Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    4th Iowa Cavalry

    Action Date:

    April 2, 1865

    Date of Issue: June 17, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Nicholas Fanning, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 4th Iowa Cavalry, in action at Selma, Alabama, for capture of silk Confederate States flag and two staff officers.