BOWEN, CHESTER B. - Cpl, Co I, 19th New York Cav (1st New York Dragoons).Action: At Winchester, Va, 19 Sep 1864. Born: Nunda, N.Y. Issued: 27 Sep 1864.Citation: Capture of flag.

BRADLEY, AMOS - Landsman, USN. DOB 1837, Dansville, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O.#11, 3 Apr 1863. Citation: Served on board the USS Varuna in one of the most responsible positions, during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and while in action against the rebel ship Morgan, 24 Apr 1862. Although guns were raking the decks from behind him, Bradley remained steadfast at the wheel throughout the thickest of the fight, continuing at his station and rendering service with the greatest courage until his ship, repeatedly holed and twice rammed by the rebel ship Morgan, was beached and sunk.

BRINGLE, ANDREW - Cpl, Co F, 10th New York Cav. Action: At Sailors Creek, Va, 6 Apr 1865. Born: Buffalo, N.Y. Issued: 3 Jul 1865. Citation: Charged the enemy and assisted Sgt. Norton in capturing a fieldpiece and 2 prisoners.

BROWN, HENRI LE FEVRE - Sgt, Co B, 72d New York Inf. Action: At Wilderness, Va, 6 May 1864. Inducted: Ellicott, N.Y. Born: Jamestown, N.Y. Issued: 23 Jun 1896. Citation: Voluntarily and under a heavy fire from the enemy, 3 times crossed the field of battle with a load of ammunition in a blanket on his back, thus supplying the Federal forces, whose ammunition had nearly all been expended, and enabling them to hold their position until reinforcement arrived, when the enemy were driven from their position.

BROWN, JAMES - Quartermaster, USN. DOB 1826 Rochester, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O.#32, 16 Apr 1864. Citation: Served on board the USS Albatross during action against Fort De Russy in the Red River Area on 4 May 1863. After the steering wheel and wheel ropes had been shot away by rebel fire, Brown stood on the gun platform of the quarterdeck, exposing himself to a close fire of musketry from the shore, and rendered invaluable assistance by his expert management of the relieving tackles in extricating the vessel from a perilous position, and thereby aided in the capture of Fort De Russy's heavyworks.and conveyed to a battalion, then in a perilous position and liable to capture, information which enabled it to reach a point of safety.

BRUTON ( BRATON ), CHRISTOPHER C. - Captain, Co C, 22d New York Cav. Action: At Waynesboro, Va, 2 March 1865. Inducted: Riga, Monroe County, N.Y. Issued: 26 March 1865. Citation: Capture of Gen. Early's headquarters flag. Confederate national standard.

*BUCHANAN, GEORGE A. - Pvt, Co G, 148th New York Inf. Action: At Chapins Farm, Va, 29 Sep 1864. Inducted: Ontario County, N.Y. Born: New York. Issued: 6 Apr 1865. Citation: Took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy's cannoneers from their guns; was mortally wounded.

BUCKLEY, DENIS - Pvt, Co G, 136th New York Inf. Action: At Peach Tree Creek, Ga, 20 Jul 1864. Inducted: Avon, N.Y. Born: Canada. Issued: 7 Apr 1865. Citation: Capture of flag of 31st Mississippi (CSA).

CARTER, JOHN J. - 2Lt, Co B, 33d New York Inf. Action: At Antietam, Md, 17 Sep 1862. Inducted: Nunda, N.Y. DOB 16 Jun 1842, Troy, N.Y. Issued: 10 Sep 1897. Citation: While in command of a detached company, seeing his regiment thrown into confusion by a charge of the enemy, without orders made a countercharge upon the attacking column and checked the assault. Penetrated within the enemy's lines at night and obtained valuable information.

CROSS, JAMES E. - Cpl, Co K, 12th New York Inf. Action: At Blackburns Ford, Va, 18 Jul 1861. Born: Darien, N.Y. Issued: 5 Apr 1898. Citation: With a companion, refused to retreat when the part of the regiment to which he was attached was driven back in disorder, but remained upon the skirmish line for some time thereafter, firing upon the enemy.

CROWLEY, MICHAEL - Pvt, Co A, 22d New York Cav. Action: At Waynesboro, Va, 2 March 1865. Inducted: Rochester, N.Y. Born: Rochester, N.Y. Issued: 26 March 1865. Citation: Capture of flag.

DODDS, EDWARD E. - Sgt, Co C, 21st New York Cav. Action: At Ashbys Gap, Va, 19 Jul 1864. Inducted: Rochester, N.Y. Born: Canada. Issued: 11 Jun 1896. Citation: At great personal risk rescued his wounded captain and carried him from the field to a place of safety.

HART, WILLIAM E. - Pvt, Co B, 8th New York Cav. Action: At Shenandoah Valley, Va, 1864 and 1865. Inducted: Pittsford, N.Y. Born: Rushville, N.Y. Issued: 3 Jul 1872. Citation: Gallant conduct and services as scout in connection with capture of the guerrilla Harry Gilmore, and other daring acts.

HARVEY, HARRY - Cpl, Co A, 22d New York Cav. Action: At Waynesboro, Va, 2 March 1865. Inducted: Rochester, N.Y. Born: England. Issued: 26 March 1865. Citation: Capture of flag and bearer, with two other prisoners.

