Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John J Nolan
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
8th New Hampshire Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 27, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Georgia Landing, Louisiana, USA
Citation
Although prostrated by a cannon shot, refused to give up the flag which he was carrying as color bearer of his regiment and continued to carry it at the head of the regiment throughout the engagement.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 3, 1897
- Born: June 24, 1842, Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland
- Died: June 13, 1912, Bronx, NY, United States
- Buried: St. Raymond's Cemetery (2-5-2), Bronx, NY, United States