Alfred L. Pearson
Alfred Lawrence Pearson (December 28, 1838 – January 6, 1903) was a lawyer and Union Army general in the American Civil War. He was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Lewis's Farm.
Alfred L. Pearson | |
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| Born | December 28, 1838 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | January 6, 1903 (aged 64) Sewickley, Pennsylvania, US |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army Pennsylvania National Guard |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 (Army) 1870–1878 (National Guard) |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Major General (USA) Major General (Pennsylvania National Guard) |
| Unit | 155th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of Lewis's Farm |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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