Joseph A. Nolan-Niles, MI
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Don.Morfe
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Labo, Luzon, Philippine Islands on May 29, 1900. He is buried in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, MI in the City Section 7.
Waymark Code: WMY4Y9
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 04/22/2018
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He was born on January 20, 1857 in Elkhart, IN and died on August 19, 1921 in Niles, MI. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: NOLAN, JOSEPH A.
• Rank and organization: Artificer, Company B, 45th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
• Place and date: At Labo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 29 May 1900
• Entered service at: South Bend, Ind.
• Date of issue: 14 March 1902
Citation: Voluntarily left shelter and at great personal risk passed the enemy's lines and brought relief to besieged comrades.
Armed Service: Army
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