30 Days of Yanks Day 11: Veterans Day Alonzo Hersford - TopicsExpress



          

30 Days of Yanks Day 11: Veterans Day Alonzo Hersford Cushing (recently awarded) Rank: Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Union Army Unit: Battery A, 4th U.S. Army Major Battle(s): Battle of Chancellorsville & Battle of Gettysburg Medal of Honor citation: His gallant stand and fearless leadership inflicted severe casualties upon Confederate forces and opened wide gaps in their lines, directly impacting the Union force’s ability to repel Pickett’s charge. July 3rd, 1863 awarded November 6th, 2014 Buried: West Point Cemetery Pictured: The angle/ Cyclorama Oil Painting of Picketts Charge. A special thanks to all the valiant Men and Women who have served and sacrificed for our freedom that we have today.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 02:17:45 +0000

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