Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    37th Ohio Infantry

    Action Date:

    May 22, 1863

    Date of Issue: November 19, 1897

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Joseph Hanks, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 22 May 1863, while serving with Company E, 37th Ohio Infantry, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Private Hanks voluntarily and under fire went to the rescue of a wounded comrade lying between the lines, gave him water, and brought him off the field.