William Brant, Jr.
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: May 10, 1865
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant William Brant, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 1st New Jersey Veteran Battalion, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for capture of battle flag of 46th North Carolina (Confederate States of America).
