Andrew Symmes Bryant (March 3, 1841 – October 6, 1931) was an American soldier who fought in the

American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861May 26, 1865; also known by Names of the American Civil War, other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union (American Civil War), Union ("the North") and the Confederate States of A ...

. Bryant received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces, military decoration and is awarded to recognize American United States Army, soldiers, United States Navy, sailors, Un ...

, for his action at New Bern,

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, on May 23, 1863. He was honored with the award on August 13, 1873.

Biography

Bryant was born on March 3, 1841, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He joined the Army from Springfield in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1863.Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
/ref> Bryant died on October 6, 1931.

Medal of Honor citation

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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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