Christopher C. Bruton-Alto, MI
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 47.844 W 085° 25.704
16T E 628519 N 4739514
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Waynesboro, VA on March 2, 1865.
His true name was Christopher Braton. He served in the military as Bruton and is buried as Bruton. He is buried in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Alto, MI
Waymark Code: WMYR6B
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2018
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He was born IN 1840 in Ireland and died on June 14, 1867. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BRUTON ( BRATON ), CHRISTOPHER C.
• Rank and organization: Captain, Company C, 22d New York Cavalry
• Place and date: At Waynesboro, Va., 2 March 1865
• Entered service at: Riga, Monroe County, N.Y.
• Date of issue: 26 March 1865
Citation: Capture of Gen. Early's headquarters flag. Confederate national standard.
Armed Service: Army
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