His act was recognized over 33 years later, when, on November 2, 1896, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery (his official citation reads simply "At great risk voluntarily saved the lives of and brought from the battlefield two wounded comrades").
His act was recognized over 33 years later, when, on November 2, 1896, he received the Medal of Honor for his bravery. His official citation simply states that he "At great risk voluntarily saved the lives of and brought from the battlefield two wounded comrades."