| Bernard Albert Byrne | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 19, 1853 Newport Barracks, Kentucky |
| Died | February 2, 1910 (aged 56) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1875-1906 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 6th United States Infantry 40th United States Infantry 13th United States Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Bernard Albert Byrne (October 19, 1853 – February 2, 1910) was a United States Army Captain received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War. He later achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
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Bernard Byrne was born in Newport Barracks, Kentucky in 1853. Colonel Byrne joined the Army in Washington, D.C.. He was educated at Colombian University (later George Washington University). He married Bartha Barnitz, daughter of Albert Trorillo Siders Barnitz, an officer twice brevetted for bravery.
Rank and Organization: Captain, 6th U.S. Infantry. Place and Date: At Bobong, Negros, Philippine Islands, July 19, 1899. Entered Service At: Washington, D.C. Birth: Newport Barracks, Va. Date of Issue: July 15, 1902.
Citation:
Most distinguished gallantry in rallying his men on the bridge after the line had been broken and pushed back.
Lieutenant Colonel Byrne's medal erroneously lists his place of birth as Newport Barracks, Virginia while he was actually born in Newport Barracks, Kentucky (There is actually no such place.)