Alexander Shaler

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Colonel Alexander Shaler, United States Army, 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.