Christopher Bruton (1841 - 1867)

Born 1841 in Ireland

Died 17 Aug 1867 at about age 26 in Caledonia Township, Michigan, United States

Biography

Captain Christopher Bruton served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: May 1861
Mustered out: Aug 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company C, 22nd Regiment, New York Cavalry

Capt Christopher Bruton was awarded the Medal of Honor during the United States Civil War.

Christopher C. Bruton was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia fought on March 2, 1865 - "Capture of Gen. Early's headquarters flag. Confederate national standard."

joined the 18th New York Infantry in May 1861 at Riga, Monroe County, New York, and was discharged for disability in August 1862.

joined the 22nd New York Cavalry in January 1864, and was commissioned as an officer the following March. He mustered out with his regiment in August 1865.

He died August 17, 1867 - cause of death - Consumption.

Burial Saint Patricks Cemetery Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, USA^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9588914/christopher-c-bruton

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_C._Bruton
• Bruton, Christopher C - Unit: 22nd Cavalry, Company: C - Enlistment Rank: 1 Lieut, Discharge Rank: Capt https://catalog.archives.gov/id/32974338
• Congressional Medal of Honor File of Captain Christopher C. Bruton, Company C, 22nd New York Cavalry Regiment https://catalog.archives.gov/id/18558664