Louis J. Bruner

Private Louis J. Bruner (October 6, 1834 to January 28, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bruner received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Walkers Ford in Tennessee on 2 December 1863. He was honored with the award on 9 March 1896.

Biography

Bruner was born in Monroe County, Indiana on 6 October 1834 and enlisted into the 5th Indiana Cavalry at Clifty Brumer in Indiana. He died on 28 January 1912 and his remains are interred at the Green Park Cemetery in Indiana.

Medal of Honor citation

Voluntarily passed through the enemy's lines under fire and conveyed to a battalion, then in a perilous position and liable to capture, information which enabled it to reach a point of safety.