Alexander Shaler

MEDAL OF HONOR 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.

Rank: Colonel
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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