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Charles W. Brouse
Born (1839-12-30)December 30, 1839
Indianapolis, Indiana
Died October 26, 1904(1904-10-26) (aged 64)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1862 - 1865
Rank Captain
Unit Indiana 100th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Missionary Ridge
Awards Medal of Honor

Charles W. Brouse (December 30, 1839 – October 26, 1904) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Brouse was commissioned as a Captain of Company K, 100th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry on September 24, 1862, and was discharged due to disability on January 16, 1865. He received the Medal of Honor on May 16, 1899, for his actions at the Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tennessee, on November 25, 1863.

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