Thomas Riley
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: June 8, 1865
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Thomas Riley, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 4 April 1865, while serving with Company D, 1st Louisiana Cavalry, in action at Fort Blakely, Alabama. Private riley captured the flag of the 6th Alabama Cavalry.
