Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Pompey
Factor
1849

–

March 29, 1928

Cemetery:

Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    Indian Scouts

    Action Date:

    April 26, 1875
    Date of Issue: May 28, 1875

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Pompey Factor, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 26 April 1875, while serving with Indian Scouts, in action at Pecos River, Texas. With three other men, Private Factor participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol.