The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Julius Dexter Rhodes, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on August 28 & 30, 1862, while serving with Company F, 5th New York Cavalry, in action at Thoroughfare Gap & Bull Run, Virginia. After having had his horse shot under him in the fight at Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia, Private Rhodes voluntarily joined the 105th New York Volunteers and was conspicuous in the advance on the enemy’s lines. Displayed gallantry in the advance on the skirmish line at Bull Run, Virginia where he was wounded.