Richard J. Nolan

For other people named Richard Nolan, see Richard Nolan (disambiguation).
Richard J. Nolan
Born(1848-01-01)January 1, 1848
Ireland
DiedAugust 26, 1905(1905-08-26) (aged 57)
Place of burial
United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1886 - 1891
RankSergeant
UnitCompany I, 7th U.S. Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Indian Wars
AwardsMedal 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.[1][2]

Nolan was born on January 1, 1848, in Ireland. His official residence was listed as Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[3] He joined the army from Fort Totten, Dakota Territory in September 1886, and was discharged in August 1891.[4] He died on August 26, 1905, and was buried at the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.[5]

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

  1. ^ "General Orders, no. 99, December 14, 1891". General Orders, United States, War Department. War Department. 1892. p. 7.
  2. ^ "Richard J Nolan | Indian Campaigns | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  3. ^ "Home of Heroes". Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  4. ^ Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914 (NARA M233, NAID 575272)
  5. ^ "Richard J Nolan". cmohs.org. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved January 2, 2023.