Reverse of the "Medal of Honor" awarded to U.S. Navy Seaman John Ortega, who was the first Hispanic sailor to be awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor in combat. He distinguished himself, during the South Atlantic Blockade, by the Union Naval forces, during the American Civil War.
Birth name
Juan Ortega
Born
1840 Spain
Allegiance
United States of America
Union
Service/branch
Union Navy
Years of service
1863 - 1865
Rank
Master's Mate
Unit
USS Saratoga
Battles/wars
American Civil War
South Atlantic Blockade
Awards
Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal
John (Juan) Ortega (born in 1840), was the first Spanish sailor to be awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor in combat — the Medal of Honor. He distinguished himself, during the South Atlantic Blockade, by the Union Naval forces, during the American Civil War.
John (Juan) Ortega (born in 1840), was the first Spanish sailor to be awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor in combat — the...
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USS Saratoga