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.[1] 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.[1] He was honored with the award on June 28, 1890.[2]

Abram Pye Haring
Haring in c. 191
Born(1840-11-15)November 15, 1840
Cornwall on Hudson, New York
DiedFebruary 22, 1915(1915-02-22) (aged 74)
Buried
New York, New York
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitNew York (state) Company G, 132nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Haring was born in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, and entered service in New York City, where he was later buried.[1]

DETAILS[3]

  • 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.[1]

See also

Notes
  1. "Abram P. Haring". Archived from the original on August 5, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  3. "Abram Pye Haring | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-09-06.

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