Edgar A. Bras
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Edgar A. Bras (October 6, 1841 – June 24, 1923) was a United States soldier who fought with the 8th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. He received his nation's highest award for valor, the U.S. Medal of Honor, for the bravery he displayed during the Battle of Spanish Fort in Alabama on April 8, 1865. That award was conferred on June 8, 1865.[1][2][3][4]
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Edgar A. Bras | |
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Born | (1841-10-06)October 6, 1841 Jefferson County, Iowa |
Died | June 24, 1923(1923-06-24) (aged 81) Florida |
Buried | Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1861 – 1866 |
Rank | First Sergeant |
Unit | 8th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War: |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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