Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Ovila
Cayer
February 9, 1844

–

February 7, 1909

Cemetery:

Garden of Memory Park

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    14th Volunteer Infantry

    Action Date:

    August 19, 1864
    Date of Issue: February 15, 1867

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Ovila Cayer, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 August 1864, while serving with Company A, 14th Volunteer Infantry, in action at Weldon Railroad, Virginia. Sergeant Cayer commanded the regiment, all the officers being disabled.