Medal of Honor

These medals were never presented due to the hardships of war. But they were approved by the Confederate Congress and published as General Order 64 at Richmond, Virginia, August 10, 1864.

Listed below are the men belonging to various companies of the 38th Alabama who were recognized for their bravery during the Battle of Chickamauga, September 19 and 20, 1863.

Private T. C. Ezell, Company A - KIA

Corporal James M. Moore, Company B

Corporal J. E. Platt, Company C
Private A. McAlpin, Company C - KIA

Sergeant W. W. Buford, Company D - KIA

Corporal Joel W. Bell, Company E

Private A. D. Sims, Company F

Sergeant W. W. Holley, Company G - KIA

Private Patrick Dayton, Company H - KIA

Sergeant G. F. Williamson, Company I - KIA

Sergeant John L. Maye, Company K
Private Francis H. Wilson, Company K - KIA