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Civil War
Asa Betham
Coxswain · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
24 December 1864 · USS Pontoosuc
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- New York
- Action
- USS Pontoosuc
The citation
Official citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864, to 22 January 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully during this period, Betham was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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