Richard J. Nolan
For other people named Richard Nolan, see Richard Nolan (disambiguation).
| Richard J. Nolan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 1, 1848 Ireland |
| Died | August 26, 1905 (aged 57) |
| Place of burial | United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| 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.
Nolan was born on January 1, 1848, in Ireland. His official residence was listed as Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] He died on August 26, 1905, and was buried at the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
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
References
- ↑ "Home of Heroes". Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- ↑ "Richard J. Nolan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
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