Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
Isaac B Sapp
Details
- Also Known As: Sapp, Isaiah
- Rank: Seaman Engineer's Force
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Shenandoah - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 15, 1871
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Villefranche
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Shenandoah during the rescue of a shipmate at Villefranche, 15 December 1871. Jumping overboard, Sapp gallantly assisted in saving Charles Prince, seaman, from drowning.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1844, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
- Died: August 18, 1913, Newport News, VA, United States
- Buried: Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, VA, United States