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William Brant
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| Born | 1840 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
| Died | March 2, 1898 New Jersey |
| Buried |
Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit |  1st Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry - Company B |
| Battles/wars | Third Battle of Petersburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
William Brant, Jr. (1840 – March 2, 1898) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Brant received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Petersburg, Virginia on 3 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.
Brant joined the 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry in May 1861, and was commissioned as an officer in February 1865. He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.
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