LILLEY, JOHN: Private, Company F, 205th Pennsylvania Infantry. Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865. Citation given: 20 May 1865. After his regiment began to waiver he rushed on alone to capture the enemy flag. He reached the works and the Confederate color bearer who, at bayonet point, he caused to surrender with several enemy soldiers. He kept his prisoners in tow when they realized he was alone as his regiment in the meantime withdrew further to the rear.

BLACKWOOD, WILLIAM R. D.: Philadelphia, born in Ireland. Surgeon, 48th Pennsylvania Infantry. Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865. Citation given: July 1897. Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field while under a heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished gallantry.

HARTRANFT, JOHN F.: New Hanover Twp, (Later Governor of Pennsylvania and Commanding Officer of 28th Division) Colonel, 4th Pennsylvania Militia. Bull Run, Va., 21 July 1861. Citation given: 26 August 1886. Voluntarily served
as an aide and participated in the battle after expiration of his term of service, distinguishing himself in rallying several regiments which had been thrown into confusion.

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