Henry Brutsche

Landsman Henry Brutsche (1846 to December 27, 1880) was a Union Navy sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Brutsche received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Tacony at Plymouth, North Carolina on 31 October 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.[1][2]

Henry Brutsche
Civil War era Navy Medal of Honor
Born	1846 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	December 27, 1880 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Buried	Lawnview Memorial Park, Rockledge, Pennsylvania
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service/branch	United States Navy Union Navy
Rank	Landsman
Unit	USS Tacony (1863)
Awards	Medal of Honor

Biography

Brutsche was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846. He enlisted into the United States Navy. He died on 27 December 1880 and his remains are interred at the Lawnview Memorial Park in Rockledge, Pennsylvania.

Medal of Honor citation

Served on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, North Carolina, 31 October 1864.[1][2]

See also

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

References

1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.
2. "Henry Brutsche". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.

External links

• Henry Brutsche at Find a Grave