Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Richard Gasson
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
47th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Chapin's Farm, Virginia, USA
Citation
Fell dead while planting the colors of his regiment on the enemy's works.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: Yes
- Presentation Date & Details: April 6, 1865
- Born: 1842, Ireland
- Died: September 29, 1864, Chapins Farm, VA, United States