Died Date of death unknown Name Nathan Hickok | Rank Corporal | |
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Battles/wars Battle of Chapin's FarmAmerican Civil War Battles and wars | ||
Nathan E. Hickok (born 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. Hickok's medal was won for his actions at the Battle of Chapin's Farm, on September 29, 1864. He was honored with the award on April 6, 1865.
Hickok was born in Danbury, Connecticut, where he entered service in the war and was buried.
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.