For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty the Medal of Honor was awarded to WILLIAM R. D. BLACKWOOD
Surgeon, 48th Pennsylvania Infantry, at Petersburg, Virginia on 2 April 1865: Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field while under a heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished gallantry.
