Buried at Calvary Cemetery Name Edward Jr. Rank Sergeant | Years of service 1861 - 1864 | |
Born July 6, 1841
Ireland ( 1841-07-06 ) Died November 5, 1911(1911-11-05) (aged 70)
New York Allegiance United States of America | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
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Corporal Edward Brown, Jr. (July 6, 1841 to November 5, 1911) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Brown received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Second Battle of Fredericksburg and at Salem Heights, Virginia between May 3 and 4, 1863. He was honored with the award on 24 November 1880.
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Biography
Brown was born in Ireland on 6 July 1841. He joined the 62nd New York Infantry in August 1861, and mustered out in September 1864. Brown died on 5 November 1911 and his remains are interred at the Calvary Cemetery in New York.
Medal of Honor citation
Severely wounded while carrying the colors, he continued at his post, under fire, until ordered to the rear.
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