William J. Brewer

William J. Brewer
Born	c. 1843 Putnam County, New York
Died	June 19, 1878
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	Private
Unit	2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry
Battles / wars	American Civil War Appomattox Campaign
Awards	Medal of Honor

William John Brewer (c. 1843 - June 19, 1878) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Brewer served in the Union Army in the 2nd New York Cavalry. He received the Medal of Honor on May 3, 1865, for his actions during the Appomattox campaign.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Capture of engineer flag, Army of Northern Virginia.

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A-F

External links

• Military Times
• William J. Brewer at Find a Grave