U.S. Army
Brosnan, JohnConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany E, 164th New York Infantry
Citation
Rescued a wounded comrade who lay exposed to the enemy’s fire, receiving a severe wound in the effort.
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