| Asel Hagerty | |
| Birth Date: | June 30, 1837 |
| Death Date: | March 30, 1919 |
| Birth Place: | Canada |
| Placeofburial: | Defiance, Ohio |
| Serviceyears: | 1864 - 1865 |
| Rank: | Private |
| Unit: | Company A, 61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles: | Battle of Sayler's Creek American Civil War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
Asel Hagerty (or Asa Hagarty) (June 30, 1837 – March 30, 1919) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Hagerty received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Hagerty's medal was won for his capturing a flag at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.[1] [2]
Hagerty was born in Canada. He joined the Army from Watertown, New York in August 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.[3] Hagerty was buried in Defiance, Ohio.[1]