Waters Braman
In 1861, the American Civil War started, and Braman sold out his business interest and joined the army. In Autumn 1861, Braman helped choose volunteer soldiers. On December 7, 1861, Braman was mustered into the army. On January 15, 1862, Braman was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in Company C of the 93rd New York Infantry Regiment. Braman fought in almost all battles fought by the Army of the Potomac. Braman was shot many times, but he never stopped being a soldier because of it, or go to a hospital. During the Battle of the Wilderness, Braman was shot around five times. Three of the shots hit his clothes, but only two shots hit his skin, and one shot bent his sword. He was also shot with a shell on his ankle. On March 23, 1864, Braman was promoted to Captain of company H in the 93rd New York Regiment. Braman was mustered out of the military on February 14, 1865 because his term expired. On October 17, 1866, Braman was brevetted Major for being brave.