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William P. Brownell

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William P. Brownell

Birth
New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
26 Apr 1915 (aged 75)
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Burial
New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot
Section GG, Lot 31
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served as coxswain on board the USS Benton during the attack on Great Gulf Bay, 2 May 1863, and Vicksburg, 22 May 1863. Carrying out his duties with coolness and courage, Brownell served gallantly against the enemy as captain of a 9-inch gun in the attacks on Great Gulf and Vicksburg and as a member of the Battery Benton before Vicksburg."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served as coxswain on board the USS Benton during the attack on Great Gulf Bay, 2 May 1863, and Vicksburg, 22 May 1863. Carrying out his duties with coolness and courage, Brownell served gallantly against the enemy as captain of a 9-inch gun in the attacks on Great Gulf and Vicksburg and as a member of the Battery Benton before Vicksburg."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Dec 20, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8197518/william_p-brownell: accessed ), memorial page for William P. Brownell (12 Jul 1839–26 Apr 1915), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8197518, citing Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.