Capt. Tom Custer - Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

As the battle of the Little Big Horn nears, here is the the most decorated Custer, Tom who received two Medals of Honor for actions in the Civil War.
CUSTER, THOMAS WARD

First Award - Civil War

Second Award - Civil War

Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company B, 6th Michigan Cavalry. Place and date: At Namozine Church, Va., 10 May 1863. Entered service at: Monroe, Mich. Birth: New Rumley, Ohio, 25 June 1845. Date of issue: 3 May 1865.

(1st) Citation:

Capture of flag on 10 May 1863.

Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company B, 6th Michigan Cavalry. Place and date: At Sailor Creek , Va, 6 April 1865. Entered service at: Monroe, Mich. Birth: New Rumley, Ohio, 25 June 1845. Date of issue: 26 May 1865.

(2nd) Citation:

2d Lt. Custer leaped his horse over the enemy's works and captured 2 stands of colors. having his horse shot from under him and receiving a severe wound.