Nicholas Fanning

Nicholas Fanning
Born	Carroll County, Indiana
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1862 - 1865
Rank	Private
Unit	Company B, 4th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Battles / wars	Battle of Selma
Awards	Medal of Honor

Private Nicholas Fanning was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Fanning received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Selma in Alabama on 2 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 17 June 1865. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Biography

Fanning was born in Carroll County, Indiana. He enlisted into the 4th Iowa Cavalry.

Medal of Honor citation

Capture of silk Confederate States flag and 2 staff officers. ^{[1] [2]}

See also

• Biography portal
• American Civil War portal

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F

References

1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
2. "Nicholas Fanning" . Retrieved 8 December 2013.
3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved 8 December 2013.