Andrew Brinn
Medal of Honor recipient
About Andrew Brinn
Born 1829.
Seaman Andrew Brinn (born c. 1829) was a Scottish sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Brinn received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Mississippi at Port Hudson on 14 March 1863. He was honored with the award on 10 July 1863.
Medal of Honor citation
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Medal of Honor recipient
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Andrew Brinn was born in 1829 in Scotland.
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