• Source: Abram P. Haring

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. 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. He was honored with the award on June 28, 1890.
Haring was born in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, and entered service in New York City, where he was later buried.
DETAILS

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


The 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.




See also



Jackson's Valley Campaign
Second Battle of Deep Bottom
Siege of Petersburg




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External links


"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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