Nicholas Foran

For the Roman Catholic bishop, see Nicholas Foran (bishop). For the western and light comedy film actor, see Dick Foran.

Nicholas Foran
Born(1844-06-03)June 3, 1844
County Waterford, Ireland
DiedSeptember 29, 1927(1927-09-29) (aged 83)
Prescott, Arizona, United States
Place of burial
Prescott National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1867–1872
RankSergeant
Unit8th U.S. Cavalry
ConflictsIndian Wars
Apache Wars
AwardsMedal of Honor

Sergeant Nicholas "Sam" Foran (June 3, 1844 – September 29, 1927) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 8th U.S. Cavalry during the Apache Wars. He was one of thirty-four men who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in several engagements against the Apache Indians in the Arizona Territory from August to October 1868.

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