Asel Hagerty

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
BornJune 30, 1837
Canada
DiedMarch 30, 1919
Buried
Defiance, Ohio
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1864 - 1865
RankPrivate
Unit Company A, 61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle 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

The 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

Notes
  1. "Asel Hagerty". Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  3. Regimental Roster

References
*Dyer, Frederick H (1908). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. Des Moines, IA: Dyer Pub. Co. ASIN B01BUFJ76Q.
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