Private August Frederick Bronner (1835 – October 31, 1893) was a German soldier who fought in the

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. Bronner received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the

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, for his action during the

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in Virginia and the

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also in

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on June 30 and July 1, 1862.

Biography

Bronner was born in Germany around 1835. He died on 31 October 1893. His remains are interred at the Fairmount Cemetery, Newark.

Medal of Honor citation

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bronner, August F. 1835 births 1893 deaths German-born Medal of Honor recipients Emigrants from the German Confederation to the United States People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

See also

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