Civil War
John Ortega
Seaman · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
Date not recorded · USS Saratoga
Public domain. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph; Photo #: NH 105926 Source file
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Pennsylvania
- Action
- USS Saratoga
The citation
Official citation
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Saratoga during actions of that vessel on 2 occasions. Carrying out his duties courageously during these actions, Ortega conducted himself gallantly through both periods. Promoted to acting master's mate.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.