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Navy Federal Credit Union
Daniel
Edgar
Sickles
October 20, 1819

–

May 3, 1914

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Daniel Sickles served in New York State Assembly in 1847 and New York State Senate from 1856-57. From 1857 until the beginning of the Civil War (1861) he represented the NY 3d Congressional District in the US House of Representatives. After the war and a distinguished military career, he served as US Congressman from New York’s 10th District from 1893-95. From 1869 to 1874 General Sickles served as the US Minister to Spain.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    U.S. Volunteers

    Action Date:

    July 2, 1863
    Date of Issue: October 30, 1897

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major General Daniel Edgar Sickles, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 July 1863, while serving with U.S. Volunteers, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Major General Sickles displayed most conspicuous gallantry on the field vigorously contesting the advance of the enemy and continuing to encourage his troops after being himself severely wounded.