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Service Profile
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Rank
- Sergeant
- Service Era
- American Indian Wars
- Medals Recorded
- 2
Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
He earned recognition for bravery at White Clay Creek, 1890.
Richard J. Nolan earned the Medal of Honor for bravery at White Clay Creek, South Dakota, on December 30, 1890. He served as a farrier in Company I, 7th U.S. Cavalry, during the Indian Campaigns. His official citation records the award in a single word, without detailing his individual actions.
Born in Ireland in 1848, Nolan was accredited to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His Medal of Honor was presented on April 1, 1891.
Nolan died in Washington, D.C., on August 26, 1905, and is buried at Soldiers Home National Cemetery. His award remains a documented part of his cavalry service.
Medal of Honor citation
Bravery.
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