Milton Hanna-Mankato, MN
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 44° 09.396 W 093° 58.812
15T E 421620 N 4889733
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Nolensville, TN on February 15, 1863.
He is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Mankato, MN in Section 1, Lot 9. His burial last name is Hannah.
Waymark Code: WMZ5CC
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2018
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He was born on January 12, 1842 in Licking County, OH and died on January 21, 1913 in Mankato, MN. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HANNA, MILTON
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 2d Minnesota Infantry
• Place and date: At Nolensville, Tenn., 15 February 1863
• Entered service at: Henderson, Minn.
• Date of issue: 11 September 1897
Citation: Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
Armed Service: Army
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