U.S. ARMY
Robert B. Brown
RANK: PRIVATE
CONFLICT/ERA: U.S. CIVIL WAR
UNIT/COMMAND: COMPANY A, 15TH OHIO INFANTRY
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 1863
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: MISSIONARY RIDGE, TENNESSEE
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
AWARDED POSTHUMOUSLY: NO
BORN: OCTOBER 2, 1844, NEW CONCORD, MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO
DIED: JULY 30, 1916
