John Nolan

MEDAL OF HONOR 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.

Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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