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Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    2d U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    May 15, 1870

    Date of Issue: June 22, 1870

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Michael Himmelsback, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 15 May 1870, while serving with Company C, 2d U.S. Cavalry, in action at Little Blue, Nebraska.