Seattle Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient, Asbury F. Haynes
Seattle Civil War veteran Asbury F. Haynes was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Sailor’s Creek, fought on April 6, 1865. Haynes captured the battle flag of the 21st North Carolina Infantry during the fight. More than 50 Medals of Honor were awarded to Union soldiers for their actions that day, with most being for having captured enemy flags. The engagement at Sailor’s Creek took place as the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia reached the end of i