Corporal Edward Brown Jr. was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions between May 3 and 4, 1863 at Fredericksburg & Salem Heights, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company G, 62d New York Infantry. Brown was 21 years old.
29 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on November 24, 1880, 17 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Sergeant.
Brown was born on July 6, 1841 in Ireland — one of 258 recipients born in Ireland. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York, New York. Brown died on November 5, 1911 in New York, New York, at the age of 70. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, New York. Records also list him as Browne Jr., Edward.
Brown is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 678 credited to New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Severely wounded while carrying the colors, he continued at his post, under fire, until ordered to the rear.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- July 6, 1841Born in Ireland
- May 3 - 4, 1863Act of valor — Fredericksburg & Salem Heights, VirginiaAge 21. Company G, 62d New York Infantry
- November 24, 1880Medal of Honor presented
- November 5, 1911Died in New York, New YorkAge 70.
- Resting placeCalvary CemeteryWoodside, New York
Biography
Corporal Edward Brown Jr. (July 6, 1841 – 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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