Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    146th New York Infantry

    Action Date:

    April 1, 1865

    Date of Issue: August 14, 1891

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Colonel (Infantry) James G. Grindlay, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1865, while serving with 146th New York Infantry, in action at Five Forks, Virginia. Colonel Grindlay was the first to enter the enemy’s works, where he captured two flags.