Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Seaman

    Division:

    U.S.S. Shenandoah

    Action Date:

    December 15, 1871

    War Department, General Orders No. 169 (February 8, 1872)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Seaman Isaac Sapp, United States Navy, for distinguished and heroic conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. Shenandoah during the rescue of a shipmate at Villefranche, France, 15 December 1871. Jumping overboard, Seaman Sapp gallantly assisted in saving Charles Prince, Seaman, from drowning.