Austin Brockenbrough, Capt. (b. January 18, 1842, d. July 02, 1863)
Austin Brockenbrough, Capt. (son of Austin Brockenbrough, Dr. and Frances Blake)21 was born January 18, 1842 in Tappahannock, Virginia, and died July 02, 1863 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Notes for Austin Brockenbrough, Capt.: Nephew of the President of the Bank of Virginia. Attended University of Virginia 1859-61. Noted for his "elegant and decorous bearing and scholarship and character." Enlisted in the Confederate States of America, 55th Virginia Infantry, Company F. Elected 1st Lieutenant of Company D, July 07, 1861. Mustered in July 17, 1861. Temporarily commanded a section of artillery at Fort Lowry during March 1862, being in charge of constructing a gun platform and magazine. Wounded in Action at Gaines Mill, June 27, 1862, being one of three officers mentioned by Colonel Mallory for particular efficiency and coolness under fire. Promoted to Captain July 22, 1862. Returned to duty ca. July 08, 1862 sat on a court martial, February 1863. Wounded in action at Chancellorsville, May 1863. Returned mid-June 1863. Detailed Acting Brigade Inspector, and was complimented by the Divisional inspector for his hard work. Captured a Federal battle flag at Gettysburg, July 01, 1863. MWIA, by a sniper, same day (the bullet passed through an arm and both lungs). Died on the first day of fighting at 7pm., July 02, 1863. Buried beside Cashtown Pike. Later reinterred at Tappahannock. A fellow officer described him as "quick... bold... determined.. and a martinet in military knowledge."
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Austin Brockenbrough, Capt. (b. January 18, 1842, d. July 02, 1863)
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