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ANDERSON, MARION T. Captain, Company D, 51st Indiana Infantry At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864 Kokomo, Ind Decatur County, Ind 1 September 1893

Led his regiment over 5 lines of the enemy's works, where he fell, severely wounded.

ARCHER, JAMES W. First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 59th Indiana Infantry At Corinth, Miss., 4 October 1862 Spencer, Ind. Edgar, Ill. 2 August 1897

Voluntarily took command of another regiment, with the consent of one or more of his seniors, who were present, rallied the command and led it in the assault.

ARMSTRONG, CLINTON L. Private, Company D, 83d Indiana Infantry. At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Franklin, Ind. 15 August 1894

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

BANKS, GEORGE L. Sergeant, Company C, 15th Indiana Infantry. At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863. Allen County, Ind. 28 September 1897

As color bearer, led his regiment in the assault, and, though wounded, carried the nag forward to the enemy's works, where he was again wounded. In a brigade of 8 regiments this flag was the first planted on the parapet.

BLASDEL, THOMAS A. Private, Company H, 83d Indiana Infantry At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Guilford, Ind. Dearborn County, Ind. 11 August 1894

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

BOX, THOMAS J. Captain, Company D, 27th Indiana Infantry. At Resaca, Ga., 14 May 1864. Bedford, Ind. 7 April 1865

Capture of flag of the 38th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).

BROUSE, CHARLES W. Captain, Company K, 100th Indiana Infantry. At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863. Indianapolis, Ind. 16 May 1899

To encourage his men whom he had ordered to lie down while under severe fire, and who were partially protected by slight earthworks, himself refused to lie down, but walked along the top of the works until he fell severely wounded.

BRUNER, LOUIS J. Private, Company H, 5th Indiana Cavalry. At Walkers Ford, Tenn., 2 December 1863. Clifty Brumer, Ind. Monroe County, Ind. 9 March 1896

Voluntarily passed through the enemy's lines under fire and conveyed to a battalion, then in a perilous position and liable to capture, information which enabled it to reach a point of safety.

BUCKLES, ABRAM J. Sergeant, Company E, 19th Indiana Infantry. At Wilderness, Va., 5 May 1864. Muncie, Ind. Delaware County, Ind. 4 December 1893

Though suffering from an open wound, carried the regimental colors until again wounded.

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865. 1838, Indiana Accredited to: Indiana. G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865

Despite heavy return fire by the enemy and the explosion of the 100-pounder Parrott rifle which killed 8 men and wounded 12 more, Campbell, as captain of a gun, performed his duties with skill and courage during the first 2 days of battle. As his ship again took position on the line of the 13th, he remained steadfast as the Ticonderoga maintained a well-placed fire upon the batteries on shore, and thereafter, as she materially lessened the power of guns on the mound which had been turned upon our assaulting columns. During this action the flag was planted on one of the strongest fortifications possessed by the rebels.

CHAMBERLAIN, ORVILLE T. Second Lieutenant, Company G, 74th Indiana Infantry. At Chickamauga, Ga., 20 September 1863 Elkhart, Ind Kosciusko County, Ind 11 March 1896

While exposed to a galling fire, went in search of another regiment, found its location, procured ammunition from the men thereof, and returned with the ammunition to his own company.

CHISMAN, WILLIAM W. Private, Company I, 83d Indiana Infantry. At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863 Wilmington, Ind. Dearborn County, Ind. 15 August 1894

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

CONAWAY, JOHN W. Private, Company C, 83d Indiana Infantry. At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Hartford, Ind. Dearborn County, Ind. 11 August 1894

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

DAVIS, JOHN Private, Company F, 17th Indiana Mounted Infantry. At Culloden, Ga., April 1865 Indianapolis, Ind. Carroll, Ky. 17 June 1865

Capture of flag of Worrill Grays (C.S.A.).

DOUGALL, ALLAN H. First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 88th Indiana Infantry. At Bentonville, N.C., 19 March 1865 New Haven, Allen County, Ind. Scotland 16 February 1897

In the face of a galling fire from the enemy he voluntarily returned to where the color bearer had fallen wounded and saved the flag of his regiment from capture.

