Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Victor
Vifquain
May 20, 1836

–

January 7, 1904

Cemetery:

Calvary Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Division:

    97th Illinois Infantry

    Action Date:

    April 9, 1865
    Date of Issue: June 8, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Colonel Victor Vifquain, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, while serving with 97th Illinois Infantry, in action at Fort Blakely, Alabama, for capture of flag.