Captain Frank Furness (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 12, 1864, at Trevilian Station, Virginia. His citation reads:
Voluntarily carrier a box of ammunition across an open space swept by the enemy's fire to the relief of an outpost whose ammunition had become almost exhausted, but which was thus enabled to hold its important position.
Private First Class Frank Gaffney (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 29, 1918, near Ronssoy, France. His citation reads:
Pfc. Gaffney, an automatic rifleman, pushing forward alone, after all the other members of his squad had been killed, discovered several Germans placing a heavy machinegun in position. He killed the crew, captured the gun, bombed several dugouts, and, after killing 4 more of the enemy with his pistol, held the position until reinforcements came up, when 80 prisoners were captured.
Private Richard J. Gage (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 2, 1863, at Elk River, Tennessee. His citation reads:
Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
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