List of Medal of Honor recipients buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery is a United States military cemetery located in Arlington County, Virginia near The Pentagon and directly across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial. The cemetery has graves for thousands of casualties and deceased veterans of the nation's conflicts, beginning with the American Civil War but includes reinterred dead from earlier wars as well. It was established during the Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, which had been the estate of the family of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna (Custis) Lee (a great-granddaughter of Martha Washington).

The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.

American Civil War

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Indian Wars

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Death date	Burial location	Comments
—	Cheever, Jr., Benjamin H.Benjamin H. Cheever, Jr.	Army	First Lieutenant	October 21, 1930	Section 1, Site 421	Headed the advance of his unit across the partly frozen White River.
	Humphrey, Sr., Charles FredericCharles Frederic Humphrey, Sr.	Army	First Lieutenant	June 4, 1926	Section 4 Lot 3115	Although under fire by Indians he volunteered to help a party that had recovered an an abandoned howitzer and 2 Gatling guns that was lying a few yards from the Indians.
—	Heyl, Charles H.Charles H. Heyl	Army	Second Lieutenant	October 12, 1926	Section 1, Site 135-B E	"Charged with 3 men upon 6 Indians who were entrenched upon a hillside."
	McClernand, Edward JohnEdward John McClernand	Army	Second Lieutenant	February 9, 1936	Section 3, Lot 1931-SW	"Gallantly attacked a band of hostiles and conducted the combat with excellent skill and boldness."
	Godfrey, Edward SettleEdward Settle Godfrey	Army	Captain	April 1, 1932	Section 3, Site 4175-F	"Led his command into action when he was severely wounded."
	Garlington, Ernest AlbertErnest Albert Garlington	Army	First Lieutenant	October 16, 1934		The citation simply reads, "Distinguished gallantry."
—	Dodge, Francis S.Francis S. Dodge	Army	Captain	February 19, 1908	Section 3, Grave 1874	"With a force of 40 men rode all night to the relief of a command that had been defeated and was besieged by an overwhelming force of Indians, reached the field at daylight, joined in the action and fought for 3 days."
	Baldwin, FrankFrank Baldwin	Army	First Lieutenant	April 22, 1923	Section 3, lot 1894	Second award: Rescued, with 2 companies, 2 white girls by a voluntary attack upon Indians whose superior numbers and strong position would have warranted delay for reinforcements, but which delay would have permitted the Indians to escape and kill their captives.
	West, FrankFrank West	Army	First Lieutenant	August 26, 1923	Section 1, Lot 549	"Rallied his command and led it in the advance against the enemy's fortified position."
	Albee, George E.George E. Albee	Army	First Lieutenant	March 24, 1918	First Lieutenant	"Attacked with 2 men a force of 11 Indians, drove them from the hills, and reconnoitered the country beyond."
	Morgan, George H.George H. Morgan	Army	Second Lieutenant	February 14, 1948	Section 3, Lot 2053	"Gallantly held his ground at a critical moment and fired upon the advancing enemy (hostile Indians) until he was disabled by a shot."
