William Brant

William Brant
Born1840
Elizabeth, New Jersey
DiedMarch 2, 1898
New Jersey
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
RankCaptain
UnitNew Jersey 1st Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry - Company B
Battles / warsThird Battle of Petersburg
Awards Medal of Honor

William Brant, Jr. (1840 – March 2, 1898[1]) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Brant received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Petersburg, Virginia on 3 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.[2][3]

Brant joined the 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry in May 1861, and was commissioned as an officer in February 1865. He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.[4]

Medal of Honor citation

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Capture of battle flag of 46th North Carolina (C.S.A.).[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "William Brant, Jr". Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 25 September 2013.
  3. ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  4. ^ NJ Medal of Honor recipients