Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    47th Ohio Infantry

    Action Date:

    May 22, 1863

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John N. Eckes, United States Army, for gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, while serving with Company E, 47th Ohio Infantry, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.