List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L

This is a complete alphabetical list (G to L) of Medal of Honor recipients during the Civil War.

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The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government and is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "...conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States..." Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.

[1] Top - G H I J K L - External links This along with the *, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name.

This along with the *, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name.