First Medal of Honor Recipients

Arthur MacArthur, Jr.

U.S. ARMY

Arthur MacArthur, Jr.

Rank:

FIRST LIEUTENANT & ADJUTANT

Conflict/Era:

U.S. CIVIL WAR

Unit/Command:

24TH WISCONSIN INFANTRY

Military Service Branch:

U.S. ARMY

Medal of Honor Action Date:

NOVEMBER 25, 1863

Medal of Honor Action Place:

MISSIONARY RIDGE, TENNESSEE

Citation:

Seized the colors of his regiment at a critical moment and planted them on the captured works on the crest of Missionary Ridge.

Additional Information:

Awarded Posthumously:

NO

Born:

JUNE 2, 1845, SPRINGFIELD, HAMPDEN COUNTY, MASSASCHUSETTS

Died:

SEPTEMBER 5, 1912

Medal of Honor Celebration:
September 29th - October 4th, 2025

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