Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Robert Bruce Brown
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
15th Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 25, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Missionary Ridge, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Upon reaching the ridge through concentrated fire, he approached the color bearer of the 9th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.), demanded his surrender with threatening gesture, and took him prisoner with his regimental flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 27, 1890
- Born: October 2, 1844, New Concord, Muskingum County, OH, United States
- Died: July 30, 1916
- Buried: Greenwood Cemetery (MH) (9-7-1), Zanesville, OH, United States
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC