Absalom Jordan

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Absalom Jordan
Absalom Jordan 1865 public domain USGov.jpg
Jordon in 1865
Bornc. 1840
Brown County, Ohio
DiedMay 3, 1888 (1888-05-04) (aged 47)
Buried
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service / branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Rank Corporal
Unit Flag of Indiana.svg Company A, 3rd Indiana Cavalry
Battles / wars American Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Absalom Jordan (c. 1840 - May 3, 1888) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Jordan received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. [1] Jordan's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the Battle of Sailor's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865 [1] He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865. [2]

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Jordan was born in Brown County, Ohio, entered service in Madison, Indiana, and was buried in Lovett, Indiana. [1]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Absalom Jordan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Absalom Jordan". Archived from the original on 2014-08-05. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.