EVANS, CORON D. Private, Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry. At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865 Jefferson County, Ind. Jefferson County, Ind. 3 May 1865

Capture of flag of 26th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

FERRIER, DANIEL T. Sergeant, Company K, 2d Indiana Cavalry. At Varnells Station, Ga., 9 May 1864. Delphi, Ind. 30 March 1898

While his regiment was retreating, voluntarily gave up his horse to his brigade commander who had been unhorsed and was in danger of capture, thereby enabling him to rejoin and rally the disorganized troops. Sgt. Ferrier himself was captured and confined in Confederate prisons, from which he escaped and, after great hardship, rejoined the Union lines.

FOUT, FREDERICK W. Second Lieutenant, 15th Battery, Indiana Light Artillery. Near Harpers Ferry, W. Va., 15 September 1862 Indianapolis, Ind. Germany 2 November 1896

Voluntarily gathered the men of the battery together, remanned the guns, which had been ordered abandoned by an officer, opened fire, and kept up the same on the enemy until after the surrender.

FRANTZ, JOSEPH Private, Company E, 83d Indiana Infantry. At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Osgood, Ind. France 13 August 1894

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

GRAHAM, THOMAS N. Second Lieutenant, Company G, 15th Indiana Infantry. Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company G, 15th Indiana Infantry. Place and date: Westville, LaPorte County, Ind. 15 February 1897

Seized the colors from the color bearer, who had been wounded, and, exposed to a terrible fire, carried them forward, planting them on the enemy's breastworks.

* HARDENBERGH, HENRY M. Private, Company G, 39th Illinois Infantry. At Deep Run, Va., 16 August 1864. Bremen, Ill. Noble County, Ind. 6 April 1865

Capture of flag. He was wounded in the shoulder during this action. He was killed in action at Petersburg on 28 August 1864.

HELMS, DAVID H. Private, Company B, 83d Indiana Infantry. At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Farmers Retreat, Ind. Dearborn, Ind. 26 July 1894

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

HOLMES, WILLIAM T. Private, Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry. At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865. Indianapolis, Ind. Vermilion County, Ill. 3 May 1865

Capture of flag of 27th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.)

HOUGH, IRA Private, Company E, 8th Indiana Infantry. At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864. Henry County, Ind. Henry County, Ind. 26 October 1864

Capture of flag.

HUDSON, AARON R. Private, Company C, 17th Indiana Mounted Infantry. At Culloden, Ga., April 1865. La Porte County, Ind. Madison County, Ky. 17 June 1865

Capture of flag of Worrill Grays (C.S.A.).

JOHNSON, RUEL M. Major, 100th Indiana Infantry. At Chattanooga, Tenn., 25 November 1863. Goshen Ind. 24 August 1896

While in command of the regiment bravely exposed himself to the fire of the enemy, encouraging and cheering his men.

JORDAN, ABSALOM Corporal, Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry. At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865. North Madison, Ind. Brown County, Ohio. 3 May 1865

Capture of flag.

KENDALL, WILLIAM W. First Sergeant, Company A, 49th Indiana Infantry. At Black River Bridge, Miss., 17 May 1863. Dubois County, Ind. Dubois County, Ind. 12 February 1894

Voluntarily led the company in a charge and was the first to enter the enemy's works, taking a number of prisoners.

KIRK, JONATHAN C. Captain, Company F, 20th Indiana Infantry. At North Anna River, Va., 23 May 1864. Wilmington, Ohio Clinton County, Ohio 13 June 1894

Volunteered for dangerous service and single-handedly captured 13 armed Confederate soldiers and marched them to the rear.

KUDER, JEREMIAH Lieutenant, Company A, 74th Indiana Infantry. At Jonesboro, Ga., 1 September 1864. Warsaw, Ind. Seneca County, Ohio 7 April 1865

Capture of flag of 8th and 19th Arkansas (C.S.A.).

