With memorial day coming up fast I wanted to post something special in honor of those who have fought for our freedoms. This is the first installment of NY State medal of honor recipients starting with the Civil war when medals were first issued. From the Civil war through the war in Afghanistan there have been approximately 600 medals issued to persons living in New York State. I will attempt to post as many of them here as possible before Memorial day.
MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS FROM New York STATE: CIVIL WAR
James Allen Pvt. 16th NY Infantry
born 5/6/1843 Ireland
entered service at Potsdam
received medal on 9/11/1890
Single handedly and slightly wounded he accosted a squad of 14 Confed. soldiers bearing the colors of the 16th Georgia Infantry by an imaginary ruse he secured their surrender and kept them at bay when the regimental commander discovered him and rode away for assistance.
Bruce Anderson Pvt. 142 NY Infantry
born 6/9/1875 Mexico, Oswego NY
joined service at Ephratah NY
received medal on 12/28/1914
Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading at Fort Fisher NC. On 6/15/1865
Lester Archer Sgt 96th NY Infantry
born Fort Ann NY
joined service at Fort Ann NY
received medal on 4/6/1865
For gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort at Fort Harrison Va. 9/29/1864
Henry A. Barnum Col.149 NY Infantry
born 9/24/1833 Syracuse NY
joined service at Syracuse NY
received medal on July 1889
Although suffering severely from wounds, he led his regiment, enticing the men to greater action by word and example until again severely wounded during battle at Chattanooga Tenn. 11/23/1863
Delavan Bates Col. 30th US Colored Troops
born 1840 Schoharie County NY
entered service at Oswego County NY
received medal on 6/22/1891
For gallantry in action where he fell, shot through the face at the head of the regiment at cemetery Hill Va. 7/30/1864
John F. Benjamin Cpl 2 NY Calvary
born Orange County NY
entered service at Orange County NY
received medal on 5/3/1865
For capture of battle flag of 9th Va, Infantry at Sailors Creek Va. 4/6/1865
Henry H. Bickford Cpl. 8 NY Calvary
born Michagan
entered service at Hartland
received medal on 3/26/1865
For recapture of flag at Waynesboro Va. 3/2/1865
John W. Blunt 1st Lt. 6 NY Calvary
born Columbia County NY
entered service at Chatham, four corners
medal received Unknown issue date
For voluntarily leading a charge across a narrow bridge over the creek against the lines of the enemy at Cedar Creek Va, 10/19/1864
Peter M. Boehm 2 Lt. 15 NY Calvary
born NY
entered service at Brooklyn NY
received medal on 12/15/1898
While acting as aide to General Custer, took a flag from the hands of the color bearer, rode in front of a line that was being driven back and, under heavy fire, rallied the men, reformed the line, and repulsed the charge at Dinwiddle Courthouse Va. 3/31/1865
Chester B. Bowen Cpl 19 NY Calvary , 1st NY Dragoons
born Nunda NY
entered service at Nunda NY
received medal on 9/27/1864
For capture of flag at Winchester Va. 9/19/1864
Thomas W. Bradley Sgt. 124 NY Infantry
born 4/6/1844 England
entered service at Walden NY
received medal on 6/10/1896
Volunteered in response to a call and alone, in the face of a heavy fire of musketry and canister, went and procured ammo for his comrades at Chancellorsville Va. 5/3/1863
William J. Brewer Pvt. 2 NY Calvary
born Putnam County NY
entered service at NY
received medal on 5/3/1865
For capture of an engineer flag Army of N. Va. At Appomattox Campaign 4/4/1865
Andrew Bringle Cpl. 10th NY Calvary
born Buffalo NY
entered service at Buffalo NY
received medal on 7/3/1865
Charged the enemy and assisted Sgt. Norton in capturing a field piece and 2 prisoners at Sailors Creek Va. 4/6/1865
