Historedia
Person

Rasmus Midgett

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1899

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Rasmus Midgett, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Rasmus Midgett rescues SS Priscilla crew single-handedly

    1899

    Role: Surfman

    1. 18 August 1899 · Gull Shoals Lifesaving Station patrol areaRescue of Priscilla Crew

      Rasmus Midgett single-handedly rescued ten crew members from the sinking barkentine Priscilla on August 18, 1899, during a stormy evening near Ocracoke Island.

    2. 18 October 1899 · Secretary of the TreasuryAward of Gold Lifesaving Medal

      Rasmus Midgett was awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal on October 18, 1899, for his single-handed rescue of ten men from the Priscilla.

Sources

  1. Rasmus Midgett Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25