Joseph A. Nolan

Albert Joseph Nolan
Born(1857-01-20)January 20, 1857
Elkhart, Indiana
DiedAugust 19, 1921(1921-08-19) (aged 64)
Niles, Michigan
Place of burial
Niles, Michigan
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
RankArtificer
UnitCompany B, 45th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
ConflictsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal 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.

See also

References

  • ""NOLAN, JOSEPH A." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2008-04-15.