General Quincy Admas Gilmore (1825 - 1888) Elder brother of Roxana Spooner.
From Harpers Weekly May 10, 1862
"General Gilmore was born in Ohio about 36 years ago. He entered the Military Academy at West Point in 1845, and graduated in 1849, at the head of a class of 43 members. He was appointed to the engineers, and was promoted to a first Lieutenancy in 1856, and to Captaincy in 1861. From 1849 to 1852 he was engaged on the fortifications at Hampton Road, from 1852 to 1856 he was instructor of Practical Military Engineering at West Point, and during this time he designed the new Riding School on the crest of the hill. He served from 1856 to 1861 as Purchasing Agent for the department of New York, and made many friends here. In 1861 he was assigned to the staff of General Sherman and accompanied him to Port Royal. General Sherman appointed him Brigadier General of Volunteers-a rank it is hoped the president will confirm. General Gilmore had entire charge of the siege operations against Fort Pulaski, and it is to his skill that the success of the bombardment is due."
"The Gilmore Medal" - General Gilmore designed a bronze medal, the first "Medal of Honor," to be given to the enlisted men who had distinguished themselves in the siege of Fort Sumter.
