Henry Brutsche

Landsman

1846 – 1880

1 decoration 1 war 1 assignment

Landsman Henry Brutsche served in the U.S. Navy. Henry served with the U.S.S. Tacony. Henry served in the Civil War. Henry was 34 years old.

U.S.S. Tacony

Landsman

Branch

U.S. Navy

Highest rank

Landsman

War

Civil War

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Landsman

Conflicts

Civil War

Medal of Honor

23 May 1863 · Plymouth, North Carolina, USA · Landsman · U.S.S. Tacony

Served on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, N.C., 31 October 1864. Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Brutsche distinguished himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun while under a devastating fire from enemy musketry.

General Orders No. 45, 31 December 1864.

Honors · 1 decoration

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Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy May 23, 1863 · Plymouth, North Carolina, USA · Landsman · U.S.S. Tacony General Orders No. 45, 31 December 1864.

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Henry Brutsche

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U.S. Navy

U.S.S. Tacony

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