Edward Brown, Jr.

Edward Brown
Born (1841-07-06)July 6, 1841
Ireland
Died November 5, 1911(1911-11-05) (aged 70)
New York
Buried at Calvary Cemetery
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1861 - 1864
Rank Sergeant
Unit New York 62nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Second Battle of Fredericksburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Corporal Edward Brown, Jr. (July 6, 1841 to November 5, 1911) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Brown received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Second Battle of Fredericksburg and at Salem Heights, Virginia between May 3 and 4, 1863. He was honored with the award on 24 November 1880.[1][2][3]

Biography

Brown was born in Ireland on 6 July 1841. He joined the 62nd New York Infantry in August 1861, and mustered out in September 1864. Brown died on 5 November 1911 and his remains are interred at the Calvary Cemetery in New York.

Medal of Honor citation

Severely wounded while carrying the colors, he continued at his post, under fire, until ordered to the rear.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Edward Brown, Jr.". Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 29 November 2013.
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