John Brosnan Sgt. 164 NY Infantry
born Ireland
entered service NY
received medal on 1/18/1894
Rescued a wounded comrade who lay exposed to the enemy’s fire and received severe wounds in the effort at Petersburg Va. 6/17/1864
Edward Brown Jr. Cpl 62 NY Infantry
born 7/6/1841 Ireland
entered service at NY
received medal on 11/24/1880
Severely wounded while carrying the colors, he continued at his post under fire until ordered to the rear at Fredericksburg and Salem Heights Va. 5/3-4,1863
Henri Le Fevre Brown Sgt. 72 NY Infantry
born amestown NY
entered service at Ellicott
received medal on 6/23/1896
Voluntarily and under heavy fire from the enemy, 3 times crossed the field of battle with a load of ammo in his blanket on his back, thus supplying the Federal forces, whose ammo had nearly all been expended, and enabling them to hold their position until reinforcements arrived when the enemy was drivin back from their position at Wilderness Va. 5/6/1864
Morris Brown Jr. Capt. 126 NY Infantry
born 8/1842 Hammondsport NY
entered service Penn Yan NY
medal awarded Posthumously on 3/6/1869
Captured of flag at Gettysburg Pa.7/3/1863
Francis E. Brownell Pvt. 11 NY Infantry
born Unknown
entered service Penn Yan NY
received medal on 1/26/1877
Killed the murderer of Col. Ellsworth at the Marshall House, Alexandria Va. 5/24/1861. His was the first Civil war deed to merit a medal of honor.
George W. Brush Lt. 34th US colored troops
born 10/4/1842 NY
entered service NY
received medal on 1/21/1897
Voluntarily commanded a boat crew, which went to the rescue of a large number of union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry succeeded in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to heavy fire from a confederate battery
Christopher C. Bruton Capt. 22 NY Calvary
born Unknown
entered service at Riga Monroe NY
received medal on 3/26/1865
Capture of Gen. Early’s headquarters flag confederate national standard at Waynesboro Va. 3/2/1865
George A. Buchanan Pvt 148 NY Infantry
born NY
entered service at Ontario County NY
received medal Posthumously awarded on 9/29/1864
Took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy’s cannoneers from their guns; was mortally wounded at Chapins Farm Va. 9/29/1864
Denis Buckley Pvt. 136 NY Infantry
born Canada
entered service Avon NY
received medal on 4/7/1865
Captured the flag of 31st Mississippi at Peach Tree Creek Ga. 7/20/1864
E. Michael Burk Pvt. 125 NY Infantry
born Ireland
entered service at Troy NY
received medal on 12/1/1864
Capture of flag, seizing it as his regiment advanced over the enemy’s works. He received a bullet wound in the chest while capturing the flag at Spotsylvania Va. 5/12/1864
Thomas Burk Sgt. 97 NY Infantry
born 1842 Lewis County NY
entered service at Harrisburg
received medal on 8/24/1896
At the risk of his own life, went back while the rebels were still firing and, finding Col. Wheelock unable to move, alone and being unaided, carried him off the field of battle at Wilderness Va. 5/6/1864
Luman L. Cadwell Sgt. 2 NY Calvary
born Broome NY
entered service Broome NY
received medal on 8/17/1894
Swam the bayou under fire of the enemy and captured and brought off a boat by means of which the command crossed and routed the enemy at Alabama Bayou La. 9/20/1864
Ivers S. Calkins 1st Sgt. 2 NY Calvary
born Essex County NY
entered service at Willsborough
received medal on 5/3/1865
Capture of flag of 18th Va. Infantry at Sailors Creek Va. 4/6/1865
James A. Campbell Pvt. 2nd NY Calvary
born NY NY
entered service at NY
received medal on 10/30/1897
While his command was retreating before superior numbers at Woodstock Va. He voluntarily rushed back with one companion and rescued his commanding officer, who had been unhorsed and left behind .
At Amelia courthouse captured the battle flags At Woodstock Va. 1/22/1865
James L. Carey Sgt. 10th NY Cavalry
born Onondaga County NY
entered service at Onondaga NY
received medal Unknown
Daring bravery and urging the men forward in a charge at Appomattox Courthouse Va. 4/9/1865
Warren Carmen Pvt. 1st NY Cavalry
born Seneca County NY
entered service at Seneca County NY
received medal on 3/26/1865
Capture of flag and several prisoners at Waynesboro Va. 3/2/1865
Eugene A. Carr Col. 3rd Ill. Calvary
born 3/10/1830 Boston Corner Erie county NY
entered service at Hamburg NY
received medal on 1/16/1894
Directed the deployment of his command and held his ground under a brisk fire of shot and shell in which he ws severely wounded at Pea Ridge Ark. 3/7/1862
John J. Carter 2nd Lt. 33 NY Infantry
born 6/16/1842 Troy NY
entered service at Nunda NY
received medal on 9/10/1897
While in command of a detached company, seeing his regiment thrown into confusion by a charge of the enemy, without orders, made a counter charge upon the attacking column and checked the assault. Penetrated within the enemy lines at night and obtained valuable information at Antietam Md. 9/17/1862
Isaac S. Catlin Col. 109th NY Infantry
born NY
entered service Albany NY
received medal on 1/13/1899
In a heroic effort to rally the disorganized troops was disabled by a severe wound. While being carried rom the field he recovered somewhat and bravely started to return to his command, when he received a second wound, which necessitated amputation of his right leg.
Stephen E. Chandler Quarter master SGT. 24th NY Calvary
born Michigan
entered service at Granby, Oswego NY
received medal on 4/4/1898
Under severe fire of the enemy and of the troops in retreat, went between the lines to the assistance of a wounded and helpless comrade and rescued him from death and capture at Amelia Springs Va. 4/5/1865
Alaric B. Chapin Pvt. 142 NY Infantry
born Ogdensburg NY
entered service at Pamelia NY
received medal on 12/28/1914
Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading at Fort Fisher NC 1/15/1865
James T. Clancy Sgt. 1st NJ Calvary
born Albany NY
entered service at Albany NY
received medal on 7/3/1865
Shot confederate General Dungvant dead during a charge, thus confusing the enemy and greatly aiding in his repulse at Vaughn Road Va. 10/1/1864
Albert A. Clapp 1st Sgt. 2nd Ohio Calvary
born Pompey NY
entered service at Pompey NY
received medal on 4/24/1865
Capture of battle flag of the 8th Florida Infantry at Sailers Creek Va. 4/6/1865
Harrison Clark Cpl. 125 NY Infantry
born Chatham NY
entered service at Chatham NY
received medal on 6/11/1895
Seized the colors and advanced with them after the color bearer had been shot at Gettysburg Pa. 7/2/1863
Dayton P. Clarke Capt. 2nd Vt. Infantry
born Hermon NY
entered service at Hermon NY
received medal on 6/30/1892
Distinguished conduct in a desperate hand to hand fight while commanding the regiment at Spotsylvania Va. 5/12/1864
Charles F. Cleveland Pvt. 26th NY Infantry
born Hartford NY
entered service at Hartford NY
received medal on 6/12/1895
Voluntarily took and carried the colors into action after the color bearer had been shot at Antietam Md. 9/17/1862
James Coey Maj. 147th NY Infantry
born 2/12/1841 NY, NY
entered service at NY
received medal on 5/12/1892
seized the regimental colors at a critical moment and by a prompt advance on the enemy caused the entire brigade to follow him; and being himself severely wounded, he caused himself to be lifted into the saddle and a second time rallied the line in an attempt to check the enemy at Hatchers Run Va. 2/6/1865
