Fuger, Frederick W. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Fuger, Frederick W.

ConflictCivil War

RankLieutenant Colonel USA Ret.

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandBattery A, 4th U.S. Artillery

Citation

All the officers of his battery having been killed or wounded and five of its guns disabled in Pickett’s assault, he succeeded to the command and fought the remaining gun with most distinguished gallantry until the battery was ordered withdrawn.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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