| Abram B. Brant | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 1849 |
| Died | 4 October 1878 (aged 28–29) |
| Place of birth | Manhattan, New York |
| Place of death | Sturgis, South Dakota |
| Place of burial | Fort Meade National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company D, 7th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Abram B. Brant (1849–4 October 1878) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at Little Big Horn, Montana, 25 June 1876, during the period of conflicts known as the Indian Wars.
Biography[]
Brant was born in Manhattan, New York in 1849[1][2] and joined the United States Army from St. Louis, Missouri.[3] While a Private in Company D of the 7th U.S. Cavalry, he distinguished himself at the Battle of Little Bighorn on 25 June 1876.[1][2]
He died 4 October 1878 and is buried in Fort Meade National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota.[1] His grave can be found in section 2, row 4, site 187.[1]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Citation:
Brought water for the wounded under a most galling fire.[2][3]
See also[]
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of the Little Bighorn
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Abram B. Brant". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7726078. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "BRANT, ABRAM B.". Congressional Medal of Honor society. http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/1567/brant-abram-b.php. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Indian Wars Period, Brant, Abram B.". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. 23 May 2020. https://history.army.mil/html/moh/indianwars.html#BRANT. Retrieved May 23, 2020.