Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Rufus
Saxton
, Jr.
October 19, 1824

–

February 23, 1908

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Rufus Saxton graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1849.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    U.S. Volunteers

    Action Date:

    May 26 – 30, 1862
    Date of Issue: April 25, 1893

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Brigadier General Rufus Saxton, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on May 26 – 30, 1862, while serving with U.S. Volunteers, in action at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, for distinguished gallantry and good conduct in the defense.