Alfred L .Pearson-Pittsburgh, PA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Lewis’ Farm, VA on March 29, 1865. He is buried in Alleghany Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA in Section 2, Lot 70.
Waymark Code: WM104H7
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2019
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He was born on December 28, 1838 in Pittsburgh, PA and died on January 6, 1903 in Swickley, PA. He attained the rank of Brevet Major General in the Union Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: PEARSON, ALFRED L.
• Rank and organization: Colonel, 155th Pennsylvania Infantry
• Place and date: At Lewis' Farm, Va., 29 March 1865
• Entered service at: Pittsburgh, Pa.
• Date of issue: 17 September 1897
Citation: Seeing a brigade forced back by the enemy, he seized his regimental color, called on his men to follow him, and advanced upon the enemy under a severe fire. The whole brigade took up the advance, the lost ground was regained, and the enemy was repulsed.
Armed Service: Army
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