Edward Brown, Jr.
Born: July 6, 1841 at Ireland
Home Town: New York, New York
Medal of Honor
American Civil War
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: November 24, 1880
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Edward Brown, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on May 3 & 4, 1863, while serving with Company G, 62d New York Infantry, in action at Salem Heights, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Severely wounded while carrying the colors, Corporal Brown continued at his post, under fire, until ordered to the rear.