United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Henry Brutsche
1846 – 1880
Henry Brutsche served the U.S. Navy. Henry was 34 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
31 October 1864 · USS Tacony, Plymouth, N.C. · Landsman, U.S. Navy.
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.
45, 31 December 1864.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
45, 31 December 1864.
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.
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