Daniel Holcomb (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]

Daniel Holcomb
Born(1845-11-13)November 13, 1845
Hartford, Ohio
DiedDecember 14, 1900(1900-12-14) (aged 55)
Sedalia, Missouri
Place of burial
Crown Hill Cemetery, Missouri
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
Unit 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Awards Medal of Honor

References
  1. "Daniel Irving Holcomb | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  2. "Daniel Holcomb - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  3. "Daniel I Holcomb - victoriacross". www.vconline.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
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