Robert B. Brown
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BornOctober 2, 1844
New Concord, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 30, 1916 (aged 71)
Zanesville, Ohio, U.S.
Resting placeZanesville, Ohio
Robert B. Brown | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1844 New Concord, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | July 30, 1916 (aged 71) Zanesville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Resting place | Zanesville, Ohio |
| Party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  15th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Company A |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Missionary Ridge |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Private Robert Burns Brown (October 2, 1844 – July 30, 1916) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Brown received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Missionary Ridge in Tennessee on November 25, 1863. He was honored with the award on 27 March 1890.[1][2]
Brown was born in New Concord, Ohio on 2 October 1844. He enlisted into the 15th Ohio Infantry at Zanesville.[1][2]
