Lewis Addison Grant

Wounded, he led his brigade's assault up Salem Heights!

Lewis A. Grant was wounded while directing his brigade in the assault at Salem Heights, yet his Medal of Honor recognized not only exposure to fire but the way he personally managed and led the attack. A Vermont lawyer before the war, Grant rose from command of the 5th Vermont Infantry to senior brigade and division responsibilities, eventually receiving the brevet rank of major general of volunteers.

On May 3, 1863, during the Chancellorsville campaign, Grant distinguished himself at Salem Heights, Virginia. He handled his brigade with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity and personally led it in the assault, where he was wounded.

Medal of Honor Citation (condensed): Personal gallantry and intrepidity in the management of his brigade and in leading it in assault at Salem Heights, where he was wounded.

Grant's Medal of Honor was awarded on May 11, 1893. He later held important public and military-related positions and lived until March 20, 1918. He was buried at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Some official records have carried May 3, 1864, for the action, but the battle and the CMOHS archival correction establish the correct date as May 3, 1863.