U.S. Army
Alber, FrederickConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 17th Michigan Infantry
Citation
Bravely rescued Lt. Charles H. Todd of his regiment who had been captured by a party of Confederates by shooting down one, knocking over another with the butt of his musket, and taking them both prisoners.
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