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 Iowa 4th Iowa Cavalry
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

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Nicholas Fanning". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
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