Nicholas Foran | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 3, 1844 County Waterford, Ireland |
| Died | September 29, 1927 (aged 83) Prescott, Arizona, United States |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1867–1872 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 8th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | Indian Wars Apache Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Sergeant Nicholas "Sam" Foran (June 3, 1844 – September 29, 1927) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 8th U.S. Cavalry during the Apache Wars. He was one of thirty-four men who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in several engagements against the Apache Indians in the Arizona Territory from August to October 1868.