American Civil War
Three Hispanic Americans earned the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War, two were sailors of the Union Navy and one was a soldier of the 19th Massachusetts Infantry.
This with the * indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously
| Image | Name | Rank | Branch | Unit | Place of action | Date of action | Notes/Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Bazaar, PhilipPhilip Bazaar | E-01 !Ordinary Seaman | Navy | Massachusetts, USS Santiago de Cuba | Assault on Fort Fisher | 01865-01-15January 15, 1865 | "As one of a boat crew detailed to one of the generals on shore, O.S. Bazaar bravely entered the fort in the assault and accompanied his party in carrying dispatches at the height of the battle. He was 1 of 6 men who entered the fort in the assault from the fleet" |
| — | De Castro, Joseph H.Joseph H. De Castro | E-04 !Corporal | Army | Company I, 19th Massachusetts Infantry | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | 01863-07-03July 3, 1863 | Attacked a confederate flag bearer from the 19th Virginia Infantry regiment and captured their flag. |
| — | Ortega, JohnJohn Ortega | E-01 !Seaman | Navy | USS Saratoga | USS Saratoga | 01864-12-01December 1864 | Was a member of a landing party who made several raids in August and September 1864 which resulted in the capture of many confederate prisoners and the taking or destruction of substantial quantities of ordnance, ammunition, and supplies. A number of buildings, bridges, and salt works were also destroyed during the expedition |
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