Civil War
Thomas W. Custer
Second Lieutenant · U.S. Army
Company B, 6th Michigan Cavalry
10 May 1863 · Namozine Church, Virginia
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This person is recorded with 2 Medals of Honor.
Award 1 · Civil War
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Michigan
- Action
- Namozine Church, Virginia
The citation
Official citation
Capture of flag on 10 May 1863.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.
Award 2 · Civil War
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Michigan
- Action
- Sailor Creek, Virginia
The citation
Official citation
2d Lt. Custer leaped his horse over the enemy's works and captured 2 stands of colors. having his horse shot from under him and receiving a severe wound.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.