Asel Hagerty (or Asa Hagarty) (June 30, 1837 – March 30, 1919) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Hagerty received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Hagerty's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.[1][2]
Asel Hagerty | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 30, 1837 Canada |
| Died | March 30, 1919 |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1864 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company A, 61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Hagerty was born in Canada. He joined the Army from Watertown, New York in August 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.[3] Hagerty was buried in Defiance, Ohio.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
editThe President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Asel Hagerty, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company A, 61st New York Infantry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag.[1]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ a b c d e "Asel Hagerty". Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ Regimental Roster
References
edit- War Department, U.S. (1880). The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. OCLC 857196196.
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