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Alexander Shaler

Medal of Honor Citation

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CITATION

At a most critical moment, the head of the charging column being about to be crushed by the severe fire of the enemy's artillery and infantry, he pushed forward with a supporting column, pierced the enemy's works, and turned their flank.

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  • COLONEL (HIGHEST RANK: BREVET MAJOR GENERAL)

  • U.S. CIVIL WAR

  • 65TH NEW YORK INFANTRY

  • U.S. ARMY

  • MAY 3, 1863

  • MARYE'S HEIGHTS, VIRGINIA, USA

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