Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Alason P Webber
Details
- Also Known As: Webber, Alanson P.
- Rank: Musician (Highest Rank: Principal Musician)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
86th Illinois Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 27, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia, USA
Citation
Voluntarily joined in a charge against the enemy, which was repulsed, and by his rapid firing in the face of the enemy enabled many of the wounded to return to the Federal lines; with others, held the advance of the enemy while temporary works were being constructed.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 22, 1896
- Born: March 16, 1828, Greene County, NY, United States
- Died: July 27, 1902, Henry, IL, United States
- Buried: Saratoga Methodist Church Cemetery (PM), Henry, IL, United States