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Brest served in the American Civil War in the 57th Pennsylvania Infantry for the Union Army.
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Lewis Francis Brest
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Born
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December 2, 1915 (aged 73) -
Nationality
American
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 57th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865. Entered service at:------. Birth: Mercer, Pa. Date of Issue: 10 May 1865. Citation: Capture of flag.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 57th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865. Entered service at:------. Birth: Mercer, Pa. Date of Issue: 10 May 1865. Citation: Capture of flag.