Fanning, Nicholas - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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Fanning, Nicholas

U.S. Army

Fanning, Nicholas

Fanning, Nicholas

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany B, 4th Iowa Cavalry

HometownIndiana

Citation

Capture of silk Confederate States flag and 2 staff officers.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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