Thomas Ward Custer
Born: March 15, 1845 at New Rumley, Ohio
Home Town: Monroe, Michigan
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: May 26, 1865
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Thomas Ward Custer, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 6th Michigan Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor’s Creek), Virginia. Second Lieutenant Custer leaped his horse over the enemy’s works and captured two stands of colors, having his horse shot from under him and receiving a severe wound.
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: May 3, 1865
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Thomas Ward Custer, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism while serving with Company B, 6th Michigan Cavalry, in action at Willicomack (Namozine Church), Virginia, for capture of flag on 3 April 1865.
