Monday, September 15, 2014

Robert Burns Brown (Medal Of Honor) - Greenwood Cemetery

Greenwood Cemetery
Zanesville, Ohio


Rank: PrivateOrganization: U.S. Army
Company: Company ADivision: 15th Ohio Infantry
Born: 2 October 1844, New Concord, OhioDeparted: Yes
Entered Service At: ZanesvilleG.O. Number:
Date of Issue:  Accredited To:
Place / Date: At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863


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.