LAWTON, HENRY W. Captain, Company A, 30th Indiana Infantry. At Atlanta, Ga., 3 August 1864. Ft. Wayne, Allen County, Ind. Ohio 22 May 1893

Led a charge of skirmishers against the enemy's rifle pits and stubbornly and successfully resisted 2 determined attacks of the enemy to retake the works.

OPEL, JOHN N. Private, Company G, 7th Indiana Infantry. At Wilderness, Va., 5 May 1864. Decatur County, Ind. 1 December 1864

Capture of flag of 50th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

OVERTURF, JACOB H. Private, Company K, 83d Indiana Infantry. at Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Holton, Ind. Jefferson County, Ind. 13 August 1894

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

ROOD, OLIVER P. Private, Company B, 20th Indiana Infantry. At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863 Terre Haute, Vigo County, Ind. Frankfort County, Ky. 1 December 1864

Capture of flag of 21st North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).

RUSSELL, MILTON Captain, Company A, 51st Indiana Infantry. At Stone River, Tenn., 29 December 1862. North Salem, Ind. Hendricks County, Ind. 28 September 1897

Was the first man to cross Stone River and, in the face of a galling fire from the concealed skirmishers of the enemy, led his men up the hillside, driving the opposing skirmishers before them.

RYAN, PETER J. Private, Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864. Vigo County, Ind. Ireland 4 April 1865

With one companion, captured 14 Confederates in the severest part of the battle.

*SESTON, CHARLES H. Sergeant, Company I, 11th Indiana Infantry. At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864 New Albany, Ind. New Albany, Ind. 6 April 1865

Gallant and meritorious service in carrying the regimental colors.

SHEPHERD, WILLIAM Private, Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry. At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865 Dillsboro, Ind. Dearborn County, Ind. 3 May 1865

Capture of flag.

SMALLEY, REUBEN Private, Company F, 83d Indiana Infantry. At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Poston, Ind. Redding, N.Y. 9 July 1894

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

STEINMETZ, WILLIAM Private, Company G, 83d Indiana Infantry. At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 83d Indiana Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Entered service at: Newport, Ky. 12 July 1894

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

STERLING, JOHN T. Private, Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry. Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry. Place and date: Marion County, Ind. Edgar County, Ill. 4 April 1865

With one companion captured 14 of the enemy in the severest part of the battle.

STOLZ, FRANK Private, Company G, 83d Indiana Infantry. At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Sunmans, Ind. Dearborn County, Ind. 9 July 1894

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

TAYLOR, RICHARD Private, Company E, 18th Indiana Infantry. Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 18th Indiana Infantry. Place and date: Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 18th Indiana Infantry. Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864. Entered service at: Madison County. Ala. 21 November 1864

Capture of flag.

THOMPSON, WILLIAM P. Sergeant, Company G, 20th Indiana Infantry. At Wilderness, Va., 6 May 1864. Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 20th Indiana Infantry. Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 6 May 1864. Entered service at: Brooklyn, N.Y. 1 December 1864

Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

WHITEHEAD, JOHN M. Chaplain, 15th Indiana Infantry. At Stone River, Tenn., 31 December 1862. Westville, Ind. 6 March 1823, Wayne County, Ind. 4 April 1898

Went to the front during a desperate contest and unaided carried to the rear several wounded and helpless soldiers.

WILKES, PERRY Pilot, U.S. Navy. Served as pilot on board the U.S.S. Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Indiana 6 June 1830, Indiana. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.

Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was ordered raised. Acting as pilot throughout the battle, Wilkes stood by his wheel until it was disabled in his hands by a bursting enemy shell.

WRIGHT, SAMUEL Corporal, Company H, 2d Minnesota Infantry. At Nolensville, Tenn., 15 February 1863. Swan Lake, Minn. Indiana 11 September 1897

Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.

