U.S. Army

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

Gallantry in the charge of the “volunteer storming party.”

Gallantry in capturing Gen. Cabell.

Voluntarily crossed a branch of the Potomac River under fire to rescue a wounded comrade held prisoner by the enemy. Was wounded and taken prisoner

Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.

Commanded the skirmish line in the advance and held his position all day and during the night.