United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
John J. Nolan
1842 – 1912
John J. Nolan served the U.S. Army. John was 69 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
27 October 1862 · At Georgia Landing, La. · Sergeant, Company K, 8th New Hampshire Infantry.
Although prostrated by a cannon shot, refused to give up the flag which he was carrying as color bearer of his regiment and continued to carry it at the head of the regiment throughout the engagement.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Although prostrated by a cannon shot, refused to give up the flag which he was carrying as color bearer of his regiment and continued to carry it at the head of the regiment throughout the engagement.
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