
Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Jeremiah Z Brown
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Brevet Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
148th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 27, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
With 100 selected volunteers, Brown assaulted and captured the works of the enemy, together with a number of officers and men.

Additional Details
- Accredited to: Curllsville, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 22, 1896
- Born: November 7, 1839, near Rural Valley, Armstrong County, PA, United States
- Died: February 19, 1916, Porter Township, PA, United States
- Buried: Squirriel Hill Cemetery, New Bethlehem, PA, United States
- Location of Medal: Donald R. Lobaugh Military Museum, Rimersburg, PA