Robert Brown

MEDAL OF HONOR 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.

Rank: Private
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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