Absalom Jordan (1840 - May 3, 1888) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Jordan received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Jordan's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the Battle of Sailor's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865 He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.

Jordan was born in Brown County, Ohio, entered service in Madison, Indiana, and was buried in Lovett, Indiana.

Absalom Jordan

Medal of Honor citation

See also

List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L

References

1840 births

1888 deaths

Date of birth unknown

American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor

Burials in Indiana

People from Brown County, Ohio

People of Ohio in the American Civil War

Union Army officers

United States Army Medal of Honor recipients

Absalom Jordan