Alfred Ramsbottom

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Alfred Ransbottom
Born1831
South Zanesville, Muskingham County, Ohio
DiedApril 14, 1893
Hamilton County, Ohio
Buried
Roseville, Muskingum County, Ohio
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
RankFirst Sergeant
Unit Flag of Ohio.svg Company K, 97th Ohio Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Franklin
American Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

First Sergeant Alfred Ramsbottom was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ramsbottom 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]

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Civil War (M-P) Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  2. The captured flag in 1905 was among C.S.A. flags returned to Southern states-although it was listed as flag of "Unknown" Missouri regiment.See Returned Confederate flags and Returned Confederate Flags