Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    22d New York Cavalry

    Action Date:

    March 2, 1865

    Date of Issue: March 26, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private George Ladd, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 March 1865, while serving with Company H, 22d New York Cavalry, in action at Waynesboro, Virginia. Private Ladd captured a standard bearer, his flag, horse and equipment.