List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Third Battle of Winchester

The Battle of Opequon, more commonly known as the Third Battle of Winchester, was fought in Winchester, Virginia, on September 19, 1864, during the Valley Campaigns of 1864 in the American Civil War. Fourteen Union Army enlisted men and one officer were awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the battle.

The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.

Recipients

Name	Rank	Unit	Notes
Bowen, Chester B.Chester B. Bowen	E-04Corporal	1st New York Dragoons	Captured the enemies flag
Cole, GabrielGabriel Cole	E-04Corporal	5th Michigan Cavalry	Captured the enemies flag
Downs, Henry W.Henry W. Downs	E-05Sergeant	8th Vermont Infantry	Sergeant Downs and another soldier voluntarily went for ammunition twice, exposing themselves to enemy fire and returning with the needed ammunition.
Fox, Henry M.Henry M. Fox	E-05Sergeant	5th Michigan Cavalry	Captured the enemies flag
Lorish, Andrew J.Andrew J. Lorish	E-09Commissary Sergeant	1st New York Dragoons	Captured the enemies flag
Lunt, Alphonso M.Alphonso M. Lunt	E-05Sergeant	38th Massachusetts Infantry	After refusing the enemies demand for his surrender, he withdrew from the battle without losing the units flag
Lyman, Joel H.Joel H. Lyman	E-05Quartermaster Sergeant	9th New York Cavalry	"In an attempt to capture a Confederate flag he captured one of the enemy's officers and brought him within the lines."
McEnroe, Patrick H.Patrick H. McEnroe	E-05Sergeant	6th New York Cavalry	Captured the colors of the 36th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).
Meach, George E.George E. Meach	E-01Farrier	6th New York Cavalry	Captured the enemies flag
Reynolds, GeorgeGeorge Reynolds	E-01Private	6th New York Cavalry	Captured the Virginia State flag
Ryan, Peter J.Peter J. Ryan	E-01Private	11th Indiana Infantry	Captured 14 Confederate soldiers as prisoners
Schoonmaker, James M.James M. Schoonmaker	O-06Colonel	14th Pennsylvania Cavalry	led a cavalry charge against the enemy driving them out of their location and captured many prisoners.
Schmidt, ConradConrad Schmidt	E-08First Sergeant	2nd U.S. Cavalry	Risked his life to rescue his regimental commander after his horse had been killed
Seston, Charles H.Charles H. Seston	E-05Sergeant	11th Indiana Infantry	Killed while carrying the regimental colors
Sterling, John T.John T. Sterling	E-01Private	11th Indiana Infantry	Captured 14 of enemy soldiers as prisoners

James M. Schoonmaker

References

• "Medal of Honor recipients". Listing of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who received the Medal of Honor during World War II. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/moh.html. Retrieved December 27, 2010. 
  • "Medal of Honor recipients". American Medal of Honor recipients for the American Civil War (A-L). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html. Retrieved December 27, 2010. 
  • "Medal of Honor recipients". American Medal of Honor recipients for the American Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwarmz.html. Retrieved December 27, 2010.