Ramsbottom received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.

[1] Ramsbottom's medal was won for his actions in the Battle of Franklin on June 17, 1864.

[1] Ramsbottom was born in Delaware County, Ohio.

[1] Citation: Captured the flag of the 2d Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.

), in a hand-to-hand fight with the color bearer.