Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    4th Pennsylvania Cavalry

    Action Date:

    April 9, 1865

    Date of Issue: May 3, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant John P. Donaldson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, while serving with Company L, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry, in action at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia, for capture of flag of 4th Virginia Cavalry (Confederate States of America).