Joseph A. Nolan

Joseph A. Nolan
Born (1857-01-20)January 20, 1857
Elkhart, Indiana
Died August 19, 1921(1921-08-19) (aged 64)
Niles, Michigan
Place of burial Niles, Michigan
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Artificer
Unit Company B, 45th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Joseph A. Nolan (January 20, 1857August 19, 1921) was an Artificer in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Artificer, Company B, 45th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Labo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, May 29, 1900. Entered service at: South Bend, Ind. Birth: Elkhart, Ind. Date of issue: March 14, 1902.

Citation:

Voluntarily left shelter and at great personal risk passed the enemy's lines and brought relief to besieged comrades.

See also

References

  • ""NOLAN, JOSEPH A." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
  • "Joseph A. Nolan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-08-14.


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