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Cushing, Lt. Alonzo H. (1841-1863) | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Medal of Honor Recipient

Cushing, Lt. Alonzo H.

(1841-1863) | Wisconsin Historical Society

b. Delafield, Wisconsin, January 19, 1841
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    • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863

    Alonzo Cushing was commander of Battery A of the 4th U.S. Artillery. He is best remembered for his actions on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg, in which he helped turned the tide during Pickett's Charge.

    Nearly 150 years later, he was recommended to receive the Medal of Honor.

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    Lieutenant
    Alonzo Hereford Cushing

    View the original source document: WHI 34188

    Early Life

    Cushing was born January 19, 1841, in Delafield, Wisconsin, but was raised in Fredonia, New York, until he entered West Point.

    He graduated on June 24, 1861; just a few weeks after the Civil War began. On that same day, he was appointed 1st lieutenant of Battery A, 4th U.S. Artillery.

    Military Career

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