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Alfred Ramsbottom

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Alfred Ramsbottom
BornDelaware County, Ohio
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
RankFirst Sergeant
UnitOhio Company K, 97th Ohio Infantry
Battles / warsBattle of Franklin
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

First Sergeant Alfred Ramsbottom was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Morrison received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Ramsbottom's medal was won for his actions in the Battle of Franklin on June 17, 1864. He was honored with the award on February 24, 1865.[1]

Ramsbottom was born in Delaware County, Ohio.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Citation: Captured the flag of the 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.), in a hand-to-hand fight with the color bearer.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Civil War (M-P) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 8, 2014.