Thomas D. Collins Sgt. 143 NY Infantry
born 8/14/1847 Neversink NY
entered service at Liberty NY
received medal on 8/14/1896
Captured a regimental flag of the enemy at Resaca Ga. 5/15/1864
Hartwell B. Compson Maj. 8th NY Calvary
born Seneca Falls NY
entered service at Seneca Falls NY
received medal on 3/26/1865
Capture of flag belonging to Gen. Early’s headquarters at Waynesboro Va. 3/2/1865
Martin Conboy Sgt. 37th NY Infantry
born Unknown
entered service at NY
received medal on 10/11/1892
Took command of the company in action, the Captain having been wounded, the other commissioned officers being absent and handled it with skill and bravery at Williamsburg Va. 5/5/1862
Stephen P. Corliss 1st Lt. 4th NY Heavy Artillery
born 7/26/1842 Albany NY
entered service at Albany NY
received medal on 1/17/1895
Raised the fallen colors and, rushing forward in advance of the troops, placed them on the enemy works at Southside Rail Road Va. 4/2/1865
John N. Coyne Sgt. 70th NY Infantry
born 11/14/1839 NY NY
entered service at NY
received medal on 4/18/1888
Capture of flag after severe hand to hand combat, was mentioned in orders for his gallantry at Williamsburg Va. 5/5/1862
William H. Crosier Sgt. 149th NY Infantry
born Skaneateles NY
entered service at Skaneateles NY
received medal on 1/12/1892
Severely wounded and ambushed by the enemy, he stripped the colors from the staff and brought them back into the line at Peach Tree Creek Ga. 7/20/1864
James E. Cross Cpl. 12th NY Infantry
born Darien NY
entered service at Darien NY
received medal on 4/5/1898
With a companion, refused the retreat where the part of the regiment to which he was attached was driven back in disorder, but remained upon the skirmish line for some time there after firing upon the enemy.
Michael Crowley Pvt. 22nd. NY Calvary
born Rochester NY
entered service at Rochester NY
received medal on 3/26/1865
Captured the flag at Waynesboro Va. 3/2/1865.
Richard Curran Asst. Surgeon 33rd. NY Infantry
born 1/4/1838 Ireland
entered service Seneca Falls NY
received medal 3/30/1898
Voluntarily exposed himself to great danger by going to the fighting line, there succoring the wounded and helpless and conducting them to the field hospital at Antietam Md. 9/17/1862
Newton Martin Curtis Brig. General U.S.Vol.
born 5/21/1835 DePeyster NY
entered service De Peyster
received medal 11/28/1891
The first man to pass through the stockaide, he personally had each assault on the traverses and was 4 times wounded at Fort Fisher NC 1/15/1865
MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS FROM New York STATE: CIVIL WAR
James Allen Pvt. 16th NY Infantry
born 5/6/1843 Ireland
entered service at Potsdam
received medal on 9/11/1890
Single handedly and slightly wounded he accosted a squad of 14 Confed. soldiers bearing the colors of the 16th Georgia Infantry by an imaginary ruse he secured their surrender and kept them at bay when the regimental commander discovered him and rode away for assistance.
Bruce Anderson Pvt. 142 NY Infantry
born 6/9/1875 Mexico, Oswego NY
joined service at Ephratah NY
received medal on 12/28/1914
Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading at Fort Fisher NC. On 6/15/1865
Lester Archer Sgt 96th NY Infantry
born Fort Ann NY
joined service at Fort Ann NY
received medal on 4/6/1865
For gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort at Fort Harrison Va. 9/29/1864
Henry A. Barnum Col.149 NY Infantry
born 9/24/1833 Syracuse NY
joined service at Syracuse NY
received medal on July 1889
