Joseph E. Brandle - Coldwater, MI
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Joseph E. Brandle - Recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions during the American Civil War. Burial location: Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Michigan Section 2, Lot 84
Waymark Code: WMRQTT
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2016
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Joseph E. Brandle
Place of Birth: Seneca County, Ohio
Date of birth: October. 8, 1839
Place of Death: Coldwater, Michigan
Date of death: May 13, 1909
Burial location: Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Michigan
Section 2, Lot 94
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Joseph E. Brandle, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 16 November 1863, while serving with Company C, 17th Michigan Infantry, in action at Lenoire Station, Tennessee. While Color Bearer of his regiment, having been twice wounded and the sight of one eye destroyed, Private Brandle still held to the colors until ordered to the rear by his regimental commander.
General Orders: Date of Issue: July 20, 1897
Action Date: November 16, 1863
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company C
Division: 17th Michigan Infantry
Armed Service: Army
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