Bruso, Frederick

FREDERICK BRUSO. Born in Lowell, Mass. Had lived in St. Johnsbury many years before his enlistment. Son of John Bruso. Enlisted at the age of eighteen, as a recruit, in Company A, 11th Regiment, November 23, 1863. Mustered into United States service December 14, 1863. June 24, 1865, was transferred to Company D. Mustered out of service August 25, 1865. He was in action at Spottsylvania, North Anna, Pamunkey River, Hanover Court House, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, two engagements, Washington, Strasburg, Charlestown, Opequan, Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Mount Jackson, Newmarket, Cedar Creek, Petersburg and Sailor's Creek. During these engagements Bruso received only a slight wound in his left hand. United States bounty, $300; from town of St. Johnsbury, $300.