Claim: Charles Veale, an African American Union Army soldier in the Civil War, received the Medal of Honor and the Butler Medal.
Evidence: He also received another medal for valor which was awarded to colored troops, the Butler Medal. Charles Veale or Veal was an African American Union Army soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. 
Medal of Honor 4th Regiment United States Colored Infantry He also received another medal for valor which was awarded to colored troops, the Butler Medal.