Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    16th Pennsylvania Cavalry

    Action Date:

    February 05 – 7, 1865

    Date of Issue: September 16, 1880

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Timothy Spillane, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on February 5 – 7, 1865, while serving with Company C, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry, in action at Hatcher’s Run, Virginia, for gallantry and good conduct in action; bravery in a charge and reluctance to leave the field after being twice wounded.