The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

HEDGES, JOSEPH

Rank and Organization: First Lieutenant, 4th U.S. Cavalry. Place and Date: Near Harpeth River, Tenn., 17 December 1864. Entered Service At: Ohio. Birth: Ohio. Date of Issue: 5 April 1898.

Citation:

At the head of his regiment charged a field battery with strong infantry supports, broke the enemy's line and, with other mounted troops, captured 3 guns and many prisoners.