Years of service 1875-1906 Name Bernard Byrne Rank Lieutenant colonel | Awards Medal of Honor | |
Born October 19, 1853
Newport Barracks, Kentucky ( 1853-10-19 ) Battles/wars Philippine–American War Died February 2, 1910, San Francisco, California, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Army Allegiance United States of America Battles and wars Philippine–American War | ||
Bernard Albert Byrne (October 19, 1853 – February 2, 1910) was a United States Army captain who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War. He later achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel.
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Early career
Byrne was born in Newport Barracks, Kentucky, in 1853. His father was Dr. Bernard Miles Byrne, a U.S. Army surgeon. His mother was Louisa Matlack (Abert) Byrne, the daughter of Colonel John James Abert, the first chief of the U.S. Topographical Service. Colonel Byrne joined the army in Washington, D.C.. He was educated at Colombian University (later George Washington University). He married Bartha Barnitz, daughter of Albert Trorillo Siders Barnitz, an officer twice brevetted for bravery.
Colonel Byrne was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Service history
Awards
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Captain, 6th U.S. Infantry. Place and Date: At Bobong, Negros, Philippine Islands, July 19, 1899. Entered Service At: Washington, D.C. Birth: Newport Barracks, Va. Date of Issue: July 15, 1902.
Most distinguished gallantry in rallying his men on the bridge after the line had been broken and pushed back.
Note
Lieutenant Colonel Byrne's medal erroneously lists his place of birth as Newport Barracks, Virginia while he was actually born in Newport Barracks, Kentucky (There is actually no such place.)