Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Alfred Ransbottom
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
97th Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 30, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Captured the flag of the 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.), in a hand-to-hand fight with the color bearer.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Nashport, Muskingum County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 24, 1865
- Born: 1831, South Zanesville, Delaware County, OH, United States
- Died: April 14, 1893, Springfield Township, OH, United States
- Buried: Roseville Cemetery (MH), Roseville, OH, United States