Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Edward Brown Jr.
Details
- Also Known As: Browne Jr., Edward
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
62d New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 3 - 4, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fredericksburg & Salem Heights, Virginia, USA
Citation
Severely wounded while carrying the colors, he continued at his post, under fire, until ordered to the rear.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 24, 1880
- Born: July 6, 1841, Ireland
- Died: November 5, 1911, New York, NY, United States
- Buried: Calvary Cemetery (1st) (9-544-14/15), Woodside, NY, United States