Asel Hagerty, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Medal of Honor recipient
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Place of Birth: Canada
About Asel Hagerty
- Asel Hagerty (or Asa Hagarty) (June 30, 1837 - March 30, 1919) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War.
- Hagerty received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.
- Hagerty's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865.
- He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.Hagerty was born in Canada.
- He joined the Army from Watertown, New York in August 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.
- Hagerty was buried in Defiance, Ohio.
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