Richard J. Nolan
Richard J. Nolan | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1848 Ireland |
| Died | August 26, 1905 (aged 57) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1886 - 1891 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company I, 7th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | American Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Richard J. Nolan (January 1, 1848 – August 26, 1905) served in the United States Army during the American Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor.[1][2]
Nolan was born on January 1, 1848, in Ireland. His official residence was listed as Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[3] He joined the army from Fort Totten, Dakota Territory in September 1886, and was discharged in August 1891.[4] He died on August 26, 1905, and was buried at the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.[5]
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]His award citation reads:
For bravery in action on 30 December 1890, while serving with Company I, 7th U.S. Cavalry, in action at White Clay Creek, South Dakota.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "General Orders, no. 99, December 14, 1891". General Orders, United States, War Department. War Department. 1892. p. 7.
- ^ "Richard J Nolan | Indian Campaigns | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Home of Heroes". Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- ^ Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914 (NARA M233, NAID 575272)
- ^ "Richard J Nolan". cmohs.org. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
Categories:
- 1848 births
- 1905 deaths
- 19th-century Irish people
- Irish soldiers in the United States Army
- United States Army soldiers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- Military personnel from Milwaukee
- Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients
- Burials at United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery
- American Indian Wars recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Pine Ridge Campaign