Patton G. Whitehead

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Patton G. Whitehead, United States Army, for gallantry in engagements at Cedar Creek, Montana and other campaigns during the period 21 October 1876 to 8 January 1877, while serving with Company C, 5th U.S. Infantry.

General Orders: Date of Issue: April 27, 1877

Action Date: October 21, 1876 to January 8, 1877

Service: Army

Rank: Private

Company: Company C

Division: 5th U.S. Infantry