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Asa Betham — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480

U.S. Navy#79of 703

Logistics#6of 27

American Civil War#10of 1091

• Second Battle of Fort Fisher#1of 42

Asa Betham

Coxswain, U.S. Navy

American Civil War• Second Battle of Fort Fisher

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Asa Betham was a sailor in the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War. He achieved the rank of coxswain, a critical shipboard role responsible for steering and navigation of small boats.

Betham's outstanding bravery during the conflict was demonstrated during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865. This major amphibious assault by the Union Army, Navy, and Marine Corps ultimately led to the capture of the last major stronghold of the Confederacy on the Atlantic coast.

In recognition of his gallant conduct during this decisive action, Betham was awarded the nation's highest military decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts