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Buried at
  
Zanesville, Ohio


Rank
  
Private

Name
  
Robert Brown

Robert B. Brown

Born
  
October 2, 1844 New Concord, Ohio (
1844-10-02
)

Died
  
July 30, 1916(1916-07-30) (aged 71) Zanesville, Ohio

Allegiance
  
United States of America

Unit
  
Company A, 15th Ohio Infantry

Service/branch
  
United States Army

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Private Robert Burns Brown (October 2, 1844 – July 30, 1916) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Brown received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Missionary Ridge in Tennessee on November 25, 1863. He was honored with the award on 27 March 1890.

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Biography

Brown was born in New Concord, Ohio on 2 October 1844. He enlisted into the 15th Ohio Infantry at Zanesville.

Medal of Honor citation

Upon reaching the ridge through concentrated fire, he approached the color bearer of the 9th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.), demanded his surrender with threatening gesture and took him prisoner with his regimental flag.

References

Robert B. Brown Wikipedia