Richard Gasson

1842 – 1864

Richard Gasson served the U.S. Army. Richard was 22 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

29 September 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Sergeant, Company K, 47th New York Infantry.

Fell dead while planting the colors of his regiment on the enemy's works.

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Medal of Honor - Army posthumous September 29, 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Sergeant, Company K, 47th New York Infantry.

Fell dead while planting the colors of his regiment on the enemy's works.

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