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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Alfred Ransbottom

Details
  • Rank: First Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company K,
    97th Ohio Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: November 30, 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Captured the flag of the 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.), in a hand-to-hand fight with the color bearer.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Nashport, Muskingum County, Ohio
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: February 24, 1865
  • Born: 1831, South Zanesville, Delaware County, OH, United States
  • Died: April 14, 1893, Springfield Township, OH, United States
  • Buried: Roseville Cemetery (MH), Roseville, OH, United States
 

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