Asel Hagerty (or Asa Hagarty) (June 30, 1837 – March 30, 1919) was an American soldier who fought in the

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. Hagerty received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

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. Hagerty's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the

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on April 6, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865. Hagerty was born in Canada. He joined the Army from

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in August 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.Regimental Roster
/ref> Hagerty was buried in

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1837 births 1919 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor Canadian-born Medal of Honor recipients Canadian people of the American Civil War Pre-Confederation Canadian emigrants to the United States People of New York (state) in the American Civil War People from Defiance, Ohio Military personnel from New York City Union army soldiers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients {{AmericanCivilWar-bio-stub

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