U.S. Army
Vanderslice, John MitchellConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany D, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry
Hometownnear Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Citation
Was the first man to reach the enemy’s rifle pits, which were taken in the charge.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as John Mitchell VandersliceU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Wigle, Thomas W.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Haupt, PaulU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Gribben, James H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Baker Jr., Edward LeeU.S. ArmyConflict:
Fleetwood, Christian A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Platt, George CrawfordU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Parker, Samuel IredellU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Mahers, HerbertU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Shapland, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Barker, Charles H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Lytle, Leonidas S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Buchanan, George A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Buck, Frederick ClarenceU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Buffington, John C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Schiller, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Nibbe, John H.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Lawton, Henry WareU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Parsons, JoelU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hesseltine, Francis SnowU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Beatty, Alexander MitchellU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Martin, WilliamU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Flanagan, Augustin D.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bras, Edgar A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Prentice, Joseph RollinU.S. ArmyConflict: 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
