August F. Bronner
August F. Bronner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1835 Germany |
| Died | October 31, 1893 New Jersey |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company C, 1st New York Artillery |
| Battles/wars | Battle of White Oak Swamp Battle of Malvern Hill |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Private August Frederick Bronner (1835 to October 31, 1893)[1] was a German soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bronner received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of White Oak Swamp in Virginia and the Battle of Malvern Hill also in Virginia on June 30, 1862 and July 1, 1862.[2][3]
Biography
Bronner was born in Germany around 1835. He died on 31 October 1893. His remains are interred at the Fairmount Cemetery, Newark.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
See also
References
- ^ a b "August F. Bronner". New Jersey Civil War Gravestones. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Bronner, August F." Retrieved 27 September 2013.