U.S. Army
Adams, John Gregory BishopConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany I, 19th Massachusetts Infantry
HometownGroveland, Massachusetts
Citation
Seized the 2 colors from the hands of a corporal and a lieutenant as they fell mortally wounded, and with a color in each hand advanced across the field to a point where the regiment was reformed on those colors.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as John Gregory Bishop Adams
Windus, Claron AU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Towle, John RoderickU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Wetherby, John C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Sloan, Andrew JacksonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Fox, Henry M.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Villepigue, John CanteyU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Burke, Thomas M.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Boutwell, John W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Churchill, Samuel JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Adams, Stanley TaylorU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Mallon, George H.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Veazey, Wheelock GravesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
