Abiather J. Knowles

Abiather J. Knowles (March 15, 1830 – February 11, 1905) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Knowles received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.^[1] Knowles's medal was won for his actions during the First Battle of Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia on July 21, 1861.^[1] He was honored with the award on December 27, 1894.^[2]

Abiather J. Knowles
Born	March 15, 1830 La Grange, Maine
Died	February 11, 1905 (aged 74)
Buried	La Grange, Maine
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Rank	Private
Unit	Company D, 2nd Maine Infantry
Battles / wars	American Civil War First Battle of Bull Run
Awards	Medal of Honor

Knowles was from La Grange, Maine, and entered service at Willets Point in New York. He was later buried in La Grange.^[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Abiather J. Knowles, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 21 July 1861, while serving with Company D, 2d Maine Infantry, in action at Bull Run, Virginia. Private Knowles removed dead and wounded under heavy fire.^[1]

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L