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Asa Betham
Coxswain
Coxswain Asa Betham served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Coxswain
Medal of Honor
24 December 1864 · USS Pontoosuc, Fort Fisher, 24 December 1864-22 January 1865 · Coxswain, U.S. Navy.
Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864, to 22 January 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully during this period, Betham was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
59, 22 June 1865.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
59, 22 June 1865.
Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864, to 22 January 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully during this period, Betham was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
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