Private Milton Matthews (died April 11, 1896) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Matthews received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Matthews's medal was won for capturing the flag of the 7th Tennessee Infantry at the Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia. He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.Matthews was born in Pittsburgh, where he entrered service, and died in Milwaukee.