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Andrew Bringle
Born Buffalo, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Corporal
Unit New York (state) 10th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry - Company F
Battles/wars Battle of Sailor's Creek
Awards Medal of Honor

Corporal Andrew Bringle was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bringle received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 July 1865.

Biography

Bringle's date of birth and death are unknown but he was born in Buffalo, New York. He enlisted into the 10th New York Cavalry.

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