Medal of Honor Recipient: Peter McAdams
Corporal, Company A
Entered service at Philadelphia, PA; Birthplace: Ireland
Citation: Salem Heights, VA; May 3, 1863 – Corporal McAdams went 250 yards in front of his regiment toward the position of the enemy and under fire, and brought within the lines a wounded and unconscious comrade.
Date of issue: April 1, 1898