Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
James
Sumner
1840

–

July 5, 1912

Cemetery:

Ventura Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    1st U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    October 20, 1869
    Date of Issue: February 14, 1870

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private James Sumner, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 20 October 1869, while serving with Company G, 1st U.S. Cavalry, in action at Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory.