Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Division:

    5th U.S. Infantry

    Action Date:

    September 09 – 11, 1874

    Date of Issue: April 23, 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 John Mitchell, United States Army, for gallantry in engagement with Indians at Upper Washita River, Texas, from 9 to 11 September 1874.