade, and while under fire removed him to a place of safety.”
Sergent Martin Schwenk (March 10, 1832 – June 20, 1924), 6th United States Cavalry.
“For bravery in an attempt to carry a communication through the enemy’s lines. Sergeant Schwenk also rescued an officer from the hands of the enemy.” (Battle of Fairfield)
Major Alfred Jacob Sellers (March 2, 1836 – September 20, 1908), 90th Pennsylvania Infantry.
“Voluntarily led the regiment under a withering fire to a position from which the enemy was repulsed.”
Private Marshall Sherman (c. 1823 – April 19, 1896), 1st Minnesota Infantry
“Capture of flag of 28th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).”
Major General Daniel E. Sickles, (October 20, 1819 – May 3, 1914), Third Corps.
“Displayed most conspicuous gallantry on the field vigorously contesting the advance of the enemy and continuing to encourage his troops after being himself severely wounded.”
Corporal Thaddeus Stevens Smith (May 13, 1847 – March 14, 1933), 6th Pennsylvania Reserves.
“Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil’s Den, where a squad of the enemy’s sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.”
Private Charles Stacey (January 22, 1843 – October 17, 1924), 55th Ohio Infantry
“Voluntarily took an advanced position on the skirmish line for the purpose of ascertaining the location of Confederate sharpshooters, and under heavy fire held the position thus taken until the company of which he was a member went back to the main line. “
Sergent James B. Thompson (1843 – August 31, 1875), 13th Pennsylvania Reserves
“Capture of flag of 15th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).”
Sergent Andrew Jackson Tozier Sr. (February 11, 1838 – March 28, 1910), 20th Maine Infantry.
“At the crisis of the engagement this soldier, a color bearer, stood alone in an advanced position, the regiment having been borne back, and defended his colors with musket and ammunition picked up at his feet.”
Colonel Wheelock Graves Veazey (December 5, 1835 – March 22, 1898), 16th Vermont Infantry
“Rapidly assembled his regiment and charged the enemy’s flank; charged front under heavy fire, and charged and destroyed a Confederate brigade, all this with new troops in their first battle.”
Private Jerry C. Wall (July 1, 1841 – April 8, 1930), 126th New York Infantry.
“Capture of flag.”
Corporal Francis Asbury Wallar (August 15, 1840 – April 30, 1911), 6th Wisconsin Infantry.
“Capture of flag of 2nd Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).”
Brig. Gen. Alexander S. Webb (February 15, 1835 – February 12, 1911), Second Brigade, Second Division, Second Corps.
“Distinguished personal gallantry in leading his men forward at a critical period in the contest.”
Major William W. Wells, Jr. (December 14, 1837 – April 29, 1892), 1st Vermont Cavalry.
“Led the second battalion of his regiment in a daring charge.”
Sergeant James Wiley (c. 1835 – February 7, 1865), 59th New York Infantry.
“Capture of flag of a Georgia regiment.” (48th Georgia Infantry, captured on July 2). Sgt. Wiley died at Andersonville.