U.S. Army
Pearson, Alfred L.ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major General
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command155th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Citation
Seeing a brigade forced back by the enemy, he seized his regimental color, called on his men to follow him, and advanced upon the enemy under a severe fire. The whole brigade took up the advance, the lost ground was regained, and the enemy was repulsed.
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