Lewis F. Brest
Medal of Honor recipient
About Lewis F. Brest
Lived 1842 – 1915 (aged 73).
Lewis Francis Brest (May 15, 1842 - December 2, 1915) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography Brest served in the American Civil War in the 57th Pennsylvania Infantry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on May 10, 1865 for his actions at the Battle of Sailor's Creek.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 57th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865. Entered service at:------. Birth: Mercer, Pa. Date of Issue: 10 May 1865.
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Who was Lewis F. Brest?
Medal of Honor recipient (1842-1915)
When was Lewis F. Brest born?
Lewis F. Brest was born on 15 May 1842 in Mercer.
When did Lewis F. Brest die?
Lewis F. Brest died on 2 December 1915.
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