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Daniel Caldwell - DOV

13th Pennsylvania Cavalry at Hatchers Run, Va., 6 February 1865

Citation: In a mounted charge, dashed into center of the enemy's line and captured the colors of the 33rd North Carolina Infantry.
 
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James G. Clark - History of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War for the Union, 1894

88th Pennsylvania Infantry at Petersburg, Va., 18 June 1864

Citation: Distinguished bravery in action; was severely wounded.
 
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John W. Clark - DOV

6th Vermont Infantry near Warrenton, Va., 28 July 1863

Citation: Defended the division train against a vastly superior force of the enemy; he was severely wounded, but remained in the saddle for 20 hours afterward until he had brought his train through in safety.
 
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58th Pennsylvania Infantry at Fort Harrison, Va., 29 September 1864

Citation: Led his regiment in the charge, carrying the colors of another regiment, and when severely wounded in the right arm, incurring loss of same, he shifted the colors to the left hand, which also became disabled by a gunshot wound.
 
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George W. Clute - DOV

14th Michigan Infantry at Bentonville, N.C., 19 March 1865

Citation: In a charge, captured the flag of the 40th North Carolina (C.S.A.), the flag being taken in a personal encounter with an officer who carried and defended it.
 
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David L. Cockley - DOV

10th Ohio Cavalry at Waynesboro, Ga., 4 December 1864

Citation: While acting as aide-de-camp to a general officer, he 3 times asked permission to join his regiment in a proposed charge upon the enemy, and in response to the last request, having obtained such permission, joined his regiment and fought bravely at its head throughout the action.
 
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James Coey - DOV

147th New York Infantry at Hatchers Run, Va., 6 February 1865

Citation: Seized the regimental colors at a critical moment and by a prompt advance on the enemy caused the entire brigade to follow him; and, after being himself severely wounded, he caused himself to be lifted into the saddle and a second time rallied the line in an attempt to check the enemy.
 
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Robert J. Coffey - Men of Vermont, 1894

4th Vermont Infantry at Banks Ford, Va., 4 May 1863

Citation:
Single-handedly captured 2 officers and 5 privates of the 8th Louisiana Regiment (C.S.A.).
 
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Gabriel Cole - DOV

5th Michigan Cavalry at Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864

Citation: Capture of flag, during which he was wounded in the leg.
 
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Charles H.T. Collis - HA

114th Pennsylvania Infantry at Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862

Citation: Gallantly led his regiment in battle at a critical moment.
 
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Hartwell B. Compson - DOV

8th New York Cavalry at Waynesboro, Va., 2 March 1865

Citation: Capture of flag belonging to Gen. Early's headquarters.
 
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John H. Cook - DOV

119th Illinois Infantry at Pleasant Hill, La., 9 April 1864

Citation: During an attack by the enemy, voluntarily left the brigade quartermaster, with whom he had been detailed as a clerk, rejoined his command, and, acting as first lieutenant, led the line farther toward the charging enemy.
 
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Charles D. Copp - History of the Ninth Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteers, 1895

9th New Hampshire Infantry at Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862

Citation: Seized the regimental colors, the color bearer having been shot down, and, waving them, rallied the regiment under a heavy fire.
 
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Thomas E. Corcoran - DOV

U.S. Navy

Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking. Engaging the enemy in a fierce battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued to fire her guns to the last, though so penetrated by shellfire that her fate was sealed. Serving bravely during this action, Corcoran was conspicuously cool under the fire of the enemy, never ceasing to fight until this proud ship went down, "her colors nailed to the mast."
 
Here is a "Before & After" of Stephen P. Corliss. Photo was too large to load full size. This is at 50%.
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New York State Military Museum

4th New York Heavy Artillery at South Side Railroad, Va., 2 April 1865

Citation: Raised the fallen colors and, rushing forward in advance of the troops, placed them on the enemy's works.
 
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Joseph K. Corson - U.S. Army medical Department

6th Pennsylvania Reserves near Bristoe Station, Va., 14 October 1863

Citation: With one companion returned in the face of the enemy's heavy artillery fire and removed to a place of safety a severely wounded soldier who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.
 
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Richard H. Cosgriff - DOV

4th Iowa Cavalry at At Columbus, Ga., 16 April 1865

Citation: Capture of flag in a personal encounter with its bearer.
 
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Robert M. Cox - DOV

55th Illinois Infantry at Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863

Citation: Bravely defended the colors planted on the outward parapet of Fort Hill.
 
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