Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Division:

    8th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    July 08 – 11, 1873

    Date of Issue: August 12, 1875

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant James L. Morris, United States Army, for services against hostile Indians on July 8 – 11, 1873, while serving with Company C, 8th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Fort Selden, New Mexico.