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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Christopher C Bruton

Details
  • Also Known As: Braton, Christopher
  • Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Brevet Major)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company C,
    22d New York Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: March 2, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Waynesboro, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of Gen. Early's headquarters flag. Confederate national standard.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Riga, Monroe County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: March 26, 1865
  • Born: 1840, Ireland
  • Died: June 14, 1867, Caldonia, MI, United States
  • Buried: St. Patrick Cemetery, Caldonia, MI, United States
 

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