Absalom Jordan
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
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Absalom Jordan (c. 1840 - May 3, 1888) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Jordan received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Jordan's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the Battle of Sailor's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865[1] He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.[2]
Absalom Jordan | |
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Jordon in 1865 | |
| Born | c. 1840 |
| Died | May 3, 1888 (aged 47–48) |
| Buried | Lovett, Indiana, US |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  Company A, 3rd Indiana Cavalry |
| Conflicts | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Jordan was born in Brown County, Ohio, entered service in Madison, Indiana, and was buried in Lovett, Indiana.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Absalom Jordan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company A, 3d Indiana Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag.[1]