Hello Listere, There is a list of "Unclaimed Union Civil War Medals" at the West Virginia State Archives at: www.culture.org/history/medala-l.html I noticed there is a Thomas J. Akers listed. Hope this helps someone. Arlene Hetchler Arizona __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail