The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

BROSNAN, JOHN

Rank and Organization: Sergeant, Company E, 164th New York Infantry. Place and Date: At Petersburg, Va., 17 June 1864. Entered Service At: New York, N.Y. Birth: Ireland. Date of Issue: 18 January 1894.

Citation:

Rescued a wounded comrade who lay exposed to the enemy's fire, receiving a severe wound in the effort.

 

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