On This Date in Minnesota History: August 14

August 14, 1864- “Sgt. Alonzo H. Pickle, B Company, 1st Battalion Minnesota Infantry, is awarded the [Congressional] Medal of Honor. Risking his life, Sgt. Pickle voluntarily went to the assistance of a wounded officer lying near the enemy line and, under fire, carried him to safety.”
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