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Nathan E. Hickok
Born 1839
Danbury, Connecticut
Died Date of death unknown
Buried
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Corporal
Unit Connecticut Company A, 8th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Battle of Chapin's Farm
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Nathan E. Hickok (born 1839; date of death unknown) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Hickok received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Hickok's medal was won for his actions at the Battle of Chapin's Farm, on September 29, 1864. He was honored with the award on April 6, 1865.

Hickok was born in Danbury, Connecticut, where he entered service in the war and was buried.

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