Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Asa Betham
Details
- Rank: Coxswain
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Pontoosuc - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 24, 1864 - January 22, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Fisher & Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1838, New York, NY, United States
- Died:
- Location of Medal: American Numismatic Society, New York, NY