Name	Rank & Organization	Place & Date	Entered Service	Birth	Date of Issue
Citation
ANDERSON, MARION T.	Captain, Company D, 51st Indiana Infantry	At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864	Kokomo, Ind	Decatur County, Ind	1 September 1893
Led his regiment over 5 lines of the enemy's works, where he fell, severely wounded.
ARCHER, JAMES W.	First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 59th Indiana Infantry	At Corinth, Miss., 4 October 1862	Spencer, Ind.	Edgar, Ill.	2 August 1897
Voluntarily took command of another regiment, with the consent of one or more of his seniors, who were present, rallied the command and led it in the assault.
ARMSTRONG, CLINTON L.	Private, Company D, 83d Indiana Infantry.	At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.		Franklin, Ind.	15 August 1894
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
BANKS, GEORGE L.	Sergeant, Company C, 15th Indiana Infantry.	At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863.	Allen County, Ind.		28 September 1897
As color bearer, led his regiment in the assault, and, though wounded, carried the nag forward to the enemy's works, where he was again wounded. In a brigade of 8 regiments this flag was the first planted on the parapet.
BLASDEL, THOMAS A.	Private, Company H, 83d Indiana Infantry	At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.	Guilford, Ind.	Dearborn County, Ind.	11 August 1894
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
BOX, THOMAS J.	Captain, Company D, 27th Indiana Infantry.	At Resaca, Ga., 14 May 1864.	Bedford, Ind.		7 April 1865
Capture of flag of the 38th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
BROUSE, CHARLES W.	Captain, Company K, 100th Indiana Infantry.	At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863.	Indianapolis, Ind.		16 May 1899
To encourage his men whom he had ordered to lie down while under severe fire, and who were partially protected by slight earthworks, himself refused to lie down, but walked along the top of the works until he fell severely wounded.
BRUNER, LOUIS J.	Private, Company H, 5th Indiana Cavalry.	At Walkers Ford, Tenn., 2 December 1863.	Clifty Brumer, Ind.	Monroe County, Ind.	9 March 1896
Voluntarily passed through the enemy's lines under fire and conveyed to a battalion, then in a perilous position and liable to capture, information which enabled it to reach a point of safety.
BUCKLES, ABRAM J.	Sergeant, Company E, 19th Indiana Infantry.	At Wilderness, Va., 5 May 1864.	Muncie, Ind.	Delaware County, Ind.	4 December 1893
Though suffering from an open wound, carried the regimental colors until again wounded.
CAMPBELL, WILLIAM	Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy	On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865.		1838, Indiana	Accredited to: Indiana. G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865
Despite heavy return fire by the enemy and the explosion of the 100-pounder Parrott rifle which killed 8 men and wounded 12 more, Campbell, as captain of a gun, performed his duties with skill and courage during the first 2 days of battle. As his ship again took position on the line of the 13th, he remained steadfast as the Ticonderoga maintained a well-placed fire upon the batteries on shore, and thereafter, as she materially lessened the power of guns on the mound which had been turned upon our assaulting columns. During this action the flag was planted on one of the strongest fortifications possessed by the rebels.
CHAMBERLAIN, ORVILLE T.	Second Lieutenant, Company G, 74th Indiana Infantry.	At Chickamauga, Ga., 20 September 1863	Elkhart, Ind	Kosciusko County, Ind	11 March 1896
While exposed to a galling fire, went in search of another regiment, found its location, procured ammunition from the men thereof, and returned with the ammunition to his own company.
CHISMAN, WILLIAM W.	Private, Company I, 83d Indiana Infantry.	At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863	Wilmington, Ind.	Dearborn County, Ind.	15 August 1894
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
CONAWAY, JOHN W.	Private, Company C, 83d Indiana Infantry.	At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.	Hartford, Ind.	Dearborn County, Ind.	11 August 1894
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
DAVIS, JOHN	Private, Company F, 17th Indiana Mounted Infantry.	At Culloden, Ga., April 1865	Indianapolis, Ind.	Carroll, Ky.	17 June 1865
Capture of flag of Worrill Grays (C.S.A.).