KELLY, DANIEL - Sgt, Co G, 8th New York Cav. Action: At Waynesboro, Va, 2 March 1865. Born: Groveland, N.Y. Issued: 26 March 1865. Citation: Capture of flag.

KUDER, ANDREW - 2Lt, Co G, 8th New York Cav. Action: At Waynesboro, Va, 2 March 1865. Born: Groveland, N.Y. Issued: 26 March 1865. Citation: Capture of flag.

LANN, JOHN S. - Landsman, USN. DOB 1842 Rochester, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O.#59, 22 Jun 1865. Citation: As landsman on board the USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla, 5 and 6 March, Lann served with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and throughout this fierce engagement made remarkable efforts in assisting transport of the gun. His coolness and determination in standing by his gun while under the fire of the enemy were a credit to the service to which he belonged.

LORISH, ANDREW J. - Commissary Sgt, 19th New York Cav (1st New York Dragoons). Action: At Winchester, Va, 19 Sep 1864. DOB 8 Nov 1832, Dansville, Steuben County, N.Y. Issued: 27 Sep 1864 Citation: Amid the enemy he grabbed the flag from a color bearer who then called for help. When the bearer's comrades were readying their rifles he dashed directly at them securing their disarming. As he rode away, the Confederates picked up their guns firing at the captor of their flag.

MADISON, JAMES - Sgt, Co E, 8th New York Cav. Action: At Waynesboro, Va, 2 March 1865. Inducted: Fairport, N.Y. Born: Niagara, N.Y. Issued: 26 March 1865. Citation: Recapture of Gen. Crook's headquarters flag.

*McVEANE, JOHN P. - Cpl, Co D, 49th New York Inf. Action: At Fredericksburg Heights, Va, 4 May 1863. Inducted: Buffalo, N.Y. Born: Canada. Issued: 21 Sep 1870. Citation: Shot a Confederate color bearer and seized the flag; also approached, alone, a barn between the lines and demanded and received the surrender of a number of the enemy therein.

MILLER, JOHN - Pvt, Co H, 8th New York Cav Action: At Waynesboro, Va, 2 March 1865. Entered service at. Rochester, N.Y. Born: Germany. Issued: 26 March 1865. Citation: Capture of flag.

ORR, CHARLES A. - Pvt, Co G, 187th New York Inf. Action: At Hatchers Run, Va, 27 Oct 1864. Inducted: Bennington, N.Y. Born: Holland, N.Y. Issued: 1 Apr 1898. Citation: This soldier and two others, voluntarily and under fire, rescued several wounded and helpless soldiers.

PARKS, HENRY JEREMIAH - Pvt, Co A, 9th New York Cav. Action: At Cedar Creek, Va, 19 Oct 1864. Inducted: Orangeville, N.Y. DOB 24 Feb 1848, Orangeville, N.Y. Issued: 26 Oct 1864. Citation: While alone and in advance of his unit and attempting to cut off the retreat of a supply wagon, he fought and sent to flight a Confederate color bearer. After capturing the color bearer and leaving him in the rear, he returned to the front and captured 3 more wagons and drivers.

RAND, CHARLES F. - Pvt, Co K, 12th New York Inf. Action: At Blackburns Ford, Va, 18 Jul 1861. Inducted: Batavia, N.Y. Born: Batavia, N.Y. Issued: 23 Oct 1897. Citation: Remained in action when a part of his regiment broke in disorder,joined another company, and fought with it through the remainder of the engagement.

READ, MORTON A. - Lt, Co D, 8th New York Cav. Action: At Appomattox Station, Va, 8 Apr 1865. Inducted: Brockport, N.Y. Born: Brockport, N.Y. Issued: 3 May 1865. Citation: Capture of flag of 1st Texas Inf (CSA).

SAGELHURST, JOHN C. - Sgt, Co B, 1st New Jersey Cav. Action: At Hatchers Run, Va, 6 Feb 1865. Inducted: Buffalo, N.Y. Born: Buffalo, N.Y. Issued: 3 Jan 1906. Citation: Under a heavy fire from the enemy carried off the field a commissioned officer who was severely wounded and also led a charge on the enemy's rifle pits.

SCHMAL, GEORGE W. - Blacksmith, Co M, 24th New York Cav. Action: At Paines Crossroads, Va, 5 Apr 1865. Inducted: Buffalo, N.Y. Born: Germany. Issued: 3 May 1865. Citation: Capture of flag.

WOODRUFF, CARLE A. - 1Lt, 2d US Artillery. Action: At Newbys Crossroads, Va, 24 Jul 1863. Inducted: Washington, D.C. DOB Buffalo, N.Y. Issued: 1 Sep 1893. Citation: While in command of a section of a battery constituting a portion of the rear guard of a division then retiring before the advance of a corps of Inf was attacked by the enemy and ordered to abandon his guns. Lt. Woodruff disregarded the orders received and aided in repelling the attack and saving the guns.

YOUNG, JAMES M. - Pvt, Co B, 72d New York Inf. Action: At Wilderness. Va, 6 May 1864. Entered service at Chautauqua County, N.Y. Born: Chautauqua County, N.Y. Issued: 2 Apr 1898. Citation: With 2 companions, voluntarily went forward in the forest to reconnoiter the enemy's position, was fired upon and one of his companions disabled. Pvt. Young took the wounded man upon his back and, under fire, carried him within the Union lines.

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