| Andrew S. Bryant | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 3, 1841 |
| Died | October 6, 1931 (aged 90) |
| Place of birth | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Buried at | Springfield Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company A, 46th Massachusetts Infantry |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Sergeant Andrew S. Bryant (March 3, 1841 to October 6, 1931) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bryant received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at New Bern, North Carolina on 23 May 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on 13 August 1873.[2][3]
Biography[]
Bryant was born on 3 March 1841 in Springfield, Massachusetts and enlisted into the 46th Massachusetts Infantry. He died on 6 October 1931 and his remains are interred at the Springfield Cemetery.[4]
Medal of Honor citation[]
By his courage and judicious disposition of his guard of 16 men, stationed in a small earthwork at the head of the bridge, held in check and repulsed for a half hour a fierce attack of a strong force of the enemy, thus probably saving the city New Bern from capture.[3]
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References[]
- ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipients". http://valor.defense.gov/Recipients/ArmyMedalofHonorRecipients.aspx. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ↑ "Frank G Butterfield". http://antietam.aotw.org/moh.php?citation_id=86. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_af.html. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ↑ "Sgt. Andrew Symmes Bryant - Springfield, MA - Medal Of Honor Resting Places on Waymarking.com". http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMGGVD_Sgt_Andrew_Symmes_Bryant_Springfield_MA. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
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