United States of America
JO
U.S. Navy · United States 
John Ortega
Seaman
1840
Seaman John Ortega served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Seaman
Medal of Honor
USS Saratoga · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
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.
45, 31 December 1864.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
45, 31 December 1864.
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.
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01m2r9ktqmjbynbstq852dnd6r
Record added
September 17, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
September 20, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew John. Claim this record.
Shadow Box
John Ortega
Seaman
U.S. Navy
Be the first to honor John.
Leave a Tribute