Civil War

William Wells

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Quartermaster William Wells,

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Charles Moore

Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger and loader on

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James Smith

The President of the United States of America,in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain of the Forecastle

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David Smith

This soldier, when a shell struck an ammunition chest exploding a number of cartridges and setting fire to the packing tow, procured water and extinguished

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David Casey

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

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James Purman

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

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Charles Bradley

Served on board the U.S.S. Louisville. Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Bradley consistently

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