William Brant
Medal of Honor recipient
About William Brant
Lived 1840 – 1898 (aged 57–58). William Brant was an American.
William Brant, Jr. (1840 – March 2, 1898 ) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Brant received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Petersburg, Virginia on 3 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.
Brant joined the 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry in May 1861, and was commissioned as an officer in February 1865. He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.
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Who was William Brant?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was William Brant born?
William Brant was born in 1840 in Elizabeth.
When did William Brant die?
William Brant died on 2 March 1898 in New Jersey.
What nationality was William Brant?
William Brant was American.
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