Although suffering severely from wounds, he led his regiment, enticing the men to greater action by word and example until again severely wounded during battle at Chattanooga Tenn. 11/23/1863
Delavan Bates Col. 30th US Colored Troops
born 1840 Schoharie County NY
entered service at Oswego County NY
received medal on 6/22/1891
For gallantry in action where he fell, shot through the face at the head of the regiment at cemetery Hill Va. 7/30/1864
John F. Benjamin Cpl 2 NY Calvary
born Orange County NY
entered service at Orange County NY
received medal on 5/3/1865
For capture of battle flag of 9th Va, Infantry at Sailors Creek Va. 4/6/1865
Henry H. Bickford Cpl. 8 NY Calvary
born Michagan
entered service at Hartland
received medal on 3/26/1865
For recapture of flag at Waynesboro Va. 3/2/1865
John W. Blunt 1st Lt. 6 NY Calvary
born Columbia County NY
entered service at Chatham, four corners
medal received Unknown issue date
For voluntarily leading a charge across a narrow bridge over the creek against the lines of the enemy at Cedar Creek Va, 10/19/1864
Peter M. Boehm 2 Lt. 15 NY Calvary
born NY
entered service at Brooklyn NY
received medal on 12/15/1898
While acting as aide to General Custer, took a flag from the hands of the color bearer, rode in front of a line that was being driven back and, under heavy fire, rallied the men, reformed the line, and repulsed the charge at Dinwiddle Courthouse Va. 3/31/1865
Chester B. Bowen Cpl 19 NY Calvary , 1st NY Dragoons
born Nunda NY
entered service at Nunda NY
received medal on 9/27/1864
For capture of flag at Winchester Va. 9/19/1864
Thomas W. Bradley Sgt. 124 NY Infantry
born 4/6/1844 England
entered service at Walden NY
received medal on 6/10/1896
Volunteered in response to a call and alone, in the face of a heavy fire of musketry and canister, went and procured ammo for his comrades at Chancellorsville Va. 5/3/1863
William J. Brewer Pvt. 2 NY Calvary
born Putnam County NY
entered service at NY
received medal on 5/3/1865
For capture of an engineer flag Army of N. Va. At Appomattox Campaign 4/4/1865
Andrew Bringle Cpl. 10th NY Calvary
born Buffalo NY
entered service at Buffalo NY
received medal on 7/3/1865
Charged the enemy and assisted Sgt. Norton in capturing a field piece and 2 prisoners at Sailors Creek Va. 4/6/1865
John Brosnan Sgt. 164 NY Infantry
born Ireland
entered service NY
received medal on 1/18/1894
Rescued a wounded comrade who lay exposed to the enemy’s fire and received severe wounds in the effort at Petersburg Va. 6/17/1864
Edward Brown Jr. Cpl 62 NY Infantry
born 7/6/1841 Ireland
entered service at NY
received medal on 11/24/1880
Severely wounded while carrying the colors, he continued at his post under fire until ordered to the rear at Fredericksburg and Salem Heights Va. 5/3-4,1863
Henri Le Fevre Brown Sgt. 72 NY Infantry
born amestown NY
entered service at Ellicott
received medal on 6/23/1896
Voluntarily and under heavy fire from the enemy, 3 times crossed the field of battle with a load of ammo in his blanket on his back, thus supplying the Federal forces, whose ammo had nearly all been expended, and enabling them to hold their position until reinforcements arrived when the enemy was drivin back from their position at Wilderness Va. 5/6/1864
Morris Brown Jr. Capt. 126 NY Infantry
born 8/1842 Hammondsport NY
entered service Penn Yan NY
medal awarded Posthumously on 3/6/1869
Captured of flag at Gettysburg Pa.7/3/1863
Francis E. Brownell Pvt. 11 NY Infantry
born Unknown
entered service Penn Yan NY
received medal on 1/26/1877
Killed the murderer of Col. Ellsworth at the Marshall House, Alexandria Va. 5/24/1861. His was the first Civil war deed to merit a medal of honor.
