Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Joseph
A.
Cable
1848

–

October 15, 1877

Cemetery:

Custer Battlefield National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    5th U.S. Infantry

    Action Date:

    October 21, 1876 to January 8, 1877
    Date of Issue: April 27, 1877

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Joseph A. Cable, United States Army, for gallantry in engagements at Cedar Creek, Montana and other campaigns during the period 21 October 1876 to 8 January 1877, while serving with Company I, 5th U.S. Infantry.