John Brosnan (soldier)

John Brosnan
Born(1846-07-01)July 1, 1846
Ireland
DiedAugust 7, 1921(1921-08-07) (aged 75)
Brooklyn, New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
Service years1862–1865
RankSergeant
Unit 164th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry - Company E
ConflictsSecond Battle of Petersburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Sergeant John Brosnan (July 1, 1846 – August 7, 1921) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Brosnan received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Second Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on July 17, 1864. He was awarded the medal on January 18, 1894.

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