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Alexander Shaler
Colonel
1827 – 1911
Colonel Alexander Shaler served the U.S. Army. Alexander was 84 years old.
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U.S. Army
Colonel
Medal of Honor
3 May 1863 · At Marye's Heights, Va. · Colonel, 65th New York Infantry.
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.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
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.
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