Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    5th Cavalry

    Division:

    Indian Scouts

    Action Date:

    Winter 1872 – 1873

    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 Sergeant William Alchesay, United States Army, for gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches, in the Arizona Territory during the winter of 1872 to 1873, while serving as an Indian Scout with the 5th Cavalry.