Serving as a soldier in the U.S. Army, Private Robert Bruce Brown received the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 25, 1863 at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company A, 15th Ohio Infantry. Brown was 19 years old.
15 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on March 27, 1890, 26 years after the action.
Brown was born on October 2, 1844 in New Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio. His Medal of Honor is credited to Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. Brown died on July 30, 1916, at the age of 71. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Zanesville, Ohio. His medal is held by Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
Brown is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 256 credited to Ohio.
Official 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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- October 2, 1844Born in New Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio
- November 25, 1863Act of valor — Missionary Ridge, TennesseeAge 19. Company A, 15th Ohio Infantry
- March 27, 1890Medal of Honor presented
- July 30, 1916DiedAge 71.
- Resting placeGreenwood CemeteryZanesville, Ohio
Biography
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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