—	Burnett, George RitterGeorge Ritter Burnett	Army	Second Lieutenant	November 1, 1908	Section 3	"Saved the life of a dismounted soldier, who was in imminent danger of being cut off, by alone galloping quickly to his assistance under heavy fire and escorting him to a place of safety, his horse being twice shot in this action."
—	Hawthorne, Harry L.Harry L. Hawthorne	Army	Second Lieutenant	April 10, 1948	Section 3, Site 1952WS	"Distinguished conduct in battle with hostile Indians."
	Johnson, HenryHenry Johnson	Army	Private	January 31, 1904	Section 23, Lot 16547	"Voluntarily left fortified shelter and under heavy fire at close range made the rounds of the pits to instruct the guards, fought his way to the creek and back to bring water to the wounded."
—	Tilton, Henry R.Henry R. Tilton	Army	Colonel	June 25, 1906	Section 1 Lot 392	"Fearlessly risked his life and displayed great gallantry in rescuing and protecting the wounded men."
—	Mays, IsaiahIsaiah Mays	Army	Corporal	May 2, 1925		"Gallantry in the fight between Paymaster Wham's escort and robbers. Mays walked and crawled 2 miles to a ranch for help."
—	Kerr, John BrownJohn Brown Kerr	Army	Brigadier general	February 27, 1928	Section 3, Lot 1950-SH	"For distinguished bravery on 1 January 1891, while in command of his troop of the 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action against hostile Sioux Indians on the north bank of the White River, near the mouth of Little Grass Creek, South Dakota, where he defeated a force of 300 Brule Sioux warriors, and turned the Sioux tribe, which was endeavoring to enter the Bad Lands, back into the Pine Ridge Agency"
—	Schou, JuliusJulius Schou	Army	Sergeant	November 19, 1929	Section 17, Lot 21, 482	"Carried dispatches to Fort Buford"
—	Wood, LeonardLeonard Wood	Army	Major general	August 7, 1927		"Voluntarily carried dispatches through a region inhabited by hostile Indians, making a journey of 70 miles in one night and walking 30 miles the next day. Also for several weeks, while in close pursuit of Geronimo's band and constantly expecting an encounter, commanded a detachment of Infantry, which was then without an officer, and to the command of which he was assigned upon his own request."
—	Brett, Lloyd MiltonLloyd Milton Brett	Army	Brigadier general	September 23, 1927	Section 6, Grave 8367	"Fearless exposure and dashing bravery in cutting off the Indians' pony herd, thereby greatly crippling the hostiles"
—	Maus, Marion PerryMarion Perry Maus	Army	Brigadier general	February 9, 1930	Section 3, Lot 3886-B	"Most distinguished gallantry in action with hostile Apaches led by Geronimo and Natchez."
—	Carter, Robert G.Robert G. Carter	Army
—	Cruse, ThomasThomas Cruse	Army
—	Shaw, ThomasThomas Shaw	Army
—	Barnes, Will C.Will C. Barnes	Army
—	Carter, William HardingWilliam Harding Carter	Army
	McBryar, WilliamWilliam McBryar	Army	Sergeant	March 8, 1941	Section 4, lot 2738-B	"Distinguished himself for coolness, bravery and marksmanship while his troop was in pursuit of hostile Apache Indians."
	Hall, William PrebleWilliam Preble Hall	Army	First Lieutenant	December 14, 1927	Section 1, lot 653	"With a reconnoitering party of 3 men, was attacked by 35 Indians and several times exposed himself to draw the fire of the enemy, giving his small party opportunity to reply with much effect."
—	Woodall, Zachariah T.Zachariah T. Woodall	Army	Sergeant	September 12, 1899	Section 22, lot 15788	"While in command of 5 men and carrying dispatches, was attacked by 125 Indians, who, he with his command fought throughout the day, he being severely wounded."