George W. Brush Lt. 34th US colored troops
born 10/4/1842 NY
entered service NY
received medal on 1/21/1897
Voluntarily commanded a boat crew, which went to the rescue of a large number of union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry succeeded in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to heavy fire from a confederate battery
Christopher C. Bruton Capt. 22 NY Calvary
born Unknown
entered service at Riga Monroe NY
received medal on 3/26/1865
Capture of Gen. Early’s headquarters flag confederate national standard at Waynesboro Va. 3/2/1865
George A. Buchanan Pvt 148 NY Infantry
born NY
entered service at Ontario County NY
received medal Posthumously awarded on 9/29/1864
Took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy’s cannoneers from their guns; was mortally wounded at Chapins Farm Va. 9/29/1864
Denis Buckley Pvt. 136 NY Infantry
born Canada
entered service Avon NY
received medal on 4/7/1865
Captured the flag of 31st Mississippi at Peach Tree Creek Ga. 7/20/1864
E. Michael Burk Pvt. 125 NY Infantry
born Ireland
entered service at Troy NY
received medal on 12/1/1864
Capture of flag, seizing it as his regiment advanced over the enemy’s works. He received a bullet wound in the chest while capturing the flag at Spotsylvania Va. 5/12/1864
Thomas Burk Sgt. 97 NY Infantry
born 1842 Lewis County NY
entered service at Harrisburg
received medal on 8/24/1896
At the risk of his own life, went back while the rebels were still firing and, finding Col. Wheelock unable to move, alone and being unaided, carried him off the field of battle at Wilderness Va. 5/6/1864
Luman L. Cadwell Sgt. 2 NY Calvary
born Broome NY
entered service Broome NY
received medal on 8/17/1894
Swam the bayou under fire of the enemy and captured and brought off a boat by means of which the command crossed and routed the enemy at Alabama Bayou La. 9/20/1864
Ivers S. Calkins 1st Sgt. 2 NY Calvary
born Essex County NY
entered service at Willsborough
received medal on 5/3/1865
Capture of flag of 18th Va. Infantry at Sailors Creek Va. 4/6/1865
James A. Campbell Pvt. 2nd NY Calvary
born NY NY
entered service at NY
received medal on 10/30/1897
While his command was retreating before superior numbers at Woodstock Va. He voluntarily rushed back with one companion and rescued his commanding officer, who had been unhorsed and left behind .
At Amelia courthouse captured the battle flags At Woodstock Va. 1/22/1865
James L. Carey Sgt. 10th NY Cavalry
born Onondaga County NY
entered service at Onondaga NY
received medal Unknown
Daring bravery and urging the men forward in a charge at Appomattox Courthouse Va. 4/9/1865
Warren Carmen Pvt. 1st NY Cavalry
born Seneca County NY
entered service at Seneca County NY
received medal on 3/26/1865
Capture of flag and several prisoners at Waynesboro Va. 3/2/1865
Eugene A. Carr Col. 3rd Ill. Calvary
born 3/10/1830 Boston Corner Erie county NY
entered service at Hamburg NY
received medal on 1/16/1894
Directed the deployment of his command and held his ground under a brisk fire of shot and shell in which he ws severely wounded at Pea Ridge Ark. 3/7/1862
John J. Carter 2nd Lt. 33 NY Infantry
born 6/16/1842 Troy NY
entered service at Nunda NY
received medal on 9/10/1897
While in command of a detached company, seeing his regiment thrown into confusion by a charge of the enemy, without orders, made a counter charge upon the attacking column and checked the assault. Penetrated within the enemy lines at night and obtained valuable information at Antietam Md. 9/17/1862
Isaac S. Catlin Col. 109th NY Infantry
born NY
entered service Albany NY
received medal on 1/13/1899
In a heroic effort to rally the disorganized troops was disabled by a severe wound. While being carried rom the field he recovered somewhat and bravely started to return to his command, when he received a second wound, which necessitated amputation of his right leg.
