John Brosnan-Brooklyn, NY
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Petersburg, VA on June 17, 1864. He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY in the St. Theresa Section, Range 9, Plot 18.
Waymark Code: WMYQY2
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2018
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He was born on July 1, 1846 in Ireland and died on August 7, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BROSNAN, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 164th New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 17 June 1864
• Entered service at: New York, N.Y.
• Date of issue: 18 January 1894
Citation: Rescued a wounded comrade who lay exposed to the enemy's fire, receiving a severe wound in the effort.
Armed Service: Army
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