U.S. Army
Sladen, Joseph AltonConflictCivil War
RankMajor U.S.A. Retired
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 33rd Massachusetts Infantry
Citation
While detailed as clerk at headquarters, voluntarily engaged in action at a critical moment and personal example inspired the troops to repel the enemy.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Joseph Alton SladenU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Williams, George C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Pike, Edward M.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Johndro, FranklinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
O'Callaghan, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Foran, NicholasU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Keating, DanielU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Wright, Samuel ColeU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hart, John WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Walling, William HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Merrill, John MitchellU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Roush, James LeviU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Mitchell, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Matthews, MiltonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Swan, Charles AlexanderU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
McCornack, AndrewU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Duncan, James K. L.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Mills, CharlesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Conboy, MartinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hough, IraU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bieger, CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thompson, Thomas W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Stahel, Julius H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bond, William S.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Dempster, JohnU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
