Died December 27, 1880 | Name Henry Brutsche | |
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Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Landsman Henry Brutsche (1846 to December 27, 1880) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Brutsche received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Tacony at Plymouth, North Carolina on 31 October 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.
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Biography
Brutsche was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846. He enlisted into the United States Navy. He died on 27 December 1880 and his remains are interred at the Lawnview Memorial Park in Rockledge, Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, North Carolina, 31 October 1864.
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