Andrew J. Sloan | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 9, 1835 Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 17, 1875 (aged 39) Colesburg, Iowa |
| Buried | Platt Cemetery, Colesburg, Iowa |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 12th Iowa Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Nashville |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Andrew Jackson Sloan (May 9, 1835 – January 17, 1875) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
Biography
Sloan received the Medal of Honor in February 24, 1865 for his actions at the Battle of Nashville on December 16, 1864 while with Company H of the 12th Iowa Infantry Regiment.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Andrew Jackson Sloan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 16 December 1864, while serving with Company H, 12th Iowa Infantry, in action at Nashville, Tennessee. Private Sloan captured the flag of 1st Louisiana Battery (Confederate States of America)."[2]