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U.S. Army
Webber, Alason P.
Webber, Alason P.
ConflictCivil War
RankPrincipal Musician
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command86th Illinois Infantry
HometownNew York
Citation

Voluntarily joined in a charge against the enemy, which was repulsed, and by his rapid firing in the face of the enemy enabled many of the wounded to return to the Federal lines; with others, held the advance of the enemy while temporary works were being constructed.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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