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. 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. He was honored with the award on June 28, 1890. Haring was born in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, and entered service in New York City, where he was later buried. DETAILS * 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

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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 RegimentCivil War in the East 132nd New York Infantry Regiment "2nd Regiment Empire Brigade "
* ttp://digital.lib.ecu.edu/23679 Headquarters, Outposts, Bachelor's Creek Near New Bern, NC Pencil sketch done in 1863 by its commander, George H. Hitchcock 1840 births 1915 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor Burials in New York (state) People from Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients {{AmericanCivilWar-bio-stub

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