Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Paymaster’s Steward

    Division:

    U.S.S. Kearsarge

    Action Date:

    June 19, 1864

    War Department, General Orders No. 45 (December 31, 1864)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Paymaster’s Steward Michael Aheam, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, Paymaster’s Steward Aheam exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended by his divisional officer for gallantry under enemy fire.