Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Fireman Second Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Tallapoosa

    Action Date:

    August 21, 1884

    War Department, General Orders No. 326 (October 18, 1884)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Fireman Second Class John W. Magee, United States Navy, for gallant and heroic conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. Tallapoosa during the sinking of that vessel on the night of 21 August 1884. During this period, Fireman Second Class Magee remained at his post of duty in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters.