Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Gunner’s Mate Third Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Cushing

    Action Date:

    February 11, 1898

    War Department, General Orders No. 489, May 20, 1898

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Gunner’s Mate Third Class John Everetts, United States Navy, for distinguished and heroic conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. Cushing, 11 February 1898, Everetts displayed gallant conduct in attempting to save the life of the late Ensign Joseph C. Breckinridge, U.S. Navy, who fell overboard at sea from that vessel.