The First Medal | On View Through March 31Read the story of how it all began.
U.S. Army
Vale, John
Vale, John
ConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry
Citation

Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

Explore Fellow Recipients

See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as John Vale
Label
McDonald, Phill Gene
McDonald, Phill GeneU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Perez Jr., Manuel
Perez Jr., ManuelU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Buzzard, Ulysses G.
Buzzard, Ulysses G.U.S. ArmyConflict:
Crowley, Michael
Crowley, MichaelU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Harris, William H.
Harris, William H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
French, Samuel S.
French, Samuel S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hough, Ira
Hough, IraU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Blasdel, Thomas A.
Blasdel, Thomas A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
King Jr., Rufus
King Jr., RufusU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Fesq, Frank E.
Fesq, Frank E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Barnes, Will Croft
Barnes, Will CroftU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Reed, Charles Wellington
Reed, Charles WellingtonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
View all Recipients
The Medal

A Medal Steeped in History

Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.

EXPLORE THE MEDAL
A Medal Steeped in History
Exhibits

THE RING OF VALOR

Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.

VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
THE RING OF VALOR
BUY TICKETSBECOME A MEMBERDONATE TO THE MUSEUM