Conrad Homan
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| Born | February 27, 1840 Roxbury, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 30, 1922 (aged 81) |
| Place of burial | Edwards Church Cemetery, Framingham, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | Union United States of America |
| Service/ | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 – 1865 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 29th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of the Crater |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Conrad Homan (February 27, 1840 – January 30, 1922) was a volunteer soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Homan served with the 29th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and, for his actions during the Battle of the Crater on July 30, 1864 he received the Medal of Honor.
Medal of Honor citation[edit]
- Rank and organization: Color Sergeant, Company A, 29th Massachusetts Infantry.
- Place and date: Near Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864.
- Entered service at:------.
- Birth: Roxbury, Mass.
- Date of issue: 3 June 1869.
Citation:
Fought his way through the enemy's lines with the regimental colors, the rest of the color guard being killed or captured.
See also[edit]
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
- Massachusetts in the American Civil War
References[edit]
- "Civil War Medal of Honor recipients (A-L)". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. 2005-04-27. Archived from the original on 2012-09-02. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
External links[edit]
- "Conrad Homan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
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