Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

or
  • Filter Recipient Database here
    • Service Branch
    • Conflict / Era
    • Additional Filters
      -  
    or

U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Henry Clay Nichols

Details
  • Rank: Captain
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company E,
    73d U.S. Colored Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 9, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Blakely, Alabama, USA
Citation
Voluntarily made a reconnaissance in advance of the line held by his regiment and, under a heavy fire, obtained information of great value.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: St. Albans, Franklin County, Vermont
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: August 3, 1897
  • Born: March 30, 1832, Brandon, Rutland County, VT, United States
  • Died: February 10, 1904, Coventry, VT, United States
  • Buried: Coventry Cemetery, Coventry, VT, United States
 

Questions? For More Information Contact Us!