The First Medal | On View Through March 31Read the story of how it all began.
U.S. Army
Whitehead, Patton George
Whitehead, Patton George
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankCorporal
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command5th U.S. Infantry, Company C
HometownVirginia
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1877

Explore Fellow Recipients

See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Patton George Whitehead (Whited, Patton George)
Label
Gregg, Joseph Olds
Gregg, Joseph OldsU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hamilton, Mathew H.
Hamilton, Mathew H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Dockum, Warren C.
Dockum, Warren C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Monti, Jared C.
Monti, Jared C.U.S. ArmyConflict:
Wickersham, John Hunter
Wickersham, John HunterU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Jardine, James
Jardine, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kapaun, Emil Joseph
Kapaun, Emil JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Shaw, George Clymer
Shaw, George ClymerU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Brown Jr., Morris
Brown Jr., MorrisU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Katz, Phillip Carl
Katz, Phillip CarlU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Christiancy, James Isaac
Christiancy, James IsaacU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Burke, Daniel Webster
Burke, Daniel WebsterU.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