7th & 65th New York Infantry - Medal of Honor

Item CDV-7652

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7th New York Infantry
65th New York Infantry
Alexander Shaler
Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier General & Major General
Backmark: Anthony
Medal of Honor: For extraordinary heroism on 3 May 1863, while serving with 65th New York Infantry, in action at Marye's Heights, Fredericksburg, Virginia. 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, Colonel Shaler pushed forward with a supporting column, pierced the enemy's works, and turned their flank.
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