U.S. Army
Twombly, Voltaire PaineConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany F, 2nd Iowa Infantry
HometownFarmington, Iowa
Citation
Took the colors after 3 of the color guard had fallen, and although most instantly knocked down by a spent ball, immediately arose and bore the colors to the end of the engagement.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Voltaire Paine TwomblyU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Fryar, Elmer E.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Mason, Elihu H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Ross, Wilburn KirbyU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Corliss, George W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Henry, William WirtU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
High, Frank CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Loyd, George A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Shingle, John HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Power, AlbertU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Conboy, MartinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Taylor, CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Furman, Chester S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bryant, Andrew SymmesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Pittinger, WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Jones, AndrewU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Thorn, WalterU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Jordan, AbsalomU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Tucker, AllenU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
de Lavie, Hiram A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Schneider, GeorgeU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Whitaker, Edward WashburnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Farnsworth, Herbert E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Robie, George FrankU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Rhodes, Julius DexterU.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
