Landsman Henry Brutsche (c. 1846 – December 27, 1880) was a Union Navy sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Brutsche received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Tacony at Plymouth, North Carolina, on 31 October 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.[1][2]
Henry Brutsche | |
|---|---|
 Civil War era Navy Medal of Honor | |
| Born | c. 1846 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 27, 1880 (aged 33–34) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of AmericaUnion |
| Service |  United States NavyUnion Navy |
| Rank | Landsman |
| Unit | USS Tacony (1863) |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editBrutsche was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1846. He enlisted into the United States Navy. He died on 27 December 1880, and his remains are interred at the Lawnview Memorial Park in Rockledge, Pennsylvania.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
editServed on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, North Carolina, 31 October 1864.[1][2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Henry Brutsche". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "The Comprehensive Guide to the Victoria and George Cross". www.vconline.org.uk. Retrieved 25 October 2022.