Daniel Holcomb (Medal of Honor)
Daniel Holcomb | |
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| Born | November 13, 1845 Hartford, Ohio |
| Died | December 14, 1900 (aged 55) Sedalia, Missouri |
| Place of burial | Crown Hill Cemetery, Missouri |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Daniel Holcomb (November 13, 1845 - December 14, 1900) was a recipient of the Medal of Honor and soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He fought as a private in Company A of the 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment.[1] He earned his medal in action at Brentwood Hills, Tennessee on December 16, 1864 for "Capture of Confederate guidon."[2] The medal was presented on February 22, 1865. Holcomb is currently interred at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, Missouri.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Daniel Irving Holcomb | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "Daniel Holcomb - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "Daniel I Holcomb - victoriacross". www.vconline.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
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