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Place of birth | Rochester, New York |
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Rank | Quartermaster |
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Quartermaster James Brown (born 1826) 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 aboard the USS Albatross at Fort DeRussy on 4 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 16 April 1864.[1][2]
Biography[]
Brown was born in Rochester, New York in 1826. He enlisted into the United States Navy.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Served on board the U.S.S. Albatross during action against Fort DeRussy in the Red River Area on 4 May 1863.[1][2]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_af.html. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "James Brown". http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1566. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
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