John H. Brown (Medal of Honor)
Not to be confused with John Harties Brown.
| John H. Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1842 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died |
August 7, 1898 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Buried at | Spring Grove Cemetery, Ohio |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit |
 47th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Vicksburg |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
John H. Brown (1842 - August 7, 1898) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Brown received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi on 19 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 24 August 1896.[1][2]
Biography
Brown was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1842. He enlisted with the 47th Ohio Infantry at Cincinnati, Ohio.[1] He died on 7 August 1898 and his remains are interred at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Medal of Honor citation
Voluntarily carried a verbal message from Col. A. C. Parry to Gen. Hugh Ewing through a terrific fire and in plain view of the enemy.[1][2]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 22 October 2013.
- 1 2 "John H. Brown". Retrieved 22 October 2013.
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