However , Sprague never saw his medal , having died several weeks before it arrived .
In 1894 the United States Congress awarded the Medal of Honor to General John W. Sprague for distinguished gallantry during the Battle of Decatur .
General never saw John W. Sprague 's medal , having died several weeks before it arrived .
In 1894 the United States Congress awarded the Medal of Honor to General John W. Sprague for distinguished gallantry during the Battle of Decatur .