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Asel Hagerty — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

Battle of Sayler's Creek#2of 17

American Civil War#10of 1091

Asel Hagerty

Private, U.S. Army

Battle of Sayler's CreekAmerican Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Asel Hagerty was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Serving as a Private in the U.S. Army, he demonstrated exceptional bravery during his service on the battlefield.

On April 6, 1865, during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia, Hagerty performed the action that would define his military legacy. He successfully captured an enemy flag during the combat, a feat of significant valor during the Civil War.

For his heroic actions, Hagerty was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration for bravery. He was officially presented with the medal on May 10, 1865, shortly after the conclusion of the engagement.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts