Nathan E. Hickok

Nathan E. Hickok
Born	c. 1839 Danbury, Connecticut, US
Died	Date of death unknown
Buried	Danbury, Connecticut, US
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Rank	Corporal
Unit	Company A, 8th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Conflicts	American Civil War Battle of Chaffin's Farm
Awards	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 the United States' 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]

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]

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L

References

1. "Nathan E. Hickok" . Retrieved July 23, 2014.
2. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2014.