Conrad Homan
Encyclopedia
Conrad Homan 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
.
Citation:
Union Army
The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...
during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. Homan served with the 29th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
29th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
The 29th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment in the Union army of the United States during the American Civil War. The regiment was organized in December 1861 when three new companies were attached to a battalion of seven Massachusetts companies that had been in...
and, for his actions during the Battle of the Crater
Battle of the Crater
The Battle of the Crater was a battle of the American Civil War, part of the Siege of Petersburg. It took place on July 30, 1864, between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee and the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Major General George G. Meade The...
on July 30, 1864 he received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
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Medal of Honor citation
- 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
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
- Massachusetts in the American Civil War