First Medal of Honor Recipients

U.S. ARMY

Thomas Graham

Rank:

Conflict/Era:

U.S. CIVIL WAR

Unit/Command:

COMPANY G, 15TH INDIANA 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 from the color bearer, who had been wounded, and, exposed to a terrible fire, carried them forward, planting them on the enemy's breastworks.

Additional Information:

Awarded Posthumously:

NO

Born:

SEPTEMBER 16, 1837, INDIANA

Died:

FEBRUARY 4, 1911, LAWRENCE, KANSAS

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

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