Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    10th New York Cavalry (Porter Guard)

    Action Date:

    April 9, 1865

    Date of Issue: April 9, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant James Lemuel Carey, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, while serving with Company G, 10th New York Cavalry (Porter Guard), in action at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia, for daring bravery and urging the men forward in a charge.