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  • John Breen (sailor)
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  • Boatswain's Mate John Breen (1827 to December 13, 1875) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Breen received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Petersburg, Virginia on 3 October 1862. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.
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serviceyears
  • 1861
Birth Date
  • 1827
death place
  • Milwaukee
Name
  • John Breen
Birth Place
  • Ireland
Awards
  • Medal of Honor
death date
  • 1875-12-13
Rank
  • Boatswain's Mate
placeofburial
  • Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, Milwaukee
abstract
  • Boatswain's Mate John Breen (1827 to December 13, 1875) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Breen received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Petersburg, Virginia on 3 October 1862. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.