Nathan E. Hickok

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Nathan E. Hickok
Bornc. 1839
Danbury, Connecticut
DiedDate of death unknown
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 Connecticut.svg Company A, 8th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars Battle of Chaffin's Farm
American Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

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]

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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

The 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Nathan E. Hickok" . Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved July 23, 2014.