Richard J Nolan MOH

b. 01/01/1848 Ireland. d. 26/08/1905 Washington DC.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 30/12/1890 White Clay Creek, South Dakota.

Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Farrier in the US Army in Company I, 7th US Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at White Clay Creek, South Dakota on December 30, 1890. His citation reads “Bravery.” He was presented with his Medal on April 1, 1891.

 

MOH CITATION:

Bravery.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: SOLDIERS HOME NATIONAL CEMETERY, WASHINGTON DC.

SECTION K, GRAVE 7179.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.