Charles W. Brouse

Charles W. Brouse
Born (1839-12-30)December 30, 1839
Indianapolis, Indiana
Died October 26, 1904(1904-10-26) (aged 64)
Place of burial Crown Hill National Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1862 - 1865
Rank Captain
Unit Indiana 100th Indiana Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Battle of Missionary Ridge
Awards Medal of Honor

Charles W. Brouse (December 30, 1839 October 26, 1904) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Brouse was commissioned as a Captain of the 100th Indiana Infantry Regiment in August 1862, and was discharged due to disability in January 1865. [1] He received the Medal of Honor on May 16, 1899, for his actions at the Battle of Missionary Ridge.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

To encourage his men whom he had ordered to lie down while under severe fire, and who were partially protected by slight earthworks, himself refused to lie down, but walked along the top of the works until he fell severely wounded. [2]

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