DOUGALL, ALLAN H.	First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 88th Indiana Infantry.	At Bentonville, N.C., 19 March 1865	New Haven, Allen County, Ind.	Scotland	16 February 1897
In the face of a galling fire from the enemy he voluntarily returned to where the color bearer had fallen wounded and saved the flag of his regiment from capture.
EVANS, CORON D.	Private, Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry.	At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865	Jefferson County, Ind.	Jefferson County, Ind.	3 May 1865
Capture of flag of 26th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
FERRIER, DANIEL T.	Sergeant, Company K, 2d Indiana Cavalry.	At Varnells Station, Ga., 9 May 1864.	Delphi, Ind.		30 March 1898
While his regiment was retreating, voluntarily gave up his horse to his brigade commander who had been unhorsed and was in danger of capture, thereby enabling him to rejoin and rally the disorganized troops. Sgt. Ferrier himself was captured and confined in Confederate prisons, from which he escaped and, after great hardship, rejoined the Union lines.
FOUT, FREDERICK W.	Second Lieutenant, 15th Battery, Indiana Light Artillery.	Near Harpers Ferry, W. Va., 15 September 1862	Indianapolis, Ind.	Germany	2 November 1896
Voluntarily gathered the men of the battery together, remanned the guns, which had been ordered abandoned by an officer, opened fire, and kept up the same on the enemy until after the surrender.
FRANTZ, JOSEPH	Private, Company E, 83d Indiana Infantry.	At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.	Osgood, Ind.	France	13 August 1894
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
GRAHAM, THOMAS N.	Second Lieutenant, Company G, 15th Indiana Infantry.	Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company G, 15th Indiana Infantry. Place and date:	Westville, LaPorte County, Ind.		15 February 1897
Seized the colors from the color bearer, who had been wounded, and, exposed to a terrible fire, carried them forward, planting them on the enemy's breastworks.
* HARDENBERGH, HENRY M.	Private, Company G, 39th Illinois Infantry.	At Deep Run, Va., 16 August 1864.	Bremen, Ill.	Noble County, Ind.	6 April 1865
Capture of flag. He was wounded in the shoulder during this action. He was killed in action at Petersburg on 28 August 1864.
HELMS, DAVID H.	Private, Company B, 83d Indiana Infantry.	At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.	Farmers Retreat, Ind.	Dearborn, Ind.	26 July 1894
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
HOLMES, WILLIAM T.	Private, Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry.	At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.	Indianapolis, Ind.	Vermilion County, Ill.	3 May 1865
Capture of flag of 27th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.)
HOUGH, IRA	Private, Company E, 8th Indiana Infantry.	At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864.	Henry County, Ind.	Henry County, Ind.	26 October 1864
Capture of flag.
HUDSON, AARON R.	Private, Company C, 17th Indiana Mounted Infantry.	At Culloden, Ga., April 1865.	La Porte County, Ind.	Madison County, Ky.	17 June 1865
Capture of flag of Worrill Grays (C.S.A.).
JOHNSON, RUEL M.	Major, 100th Indiana Infantry.	At Chattanooga, Tenn., 25 November 1863.	Goshen Ind.		24 August 1896
While in command of the regiment bravely exposed himself to the fire of the enemy, encouraging and cheering his men.
JORDAN, ABSALOM	Corporal, Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry.	At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865.	North Madison, Ind.	Brown County, Ohio.	3 May 1865
Capture of flag.
KENDALL, WILLIAM W.	First Sergeant, Company A, 49th Indiana Infantry.	At Black River Bridge, Miss., 17 May 1863.	Dubois County, Ind.	Dubois County, Ind.	12 February 1894
Voluntarily led the company in a charge and was the first to enter the enemy's works, taking a number of prisoners.
KIRK, JONATHAN C.	Captain, Company F, 20th Indiana Infantry.	At North Anna River, Va., 23 May 1864.	Wilmington, Ohio	Clinton County, Ohio	13 June 1894
Volunteered for dangerous service and single-handedly captured 13 armed Confederate soldiers and marched them to the rear.
KUDER, JEREMIAH	Lieutenant, Company A, 74th Indiana Infantry.	At Jonesboro, Ga., 1 September 1864.	Warsaw, Ind.	Seneca County, Ohio	7 April 1865
Capture of flag of 8th and 19th Arkansas (C.S.A.).
LAWTON, HENRY W.	Captain, Company A, 30th Indiana Infantry.	At Atlanta, Ga., 3 August 1864.	Ft. Wayne, Allen County, Ind.	Ohio	22 May 1893
