Joseph A. Nolan Explained

Albert Joseph Nolan
Birth Date:20 January 1857
Birth Place:Elkhart, Indiana
Death Place:Niles, Michigan
Placeofburial:Niles, Michigan
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Rank:Artificer
Unit:Company B, 45th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
Battles:Philippine–American War
Awards:Medal of Honor

Joseph A. Nolan (January 20, 1857 - August 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.

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