Abram Pye Haring (November 15, 1840 – February 22, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Haring received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Haring's medal was won for his actions at Bachelor's Creek in North Carolina. Haring and the eleven men under his command resisted an overwhelming attack from Confederate forces on February 1, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on June 28, 1890.[2]
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| Born | November 15, 1840 Cornwall on Hudson, New York |
| Died | February 22, 1915 (aged 74) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit |  Company G, 132nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Haring was born in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, and entered service in New York City, where he was later buried.[1]
DETAILS[3]
- RANK: FIRST LIEUTENANT
- CONFLICT/ERA: U.S. CIVIL WAR
- UNIT/COMMAND:COMPANY G,132D NEW YORK INFANTRY
- MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
- MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 1864
- MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: BACHELOR'S CREEK, NORTH CAROLINA, USA
Medal of Honor citation
editThe President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Abram Pye Haring, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 February 1864, while serving with Company G, 132d New York Infantry, in action at Bachelor's Creek, North Carolina. With a command of 11 men, on picket, First Lieutenant Haring resisted the attack of an overwhelming force of the enemy.[1]
See also
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Notes
edit- ^ a b c d "Abram P. Haring". Archived from the original on August 5, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ "Abram Pye Haring | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
References
edit- Dyer, Frederick H (1908). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. Des Moines, IA: Dyer Pub. Co. ASIN B01BUFJ76Q.
- War Department, U.S. (1880). The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. OCLC 857196196.
External links
edit- "Abram P. Haring". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 132nd Infantry Regiment History, photographs, table of battles and casualties, and historical sketch for the 132nd New York Infantry Regiment
- Civil War in the East 132nd New York Infantry Regiment "2nd Regiment Empire Brigade "
- National Park Service Regiment Details UNION NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS
- Headquarters, Outposts, Bachelor's Creek Near New Bern, NC Pencil sketch done in 1863 by its commander, George H. Hitchcock
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