Jeremiah Z. Brown

Jeremiah Zachariah Brown
Born(1839-11-07)November 7, 1839
Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, US
DiedFebruary 19, 1916(1916-02-19) (aged 76)
Pennsylvania, US
Buried
Squirrel Hill Cemetery, New Bethlehem, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, US
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1862 - 1865
RankCaptain
Brevet Major
Unit148th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry - Company K
AwardsMedal of Honor

Captain Jeremiah Zachariah Brown (November 7, 1839 – February 19, 1916)[1] was a Union soldier who fought in the American Civil War with the 148th Pennsylvania Infantry.[2] He was one of four members of the regiment to receive the Medal of Honor, the United States' the highest award for bravery during combat.

Brown joined the army from Rimersburg, Pennsylvania in September 1862, and was commissioned as an officer the next year. He was mustered out in June 1865.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Jeremiah Brown - Recipient -".
  2. ^ "Jeremiah Z Brown | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient".
  3. ^ 148th Pennsylvania Infantry Muster Roll


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