Background
Brown was born in Jamestown, New York on 30 May 1842 and enlisted into the Company G, 72nd New York Volunteer Infantry at Ellicott, New York on 23 July 1861.
Brown was born in Jamestown, New York on 30 May 1842 and enlisted into the Company G, 72nd New York Volunteer Infantry at Ellicott, New York on 23 July 1861.
He was honored with the award on 23 June 1896. He served in this company until 23 June 1864 when he was transferred to the 120th New York Infantry. He mustered out of the army on 3 June 1865, at the conclusion of the war.
In 1902 Brown published a book, The History of the Third Regiment, Excelsior Brigade, 72nd New York Volunteer Infantry.
He died on 29 April 1910 and his remains are interred at the Lake View Cemetery in New New York