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