Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Pontoosuc_; commended for gallantry, skill, and coolness in action during the operations in and about Cape Fear River, which extended from December 24, 1864, to January 22, 1865, and resulted in the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
Coxswain, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nashville_, for extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
Gunner's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Agawam_; one of the crew of the powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher December 23, 1864, for which service he volunteered. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
Captain of top on board of the U.S.S. _Kearsarge_ when she destroyed the _Alabama_ off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864; "exhibited marked coolness and good conduct, and is highly commended by his divisional officer." Promoted to acting master's mate. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, U.S.S. _Ticonderoga_, for personal valor as captain of a gun at Fort Fisher, 1864 to 1865.
Quartermaster, second class, on board of the U.S.S. _Florida_, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 21, 1914. (G.O. 101, June 15, 1914.)
Ordinary seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Leyden_, for heroism at the time of the wreck of that vessel January 21, 1903. (G.O. 145, December 26, 1903.)
Ship's cook on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_ in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; conspicuous for bravery, performing his duty in the powder division, at a point where the ship was riddled very much, and in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips, which were twice cleared of men by bursting shells. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Pontoosuc_; commended for gallantry, skill, and coolness in action during the operations in and about Cape Fear River, which extended from December 24, 1864, to January 22, 1865, and resulted in the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
Contraband (colored) on board of the U.S.S. _Marblehead_ in the engagement with the rebel batteries on Stono River December 25, 1863; serving as a powder boy, displayed extraordinary courage, alacrity, and intelligence in the discharge of his duties under trying circumstances, and merited the admiration of all. (G.O. 32, April 16, 1864.)