U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Thomas W. Custer

Details

Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel)

Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War

Unit/Command:

Company B,

6th Michigan Cavalry

Military Service Branch: U.S. Army

Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865

Medal of Honor Action Place: Willicomack (Namozine Church), Virginia, USA

Citation

First Award: Capture of flag on 2 April 1865.