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U.S. Army

Alexander Shaler

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Major General

Year of Action1863

Unit/Command65th New York Infantry

BirthplaceHaddam, 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.

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

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