Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Sterling
Archibald
Galt
October 1, 1866

–

October 21, 1908

Cemetery:

Orient Cemetery

Sterling Galt entered active duty in the U.S. Army from the North Dakota National Guard.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Artificer

    Regiment:

    36th Infantry

    Division:

    U.S. Volunteers

    Action Date:

    November 9, 1899
    Date of Issue: April 30, 1902

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Artificer Sterling Archibald Galt, United States Army, for distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against insurgents, on 9 November 1899, while serving with Company F, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, in action at Bamban, Luzon, Philippine Islands.