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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)
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U.S. CIVIL WAR
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65TH NEW YORK INFANTRY
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U.S. ARMY
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MAY 3, 1863
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MARYE'S HEIGHTS, VIRGINIA, USA
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