Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Richard
Barrett
1838

–

March 20, 1898

Cemetery:

Soldiers Home National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Division:

    1st U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    May 23, 1872
    Date of Issue: April 12, 1875

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant Richard Barrett, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry in a charge upon the Tonto Apaches on 23 May 1872, while serving with Company A, 1st U.S. Cavalry, in action at Sycamore Canyon, Arizona Territory.