Medal Ceremony President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, hold an encased Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House, Nov. 6, 2014. Cushing was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (2.17 MB) Photo By: Army Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta VIRIN: 141106-A-VS818-186.JPG Photo Gallery