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Christopher C. Bruton

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Christopher C. Bruton

Birth
Ireland
Death
14 Jun 1867 (aged 26–27)
Burial
Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, USA
Plot
218-2
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Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the service at Riga, Monroe County, New York. He served as a Brevet Major in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Captain in Company C, 22d New York Cavalry for action at Waynesboro, Virginia on March 2, 1865. He was issued the Medal of Honor on March 26, 1865. His citation reads "Capture of Gen. Early's headquarters flag. Confederate national standard."

Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the service at Riga, Monroe County, New York. He served as a Brevet Major in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Captain in Company C, 22d New York Cavalry for action at Waynesboro, Virginia on March 2, 1865. He was issued the Medal of Honor on March 26, 1865. His citation reads "Capture of Gen. Early's headquarters flag. Confederate national standard."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Oct 12, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9588914/christopher_c-bruton: accessed ), memorial page for Christopher C. Bruton (1840–14 Jun 1867), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9588914, citing Saint Patricks Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.