Roll of Honor

General Orders 131

ADJT. AND INSPECTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Richmond, Va., October 5, 1863.
Difficulties in procuring the medals and badges of distinction having delayed their presentation by the President, as authorized by the act of Congress approved October 13, 1862, to the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the armies of the Confederate States conspicuous for courage and good conduct on the field of battle, to avoid postponing the grateful recognition of their valor until it can be made in the enduring form provided by that act, it is ordered--
I. That the names of all those who have been, or may hereafter be, reported as worthy of this distinction, be inscribed on a roll of honor, to be preserved in the office of the Adjutant and Inspector General for reference in all future time, for those who have deserved well of their country, as having best displayed their courage and devotion on the field of battle.
II. That the Roll of Honor, so far as now made up, be appended to this order, and read at the head of every regiment in the service of the Confederate States at the first dress parade after its receipt, and be published in at least one newspaper in each State.
III. The attention of the officers in charge is directed to General Orders, No. 93, Section No. 27, of the series of 1862, Adjutant and Inspect or General's Office, [following] for the mode of selecting the noncommissioned officers and privates entitled to this distinction, and its execution is enjoined.

Private Mathew Benton, Co. A.
Sergt. J. C. Gamble, Co. B.
Private W. H. Digby, Co. C.
Private H. H. Moore, Co. D.
Sergt. E. O. Baker, Co. E.
Corpl. G. P. Jones, Co. F.
Private H. L. Jones, Co. G.
Sergt. D. Madigan, Co. H.
Private James W. Evans, Co. I.
Private H. I. Price, Co. K.
Sergt. H. W. Hale, Co. L.
Private D. W. Moorer, Co. M.