Thomas McCoy Wells

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Chief Bugler Thomas McCoy Wells, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 October 1864, while serving with 6th New York Cavalry, in action at Cedar Creek, Virginia, for capture of colors of 44th Georgia Infantry (Confederate States of America).

General Orders: Date of Issue: October 26, 1864

Action Date: October 19, 1864

Service: Army

Rank: Chief Bugler

Division: 6th New York Cavalry