U.S. Army
Shaler, AlexanderConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major General
Year of Action1863
Unit/Command65th New York Infantry
HometownHaddam, Connecticut
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.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Alexander ShalerU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Carey, James LemuelU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Ross, Marion A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Turner, Charles WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Ryan, DennisU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Trembley, William BeattieU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Gion, JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Britt, Maurice Lee (Footsie)U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Cranston, William WallaceU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wells, Thomas McCoyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Cano, PedroU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Ressler, Norman W.U.S. ArmyConflict:
Donavan, CorneliusU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Taylor, RichardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Vale, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Jones, DavidU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Davis, FreemanU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wilkins, Leander A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Eckes, John N.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wherry, William MackyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
McCullock, AdamU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Smith, James (Ovid)U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Ditzenback, JohnU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Leonard, William EdmanU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kloth, Charles H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
