Nathan E. Hickok (born c. 1839; date of death unknown) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Hickok received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Hickok's medal was won for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm, on September 29, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on April 6, 1865.[2]
Nathan E. Hickok | |
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Born | c. 1839 Danbury, Connecticut |
Died | Date of death unknown |
Buried | |
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Rank | Corporal |
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Battles/wars | Battle of Chaffin's Farm American Civil War |
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Hickok was born in Danbury, Connecticut, where he entered service in the war and was buried.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
editThe President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Nathan E. Hickok, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, while serving with Company A, 8th Connecticut Infantry, in action at Chapin's Farm, Virginia, for capture of flag.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Nathan E. Hickok". Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 23, 2014.