Led a charge of skirmishers against the enemy's rifle pits and stubbornly and successfully resisted 2 determined attacks of the enemy to retake the works.
OPEL, JOHN N.	Private, Company G, 7th Indiana Infantry.	At Wilderness, Va., 5 May 1864.	Decatur County, Ind.		1 December 1864
Capture of flag of 50th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
OVERTURF, JACOB H.	Private, Company K, 83d Indiana Infantry.	at Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.	Holton, Ind.	Jefferson County, Ind.	13 August 1894
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
ROOD, OLIVER P.	Private, Company B, 20th Indiana Infantry.	At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863	Terre Haute, Vigo County, Ind.	Frankfort County, Ky.	1 December 1864
Capture of flag of 21st North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).
RUSSELL, MILTON	Captain, Company A, 51st Indiana Infantry.	At Stone River, Tenn., 29 December 1862.	North Salem, Ind.	Hendricks County, Ind.	28 September 1897
Was the first man to cross Stone River and, in the face of a galling fire from the concealed skirmishers of the enemy, led his men up the hillside, driving the opposing skirmishers before them.
RYAN, PETER J.	Private, Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry	At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864.	Vigo County, Ind.	Ireland	4 April 1865
With one companion, captured 14 Confederates in the severest part of the battle.
*SESTON, CHARLES H.	Sergeant, Company I, 11th Indiana Infantry.	At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864	New Albany, Ind.	New Albany, Ind.	6 April 1865
Gallant and meritorious service in carrying the regimental colors.
SHEPHERD, WILLIAM	Private, Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry.	At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865	Dillsboro, Ind.	Dearborn County, Ind.	3 May 1865
Capture of flag.
SMALLEY, REUBEN	Private, Company F, 83d Indiana Infantry.	At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.	Poston, Ind.	Redding, N.Y.	9 July 1894
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
STEINMETZ, WILLIAM	Private, Company G, 83d Indiana Infantry.	At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.	Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 83d Indiana Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Entered service at:	Newport, Ky.	12 July 1894
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
STERLING, JOHN T.	Private, Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry.	Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 11th Indiana Infantry. Place and date:	Marion County, Ind.	Edgar County, Ill.	4 April 1865
With one companion captured 14 of the enemy in the severest part of the battle.
STOLZ, FRANK	Private, Company G, 83d Indiana Infantry.	At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863.	Sunmans, Ind.	Dearborn County, Ind.	9 July 1894
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
TAYLOR, RICHARD	Private, Company E, 18th Indiana Infantry.	Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 18th Indiana Infantry. Place and date:	Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 18th Indiana Infantry. Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864. Entered service at:	Madison County. Ala.	21 November 1864
Capture of flag.
THOMPSON, WILLIAM P.	Sergeant, Company G, 20th Indiana Infantry.	At Wilderness, Va., 6 May 1864.	Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company G, 20th Indiana Infantry. Place and date: At Wilderness, Va., 6 May 1864. Entered service at:	Brooklyn, N.Y.	1 December 1864
Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
WHITEHEAD, JOHN M.	Chaplain, 15th Indiana Infantry.	At Stone River, Tenn., 31 December 1862.	Westville, Ind.	6 March 1823, Wayne County, Ind.	4 April 1898
Went to the front during a desperate contest and unaided carried to the rear several wounded and helpless soldiers.
WILKES, PERRY	Pilot, U.S. Navy.	Served as pilot on board the U.S.S. Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864.	Indiana	6 June 1830, Indiana.	G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.
Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was ordered raised. Acting as pilot throughout the battle, Wilkes stood by his wheel until it was disabled in his hands by a bursting enemy shell.
WRIGHT, SAMUEL	Corporal, Company H, 2d Minnesota Infantry.	At Nolensville, Tenn., 15 February 1863.	Swan Lake, Minn.	Indiana	11 September 1897
Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.

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