Joseph A. Nolan (January 20, 1857–August 19, 1921) was an Artificer in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Artificer, Company B, 45th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At Labo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, May 29, 1900. Entered service at: South Bend, Ind. Birth: Elkhart, Ind. Date of issue: March 14, 1902.
Citation:
Voluntarily left shelter and at great personal risk passed the enemy's lines and brought relief to besieged comrades.