CMOHS.org - Private BROWNELL, FRANCIS E., U.S. Army

Recipient Detail

Rank: Private

Organization: U.S. Army

Company: Company A

Division: 11th New York Infantry

Born: New York

Departed: Yes

Entered Service At: Troy, N.Y.

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Place / Date: Alexandria, Va., 24 May 1861

Citation

Killed the murderer of Colonel Ellsworth at the Marshall House Alexandria, Va. First Civil War deed to merit Medal of Honor.