U.S. Army
Hesseltine, Francis SnowConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/Command13th Maine Infantry
HometownBangor, Maine
Citation
In command of a detachment of 100 men, conducted a reconnaissance for 2 days, baffling and beating back an attacking force of more than a thousand Confederate cavalry, and regained his transport without loss.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Francis Snow HesseltineU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Neahr, Zachariah C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Craig, RobertU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Wilcox, William H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Butler, Edmond ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Rodenbough, Theophilus FrancisU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kenyon, Samuel P.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Katz, Phillip CarlU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Byrne, DenisU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Tribe, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Garcia, CandelarioU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Smith, Furman L.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Brush, George WashingtonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
McClelland, James M.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Collins, HarrisonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Howe, William H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thompson, James GranvilleU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
McLeod, JamesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Young, Calvary MorrisU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Willcox, Orlando BolivarU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Clancy, James T.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Merrill, GeorgeU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Anderson, Robert N.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Dow, George P.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Anderson, Peter T.U.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
