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U.S. ArmyAwarded Posthumously
Brant, Abram B.
Brant, Abram B.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry, Company D
HometownNew York, New York
Citation

Brought water for the wounded under a most galling fire.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876

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