The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces highest military decoration. It is awarded to those American military personnel who distinguish themselves through acts of valor. These Medals were first established in 1861 during the Civil War. There are three Medals for each of the Armed Forces: Army Medal, Navy Medal and Air Force Medal. There are currently 3535 Medal of Honor Recipients. This tour is of the graves of those who earned their Medal of Honor during the Civil War.
Medal of Honor Recipients – Civil War Tour Maps
Medal of Honor Recipients – Civil War Tour Information
Medal of Honor Recipients – Civil War Tour Information -> PDF files
Andrew O. Apple
David Ayres
William Perkins Black
John Creed
James Dunne
Richard J. Gage
Douglas Hapeman
James Henry
Theodore Hyatt
Thomas H. Jordan
Theodore Leon Kramer
George Kretsinger
George Marsh
Patrick McGuire
Augustus Merrill
Hugh Molloy
Peter O’Brien
Timothy O’Connor
William Henry Powell
Wesley James Powers
Louis Jeanottelle Sacriste
Reuben S. Shipley
Robert Frank Smalley
William G. Stephens
George Stokes
William Toomer
Loyd Wheaton
ANDREW O. APPLE (1845-1890) – GRAVE
Andrew O. Apple -> CMOHS.com
Andrew O. Apple -> Wikipedia
Third Battle of Petersburg – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on April 2, 1865, at Petersburg, VA. Corporal Apple displayed conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg. He was part of Company I, 12th West Virginia Infantry Regiment, US Army.
[Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin – Section 4, Lot 166 – 42°01’06.0″N 88°15’16.6″W]
DAVID AYRES (1841-1916) – GRAVE
David Ayers -> CMOHS.com
David Ayres -> Wikipedia
Battle of Vicksburg – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, MS. Sergeant Ayres displayed gallantry while storming defenses at Vicksburg as part of a volunteer forlorn hope unit. He was part of Company A, 57th Ohio Infantry Regiment, US Army.
[Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago – Section F, Division 7, Lot 303 – 41°46’22.5″N 87°36’18.2″W]
WILLIAM PERKINS BLACK (1842-1916) – GRAVE
Battle of Pea Ridge – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on March 7, 1862, near Elkhorn Tavern, AR. Captain Black single handedly confronted the enemy and checked their advance. He was part of Company K, 37th Illinois Infantry Regiment, US Army.
[Graceland Cemetery, Chicago – Section EF, Lot 342 – 41°57’32.8″N 87°39’40.4″W]
William Perkins Black -> CMOHS.com
William Perkins Black -> Wikipedia
JOHN CREED (1819-1872) – GRAVE
Battle of Fisher’s Hill – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on September 22, 1864, near Strasburg, VA. Private Creed displayed extraordinary heroism while capturing the enemy’s flag. He was part of Company D, 23rd Illinois Infantry Regiment, US Army.
[Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Evanston – Section D, Block 12 – 42°01’26.3″N 87°40’27.5″W]
John Creed -> CMOHS.com
John Creed -> Wikipedia
JAMES DUNNE (1840-1915) – GRAVE
Battle of Vicksburg – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, MS. Corporal Dunne helped carry a cannon, by hand, up into the embrasure of the enemy’s defensive works. He was part of the Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery, US Army.
[Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Evanston – Section Y, Lot 16 – 42°01’29.0″N 87°40’08.7″W]
James Dunne -> CMOHS.com
James Dunne -> Wikipedia
JAMES HENRY (1833-1911) – GRAVE 
Battle of Vicksburg – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, MS. Sergeant Henry displayed gallantry while storming defenses at Vicksburg as part of a volunteer forlorn hope unit. He was part of Company B, 113th Illinois Infantry Regiment, US Army.
[Oak Hill Cemetery, Geneva – Block G, Lot 40, Space 1 – 41°53’43.1″N 88°17’48.1″W]
James Henry -> CMOHS.com
James Henry – > Wikipedia
THEODORE HYATT (1830-1900) – GRAVE
Battle of Vicksburg – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, MS. First Sergeant Hyatt displayed gallantry while storming defenses at Vicksburg as part of a volunteer forlorn hope unit. He was part of Company D, 127th Illinois Infantry Regiment, US Army.
[Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood – Section 1, Site 1613 – 41°23’17.1″N 88°07’37.2″W]
Theodore Hyatt -> CMOHS.com
Theodore Hyatt -> Wikipedia
THOMAS H. JORDAN (1840-1930) – GRAVE
Battle of Mobile Bay – Navy Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on August 5, 1864, on Mobile Bay, AL. Quartermaster Jordan performed with skill and courage while helping the USS Oneida past enemy forts. He was on board the USS Galena, serving in the US Navy.
[Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago – 41°41’10.1″N 87°41’31.0″W]
Thomas Henry Jordan -> CMOHS.com
Thomas Henry Jordan -> Wikipedia
GEORGE KRETSINGER (1844-1906) – GRAVE
Battle of Vicksburg – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, MS. Private Kretsinger helped carry a cannon, by hand, up into the embrasure of the enemy’s defensive works. He was part of the Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery, US Army.
[Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago – Section C – 41°59’10.5″N 87°40’39.4″W]
George Kretsinger -> CMOHS.com
George Kretsinger -> Wikipedia
PATRICK MCGUIRE (1840-1898) – GRAVE
Battle of Vicksburg – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, MS. Private McGuire helped carry a cannon, by hand, up into the embrasure of the enemy’s defensive works. He was part of the Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery, US Army.
[Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Evanston – Section Y, Block 15, Lot 1 – 42°01’30.0″N 87°40’10.2″W]
Patrick McGuire -> CMOHS.com
AUGUSTUS MERRILL (1843-1895) – GRAVE
Petersburg Campaign – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on April 2, 1865, at Petersburg, VA. Captain Merrill, with 6 men, captured 69 Confederate soldiers and recaptured Union soldiers, held by the enemy. He was part of Company B, 1st Maine Veteran Infantry Regiment, Us Army.
[Graceland Cemetery, Chicago – Block 20, Grave 233 – 41°57’38.2″N 87°39’27.3″W]
Augustus Merrill -> CMOHS.com
HUGH MOLLOY (1841-1922) – GRAVE
Louisiana – Navy Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on March, 1864, near Harrisonburg, LA. Seaman Molloy performed with heroism and bravery while manning an important position for the ship’s artillery. He was on board the USS Hindman, serving in the US Navy.
[Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Evanston – Section M, Block 41, Lot 4 – 42°01’34.7″N 87°40’38.0″W]
Hugh Molloy -> CMOHS.com
Hugh Molloy -> Wikipedia
PETER O’BRIEN (1842-1898) – GRAVE
Battle of Waynesboro, VA – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on March 2, 1865, near Waynesboro, VA. Private O’Brien captured a flag and a Confederate Officer with his horse and equipment during the Battle. He was part of Company A, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry, US Army.
[Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago – Section H, Lot 47, Grave 46841 – 41°59’09.2″N 87°40’42.3″W]
Peter O’Brien -> CMOHS.com
Peter O’Brien -> Wikipedia
TIMOTHY O’CONNOR (1840-1893) – GRAVE
First Battle of Deep Bottom, VA – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on July 28, 1864, near Malvern, VA. Private O’Connor captured the Confederate flag of the 18th North Carolina Infantry. He was part of Company E, 1st US Cavalry, US Army.
[Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Evanston – 42°01’30.0″N 87°40’24.9″W]
Timothy O’Connor -> CMOHS.com
WILLIAM HENRY POWELL (1825-1904) – GRAVE
Sinking Creek Raid – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on November 26, 1862, at Sinking Creek, VA. Major Powell led 22 men, who attacked and captured an entire Confederate camp of soldier, taking over 100 prisoners, without the loss of any men. He was part of 2nd West Virginia Cavalry, US Army.
[Graceland Cemetery, Chicago – Section 23, Lot 284 – 41°57’38.4″N 87°39’45.9″W]
William Henry Powell -> CMOHS.com
William Henry Powell -> Wikipedia
WESLEY JAMES POWERS (1845-1902) – GRAVE
Georgia Operations – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on April 3, 1865, on the Oostanaula River, GA. Corporal Powers voluntarily swam a river under heavy fire to secure and retrieved a ferryboat, used for Union troops to cross the river. He was part of Company F, 147th Illinois Infantry regiment, US Army.
[North Cemetery, St. Charles – Section F, Lot 15 – 41°41’17.9″N 87°45’48.0″W]
Wesley James Powers -> CMOHS.com
LOUIS JEANOTTELLE SACRISTE (1843-1904) – GRAVE
Battle of Auburn, VA – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on October 14, 1863, at Chancellorsville, VA. First Lieutenant Sacriste saved from capture a gun from the 5th Maine Battery and also delivered orders which resulted in saving from destruction numerous Union soldiers. He was part of Company D, 116th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, US Army.
[Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Hillside – Section D, Block 5, Lot NS8, Grave 1 – 41°52’05.5″N 87°54’28.5″W]
Louis Jeanottelle Sacriste -> CMOHS.com
Louis Jeanottelle Sacriste -> Wikipedia
WILLIAM G. STEPHENS (1843-1904) – GRAVE
Battle of Vicksburg – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, MS. Private Stephens helped carry a cannon, by hand, up into the embrasure of the enemy’s defensive works. He was part of the Chicago Mercantile Battery, Illinois Light Artillery, US Army.
[Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleums, Chicago – Section I, Lot 106 – 41°59’08.5″N 87°40’44.2″W]
William George Stephens -> CMOHS.com
WILLIAM TOOMER (1831-1901) – GRAVE
Battle of Vicksburg – Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, MS. Sergeant Toomer displayed gallantry while storming defenses at Vicksburg as part of a volunteer forlorn hope unit. He was part of Company G, 127th Illinois Infantry Regiment, US Army.
[Graceland Cemetery, Chicago – Block C, Lot 808 – 41°57’24.5″N 87°39’33.5″W]
William Toomer -> CMOHS.com
William Toomer -> Wikipedia