Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Wirt Winegar
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Brevet Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons) - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 1, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Five Forks, Virginia, USA
Citation
While advancing in front of his company and alone, he found himself surrounded by the enemy. He accosted a nearby enemy flag-bearer demanding the surrender of the group. His effective firing of one shot so demoralized the unit that it surrendered with flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 3, 1865
- Born: October 20, 1844, Springport, Cayuga County, NY, United States
- Died: September 3, 1916, Bath, NY, United States
- Buried: Nondago Cemetery (MH) (F-7), Bath, NY, United States