| Richard Gasson | |
| Birth Date: | 1842 |
| Death Date: | September 29, 1864 |
| Birth Place: | Ireland |
| Death Place: | Henrico County, Virginia |
| Branch: | Union Army |
| Serviceyears: | 1861–1864 |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Unit: | Company K, 47th New York Infantry |
| Battles: | Battle of Chaffin's Farm American Civil War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
Richard Gasson (1842 – September 29, 1864) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gasson posthumously received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Gasson's medal was won for his actions during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm in Henrico County, Virginia on September 29, 1864.[1] Gasson was killed during the battle.[1] He was honored with the award on June 22, 1896.[2]
Gasson was born in Ireland, and his registered home was in New York City at the time of the civil war.[1]