Conrad Homan

Conrad Homan (February 27, 1840 January 30, 1922) 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.

Conrad Homan
Born(1840-02-27)February 27, 1840
Roxbury, Massachusetts
DiedJanuary 30, 1922(1922-01-30) (aged 81)
Place of burial
Edwards Church Cemetery, Framingham, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnion
United States of America
Service/branchUnion Army
Years of service1861 1865
RankFirst Lieutenant
Unit29th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
  Battle of the Crater
AwardsMedal of Honor

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

References

  • "Civil War Medal of Honor recipients (A-L)". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. 2005-04-27. Archived from the original on 2012-09-02. Retrieved September 9, 2010.


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