Andrew S. Bryant

Andrew Symmes Bryant (March 3, 1841 – October 6, 1931) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bryant received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at New Bern, North Carolina, on May 23, 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on August 13, 1873.[2]

Andrew S. Bryant
Born	March 3, 1841 Springfield, Massachusetts
Died	October 6, 1931 (aged 90)
Buried	Springfield Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1862–1863
Rank	Sergeant Major
Unit	46th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Awards	Medal of Honor

Biography

Bryant was born on March 3, 1841 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He joined the Army from Springfield in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1863.[3]

Bryant died on October 6, 1931 and his remains are interred at the Springfield Cemetery.[4]

Medal of Honor citation

By his courage and judicious disposition of his guard of 16 men, stationed in a small earthwork at the head of the bridge, held in check and repulsed for a half hour a fierce attack of a strong force of the enemy, thus probably saving the city New Bern from capture.[2]

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F

References

1. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipients". Retrieved 1 October 2013.
2. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 October 2013.
3. Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
4. Find a Grave