Buried at Springfield Cemetery Name Andrew Bryant Rank Sergeant Major | Years of service 1862 - 1863 | |
Born March 3, 1841
Springfield, Massachusetts ( 1841-03-03 ) Died October 6, 1931(1931-10-06) (aged 90) Allegiance United States of America | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
Andrew Symmes Bryant (March 3, 1841 to October 6, 1931) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bryant received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at New Bern, North Carolina on 23 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 13 August 1873.
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Biography
Bryant was born on 3 March 1841 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He joined the Army from Springfield in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1863.
Bryant died on 6 October 1931 and his remains are interred at the Springfield Cemetery.
Medal of Honor citation
By his courage and judicious disposition of his guard of 16 men, stationed in a small earthwork at the head of the bridge, held in check and repulsed for a half hour a fierce attack of a strong force of the enemy, thus probably saving the city New Bern from capture.