Alonzo Cushing's Sacrifice at Gettysburg Saved the Line

Alonzo Cushing's Sacrifice at Gettysburg Saved the Line

Sep 23 , 2025

Infidel Co.

Alonzo Cushing’s hands trembled, bleeding through the grip on the wheel of his battery’s caisson. Shells screamed overhead. Bullets tore the air and flesh alike. The relentless hail of fire crushed...

Alonzo Cushing , Civil War Hero , Gettysburg Battle

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Sgt. William H. Carney, Flag Hero of Fort Wagner, 54th Massachusetts

Sgt. William H. Carney, Flag Hero of Fort Wagner, 54th Massachusetts

Sep 10 , 2025

Infidel Co.

The flag burned bright, pulsing with life like the hearts of men who would not let it fall. Sgt. William H. Carney clutched the colors of the 54th Massachusetts with one arm, blood seeping through ...

Civil War hero , Medal of Honor , William H. Carney

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