Abram P. Haring Explained

Abram Pye Haring
Birth Date:	15 November 1840
Birth Place:	Cornwall on Hudson, New York
Placeofburial:	New York, New York
Allegiance:	United States
Rank:	First Lieutenant
Unit:	Company G, 132nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles:	American Civil War
Awards:	Medal of Honor

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]

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

See also

• Jackson's Valley Campaign
• Second Battle of Deep Bottom
• Siege of Petersburg

References

• Book: Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. Dyer Pub. Co.. Des Moines, IA. 1908. B01BUFJ76Q.
• Book: War Department, U.S. . The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington, DC. 1880. 857196196.

External links

• • New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - Civil War - 132nd Infantry Regiment History, photographs, table of battles and casualties, and historical sketch for the 132nd New York Infantry Regiment
• Civil War in the East 132nd New York Infantry Regiment "2nd Regiment Empire Brigade "
• National Park Service Regiment Details UNION NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS
• Headquarters, Outposts, Bachelor's Creek Near New Bern, NC Pencil sketch done in 1863 by its commander, George H. Hitchcock

Notes and References

1. Web site: Abram P. Haring . https://archive.today/20140805035856/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=34 . live . August 5, 2014 . July 28, 2014 .
2. Web site: Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients. July 28, 2014. June 6, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140606203802/http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_gl.html#HARING. dead.
3. Web site: Abram Pye Haring U.S. Civil War U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipient . 2023-09-06 . Congressional Medal of Honor Society . en.