Andrew Bringle

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Andrew Bringle
Born Buffalo, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
RankCorporal
Unit Flag of New York.svg 10th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry - Company F
Battles/wars Battle of Sailor's Creek
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Corporal Andrew Bringle was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bringle received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 July 1865. [1] [2] [3]

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Biography

Bringle's date of birth and death are unknown but he was born in Buffalo, New York. He enlisted into the 10th New York Cavalry. [2]

Medal of Honor citation

Charged the enemy and assisted Sgt. Norton in capturing a fieldpiece and 2 prisoners. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Bringle, Andrew" . Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Andrew Bringle". Archived from the original on 2013-10-06. Retrieved 5 October 2013.