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
Died	January 30, 1922(1922-01-30) (aged 81)
Place of burial	Edwards Church Cemetery, Framingham, Massachusetts
Allegiance	Union United States of America
Branch	Union Army
Years of service	1861 – 1865
Rank	First Lieutenant
Unit	29th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Battles / wars	American Civil War  • Battle of the Crater
Awards	Medal 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

• Biography portal
• American Civil War portal

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
• Massachusetts in the American Civil War

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.

External links

• "Conrad Homan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 14, 2010.