Spanish American War

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Death date	Burial location	Comments
	Bell, DennisDennis Bell	Army	Private	September 25, 1953(1953-09-25)	Section 31, lot 349	Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated.
—	Blume, RobertRobert Blume	Navy	E-03 !Seaman	September 16, 1937(1937-09-16)	Section 6, grave 9752-SS	For setting an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness under fire.
—	Carter, Joseph E.Joseph E. Carter	Navy	E-06 !Blacksmith	June 19, 1950(1950-06-19)	Section 34, lot 2631-1.	For setting an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness under fire.
	Charrette, GeorgeGeorge Charrette	Navy	E-06 !Gunner's Mate First Class	February 7, 1938(1938-02-07)		For displaying extraordinary heroism while under heavy fire from Spanish batteries.
—	Church, James R.James R. Church	Army	O-03 !Assistant Surgeon	May 18, 1923(1923-05-18)	Section 3 Lot 1409-A	In addition to performing gallantly the duties pertaining to his position, voluntarily and unaided carried several seriously wounded men from the firing line to a secure position in the rear, each instance being subjected to a very heavy fire and great exposure and danger.
—	Eglit, JohnJohn Eglit	Navy	E-03 !Seaman			For setting an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness under fire.
—	Hardaway, Benjamin F.Benjamin F. Hardaway	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant			For assisting in the rescue of the wounded while under heavy fire.
—	Jardine, AlexanderAlexander Jardine	Navy	E-03 !Fireman First Class			On board the U.S.S. Potomac during the passage of that vessel from Cat Island to Nassau, 14 November 1898.
—	Johanson, John P.John P. Johanson	Navy	E-03 !Seaman	December 14, 1937(1937-12-14)	Section 6, site 9768	On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898.
—	Johansson, Johan J.Johan J. Johansson	Navy	E-02 !Ordinary Seaman	December 4, 1948(1948-12-04)	Section 13, site 720	On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898.
—	Keefer, Philip B.Philip B. Keefer	Navy	E-06 !Coppersmith	January 1, 1949(1949-01-01)	Section 11, Lot 527	On board the U.S.S. Iowa off Santiago de Cuba, 20 July 1898.
	Miller, WillardWillard Miller	Navy	E-03 !Seaman			For displaying extraordinary bravery and coolness under fire.
—	Muller, FrederickFrederick Muller	Navy	E-10 !Mate	June 9, 1946(1946-06-09)	Section 8, lot 6035	For displaying heroism and gallantry under fire.
—	Roberts, Charles DuValCharles DuVal Roberts	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	October 24, 1966(1966-10-24)	Section 2, site 3671	For assisting in the rescue of the wounded while under heavy fire.
—	Russell, Henry P.Henry P. Russell	Navy	E-01 !Landsman	December 1, 1956(1956-12-01)	Section 31, lot 6377	For displaying extraordinary bravery and coolness under fire.
—	Wanton, George H.George H. Wanton	Army	E-01 !Private	November 27, 1940(1940-11-27)	Section 4, Lot 2749	Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated.

World War I

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World War II

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Korean War

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Vietnam War

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Post Vietnam

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Death date	Grave location	Comments
	McGinnis, Ross A.Ross A. McGinnis†	Army	E-4 !Specialist	000000002006-12-04-0000December 4, 2006	Section 60, site 8544	Saved the lives of four soldiers by diving on a grenade while inside HMMWV (Humvee)
	Smith, Paul R.Paul R. Smith†	Army	E-7 !Sergeant First Class	000000002003-04-04-0000April 4, 2003	Section D, lot 67	Held the enemy at bay allowing for the wounded to be carried out, died in the process

Other conflicts

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Conflict	Death date	Burial location	Comments
	Anderson, Jr., EdwinEdwin Anderson, Jr.	Navy	O-06 !Captain	Veracruz	000000001933-09-23-0000September 23, 1933	Section 2, grave 3798	Showed fearlessness and courage in battle, during the engagement of Veracruz, April 22, 1914, in command of the Second Seaman Regiment
	Badger II, Oscar C.Oscar C. Badger II	Navy	O-01 !Ensign	Veracruz	000000001958-11-30-0000November 30, 1958	Section 2, lot 3760-WS	Led his men in both days' fighting at the head of his company
	Berkeley, Randolph C.Randolph C. Berkeley	Marine Corps	O-04 !Major	Veracruz	000000001960-01-31-0000January 31, 1960	Section 3, site 1591-5	”For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Veracruz, 21 – 22 April 1914”; was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion; was in the fighting of both days, and exhibited courage and his skill in leading his men through action. His cool judgment and courage and his skill in handling his men in encountering and overcoming the machine gun and rifle fire down Cinco de Mayo and parallel streets accounts for the small percentage of the losses of Marines under his command.
	Fletcher, Frank JackFrank Jack Fletcher	Navy	O-03 !Lieutenant	Veracruz	000000001973-04-25-0000April 25, 1973	Section 2, lot 4736-E	”For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Veracruz, 21 – 22 April 1914”

Bibliography

• "Medal of Honor recipients". Listing of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who received the Medal of Honor during World War II. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/moh.html. Retrieved December 27, 2010.