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Richard J. Nolan — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score100955th out of 4539

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1002618 of 4539

U.S. Army#396of 2023

American Indian Wars#4of 56

Richard J. Nolan

Sergeant, U.S. Army

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American Indian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

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Biography

Richard J. Nolan was a United States Army soldier who served during the American Indian Wars. Holding the rank of Sergeant, he demonstrated exceptional bravery while serving in the American West.

For his gallantry in action, Nolan was awarded the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. His dedicated service and actions during the Indian Campaigns remain a notable part of the U.S. Army's frontier history.

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Medal of Honor(base 100)

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Heroic Score100 pts