Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Signal Quartermaster

    Division:

    U.S.S. Carondelet

    Action Date:

    February 06 & 14, 1862

    War Department, General Orders No. 17 (July 10, 1863)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Signal Quartermaster Matthew Arther, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S.S. Carondelet at the reduction of Forts Henry and Donnelson, Tennessee, 6 and 14 February 1862 and other actions. Carrying out his duties as Signal Quartermaster and Captain of the rifled bow gun, Signal Quartermaster Arther was conspicuous for valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly.