Frank Tolan

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Frank Tolan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 25 June 1876, while serving with Company D, 7th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Little Big Horn, Montana. Private Tolan voluntarily brought water to the wounded under fire.

General Orders: Date of Issue: October 5, 1878

Action Date: June 25, 1876

Service: Army

Rank: Private

Company: Company D

Division: 7th U.S. Cavalry