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Hartwell Compson was commissioned a brigadier general in the Oregon National Guard. For six years he served as Oregon’s state railroad commissioner.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    8th New York Cavalry

    Action Date:

    March 2, 1865

    Date of Issue: March 26, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major Hartwell B. Compson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 March 1865, while serving with 8th New York Cavalry, in action at Waynesboro, Virginia, for capture of flag belonging to General Early’s headquarters.