Background
Born August 9, 1838, Betts grew up on a farm in Buckinghamshire County, Pennsylvania.
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Education
He attended the Loller Academy in Hatboro, Pennsylvania and then the Gummere"s School in Burlington, New Jersey.
Career
He was honored with the award on 10 October 1892. After the outbreak of the Civil War he first joined a military company in Pennsylvania and then formed part of the Army of the Potomac in Alexandria, Virginia. He later returned to Pennsylvania and, on August 12, 1862, mustered into the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
He was involved in the battles of Stone River and a battle with Cherokee Indians near Gatlinburg in East Tennessee, among others
In April 1865, as lieutenant colonel in command of his regiment captured enemy wagons containing a large amount of silver coins, bank notes and bonds, all valued at approximately $4 million, in addition to other items. He was awarded the Medal of honor for leading his regiment to successfully capture a South Carolina cavalry battalion near Greensboro, North Carolina.
Betts mustered out of the army on 21 June 1865. After the war he was involved with various lumber firms in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New New York
Betts died on November 10, 1905, and was buried West Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Achievements
Membership
He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Commandery, Military Order of the Loyal Legion and president of the Lumbermen"s Exchange in 1890.
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November 10, 1905 (aged 67)
Awards
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation With a force of but 75 men, while on a scouting expedition, by a judicious disposition of his men, surprised and captured an entire battalion of the enemy's cavalry.Medal of Honor citation With a force of but 75 men, while on a scouting expedition, by a judicious disposition of his men, surprised and captured an entire battalion of the enemy's cavalry.