Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    13th Vermont Infantry

    Action Date:

    July 2, 1863

    Date of Issue: October 28, 1893

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) John Lonergan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 July 1863, while serving with Company A, 13th Vermont Infantry, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for gallantry in the recapture of four guns and the capture of two additional guns from the enemy; also the capture of a number of prisoners.