Webber, Alason P. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

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. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864