Stephen E. Chandler Quarter master SGT. 24th NY Calvary
born Michigan
entered service at Granby, Oswego NY
received medal on 4/4/1898
Under severe fire of the enemy and of the troops in retreat, went between the lines to the assistance of a wounded and helpless comrade and rescued him from death and capture at Amelia Springs Va. 4/5/1865
Alaric B. Chapin Pvt. 142 NY Infantry
born Ogdensburg NY
entered service at Pamelia NY
received medal on 12/28/1914
Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading at Fort Fisher NC 1/15/1865
James T. Clancy Sgt. 1st NJ Calvary
born Albany NY
entered service at Albany NY
received medal on 7/3/1865
Shot confederate General Dungvant dead during a charge, thus confusing the enemy and greatly aiding in his repulse at Vaughn Road Va. 10/1/1864
Albert A. Clapp 1st Sgt. 2nd Ohio Calvary
born Pompey NY
entered service at Pompey NY
received medal on 4/24/1865
Capture of battle flag of the 8th Florida Infantry at Sailers Creek Va. 4/6/1865
Harrison Clark Cpl. 125 NY Infantry
born Chatham NY
entered service at Chatham NY
received medal on 6/11/1895
Seized the colors and advanced with them after the color bearer had been shot at Gettysburg Pa. 7/2/1863
Dayton P. Clarke Capt. 2nd Vt. Infantry
born Hermon NY
entered service at Hermon NY
received medal on 6/30/1892
Distinguished conduct in a desperate hand to hand fight while commanding the regiment at Spotsylvania Va. 5/12/1864
Charles F. Cleveland Pvt. 26th NY Infantry
born Hartford NY
entered service at Hartford NY
received medal on 6/12/1895
Voluntarily took and carried the colors into action after the color bearer had been shot at Antietam Md. 9/17/1862
James Coey Maj. 147th NY Infantry
born 2/12/1841 NY, NY
entered service at NY
received medal on 5/12/1892
seized the regimental colors at a critical moment and by a prompt advance on the enemy caused the entire brigade to follow him; and being himself severely wounded, he caused himself to be lifted into the saddle and a second time rallied the line in an attempt to check the enemy at Hatchers Run Va. 2/6/1865
Thomas D. Collins Sgt. 143 NY Infantry
born 8/14/1847 Neversink NY
entered service at Liberty NY
received medal on 8/14/1896
Captured a regimental flag of the enemy at Resaca Ga. 5/15/1864
Hartwell B. Compson Maj. 8th NY Calvary
born Seneca Falls NY
entered service at Seneca Falls NY
received medal on 3/26/1865
Capture of flag belonging to Gen. Early’s headquarters at Waynesboro Va. 3/2/1865
Martin Conboy Sgt. 37th NY Infantry
born Unknown
entered service at NY
received medal on 10/11/1892
Took command of the company in action, the Captain having been wounded, the other commissioned officers being absent and handled it with skill and bravery at Williamsburg Va. 5/5/1862
Stephen P. Corliss 1st Lt. 4th NY Heavy Artillery
born 7/26/1842 Albany NY
entered service at Albany NY
received medal on 1/17/1895
Raised the fallen colors and, rushing forward in advance of the troops, placed them on the enemy works at Southside Rail Road Va. 4/2/1865
John N. Coyne Sgt. 70th NY Infantry
born 11/14/1839 NY NY
entered service at NY
received medal on 4/18/1888
Capture of flag after severe hand to hand combat, was mentioned in orders for his gallantry at Williamsburg Va. 5/5/1862
William H. Crosier Sgt. 149th NY Infantry
born Skaneateles NY
entered service at Skaneateles NY
received medal on 1/12/1892
Severely wounded and ambushed by the enemy, he stripped the colors from the staff and brought them back into the line at Peach Tree Creek Ga. 7/20/1864
James E. Cross Cpl. 12th NY Infantry
born Darien NY
entered service at Darien NY
received medal on 4/5/1898
With a companion, refused the retreat where the part of the regiment to which he was attached was driven back in disorder, but remained upon the skirmish line for some time there after firing upon the enemy.
Michael Crowley Pvt. 22nd. NY Calvary
born Rochester NY
entered service at Rochester NY
received medal on 3/26/1865
Captured the flag at Waynesboro Va. 3/2/1865.
Richard Curran Asst. Surgeon 33rd. NY Infantry
born 1/4/1838 Ireland
entered service Seneca Falls NY
received medal 3/30/1898
Voluntarily exposed himself to great danger by going to the fighting line, there succoring the wounded and helpless and conducting them to the field hospital at Antietam Md. 9/17/1862
Newton Martin Curtis Brig. General U.S.Vol.
born 5/21/1835 DePeyster NY
entered service De Peyster
received medal 11/28/1891
The first man to pass through the stockaide, he personally had each assault on the traverses and was 4 times wounded at Fort Fisher NC 1/15/1865
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