U.S. Army
Winegar, William WirtConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Captain
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany B, 19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons)
HometownNew York
Citation
While advancing in front of his company and alone, he found himself surrounded by the enemy. He accosted a nearby enemy flag_bearer demanding the surrender of the group. His effective firing of one shot so demoralized the unit that it surrendered with flag.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as William Wirt WinegarU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Leonard, Turney WhiteU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Scott, AlexanderU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hendrix, James RichardU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Wickersham, John HunterU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Black, John CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Crocker, Henry H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Young, Robert HarleyU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Archinal, William J.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Emmet, Robert TempleU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Weaver, AmosU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Henry, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Goldsbery, Andrew E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Blunt, John W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Stolz, FrankU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Cranston, William WallaceU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Tweedale, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Savage, AuzellaU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Pearsall, PlattU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Simkins, LebbeusU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Butterfield, Franklin GeorgeU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kenyon, Samuel P.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Peck, Theodore SaffordU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wilson, Christopher W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Starkins, John H.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
