Richard Gasson
Richard Gasson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1842 Ireland |
| Died | September 29, 1864 (aged 21–22) |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
Branch |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
Service years | 1861–1864 |
Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company K, 47th New York Infantry |
Conflicts | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Richard Gasson (1842 – September 29, 1864) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gasson posthumously received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Gasson's medal was won for his actions during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm in Henrico County, Virginia on September 29, 1864.[1] Gasson was killed during the battle.[1] He was honored with the award on June 22, 1896.[2]
Gasson was born in Ireland, and his registered home was in New York City at the time of the Civil War.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Sergeant Richard Gasson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, while serving with Company K, 47th New York Infantry, in action at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. Sergeant Gasson fell dead while planting the colors of his regiment on the enemy's works.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Richard Gasson". Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- 1842 births
- 1864 deaths
- 19th-century Irish people
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients
- Irish emigrants to the United States
- Military personnel from New York City
- People of Massachusetts in the American Civil War
- Union army officers
- Union military personnel killed in the American Civil War
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients