Brandle, Joseph E. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Brandle, Joseph E.

ConflictCivil War

RankColor Sergeant

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany C, 17th Michigan Infantry

BirthplaceOhio

Citation

While color bearer of his regiment, having been twice wounded and the sight of one eye destroyed, still held to the colors until ordered to the rear by his regimental commander.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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