Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    5th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    September 29 – October 5, 1879

    Date of Issue: January 27, 1880

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant John A. Poppe, United States Army, for gallantry in action on September 29 – 5 October 1879, while serving with Company F, 5th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Milk River, Colorado.