Andrew S. Bryant

Andrew S. Bryant
Born(1841-03-03)March 3, 1841
Springfield, Massachusetts, US
DiedOctober 6, 1931(1931-10-06) (aged 90)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUS Army
Years of service1862–1863
RankSergeant Major
UnitMassachusetts 46th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Awards Medal of Honor

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]

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.

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

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipients". Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  3. ^ Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War