Nicholas Fox facts for kids
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Nicholas Fox
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Medal of Honor recipient Nicholas Fox c1898 wearing GAR cap
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| Born | November 1844 Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland |
| Died | October 2, 1929 Port Chester, New York |
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Saint Mary's Cemetery, Rye Brook, New York
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| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company H, 28th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Port Hudson |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Private Nicholas Fox was a brave American soldier. He lived from November 1844 to October 2, 1929. Nicholas fought in the American Civil War, a very important time in U.S. history. He earned the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for bravery a soldier can get in the United States. He received this award for his actions during the Siege of Port Hudson in Louisiana on June 14, 1863. He was given the medal on April 1, 1898.
Nicholas Fox's Life Story
Nicholas Fox was born in November 1844 in Oldcastle, a town in County Meath, Ireland. We don't know his exact birth date, but he was baptized on November 5, 1844. In 1855, when he was about 11 years old, his family moved to the United States. They arrived in New York City on May 23, 1855. By 1860, his family had settled in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Joining the Army
Nicholas Fox joined the 28th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. This was a group of soldiers from Connecticut who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. The Civil War was a conflict between the northern states (the Union) and the southern states (the Confederacy).
Bravery at Port Hudson
Nicholas Fox showed great courage during the Siege of Port Hudson. This was a major battle that took place in Louisiana in 1863. During the siege, soldiers tried to capture a fortified town by surrounding it and cutting off its supplies. On June 14, 1863, Nicholas Fox performed an act of bravery that earned him the Medal of Honor. This medal is given to soldiers who show extreme courage in battle. He received his medal many years later, on April 1, 1898.
Life After the War
After the war, Nicholas Fox settled in Port Chester, New York. By 1890, he was living there with his wife, Catherine Simcox. They had a large family, raising twelve children together. Nicholas worked for a company called R.B. & W. Bolt Works for his entire career. He worked his way up and eventually became a superintendent, which is a manager. Nicholas Fox passed away on October 2, 1929. He was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Rye Brook, New York.
