Hartwell B. Compson
Born: 1840 at Seneca Falls, New York
Home Town: Seneca Falls, New York
Date of Issue: March 26, 1865
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major Hartwell B. Compson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 March 1865, while serving with 8th New York Cavalry, in action at Waynesboro, Virginia, for capture of flag belonging to General Early’s headquarters.
