Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Frank
W.
Lohnes
1840

–

September 18, 1889

Cemetery:

Maple Grove Cemetery

Other than the Pre-Civil War Medal of Honor action by Surgeon Bernard Irwin, this was the first Medal of Honor action of the Indian Campaigns. Awarded on July 24, 1865, it was the first MOH awarded for heroism in the Indian Campaigns. (The next actual presentation of a Medal of Honor for Indian Campaign heroism would not occur until July 24, 1869.)

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    1st Nebraska Veteran Cavalry

    Action Date:

    May 12, 1865
    Date of Issue: July 24, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Frank W. Lohnes, United States Army, for gallantry in defending Government property against Indians on 12 May 1865, while serving with Company H, 1st Nebraska Veteran Cavalry, in action at Gilmans Ranch, Nebraska.