Louis J. Bruner
Louis J. Bruner | |
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Born | Monroe County, Indiana | October 6, 1834
Died | January 28, 1912 Portland, Indiana | (aged 77)
Buried | Green Park Cemetery, Portland, Indiana |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | Company H, 5th Indiana Volunteer Cavalry |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Private Louis Jordan Bruner (October 6, 1834 to January 28, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bruner received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Walkers Ford in Tennessee on 2 December 1863. He was honored with the award on 9 March 1896.[1][2]
Biography
Bruner was born in Monroe County, Indiana on 6 October 1834 and enlisted in 5th Indiana Volunteer Cavalry at Clifty Brumer, Indiana. He died on 28 January 1912 and his remains are interred at the Green Park Cemetery in Indiana.[2]
Medal of Honor 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.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Louis J. Bruner". Retrieved 20 October 2013.