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Nelson
Miles
Holderman
November 10, 1885

–

September 3, 1953

Cemetery:

Golden Gate National Cemetery

Captain Holderman is one of only two KNOWN Medal of Honor recipient to be named for a MOH recipient (General Nelson Miles). He entered active duty in the U.S. Army from the California National Guard. During his Medal of Honor action he was wounded TEN times.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    307th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    77th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 30, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 28 (1921)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry) Nelson Miles Holderman, United States Army, is cited for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Holderman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 307th Infantry, 77th Division, in action during an attack on the Depot de Machines, Argonne Forest, France, 30 September 1918. His leadership and gallantry were a splendid example to his officers and men.

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    307th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    77th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 02 – 8, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 11 (March 12, 1921)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) Nelson Miles Holderman, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on October 2 – 8, 1918, while serving with 307th Infantry, 77th Division, in action at Charlevaux, Argonne Forest. Captain Holderman commanded a company of a battalion which was cut off and surrounded by the enemy. He was wounded on 4, 5, and 7 October, but throughout the entire period, suffering great pain and subjected to fire of every character, he continued personally to lead and encourage the officers and men under his command with unflinching courage and with distinguished success. On 6 October, in a wounded condition, he rushed through enemy machinegun and shell fire and carried two wounded men to a place of safety.