Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Richard
Heartery
1847

–

June 7, 1912

Cemetery:

Mount Carmel Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    6th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    August 30, 1881
    Date of Issue: July 20, 1888

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Richard Heartery, United States Army, for bravery in action on 30 August 1881, while serving with Company D, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Cibicu Creek, Arizona Territory.