Andrew Bringle

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]

Andrew Bringle
BornBuffalo, New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankCorporal
Unit 10th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry - Company F
Battles/warsBattle of Sailor's Creek
Awards Medal of Honor

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]

See also

References

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