Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Nicholas Fanning
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
4th Iowa Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Selma, Alabama, USA
Citation
Capture of silk Confederate States flag and two staff officers.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 17, 1865
- Born: 1840, Carroll County, IN, United States
- Died: