Bruner, Louis J. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Bruner, Louis J.

ConflictCivil War

RankQuartermaster Sergeant

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany H, 5th Indiana Cavalry

HometownIndiana

Citation

Voluntarily passed through the enemy’s lines under fire and conveyed to a battalion, then in a perilous position and liable to capture, information which enabled it to reach a point of safety.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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