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Presidents What Has Been Shot At
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February 18th 04, 06:23 AM
Steve Hix
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In article ,
(Michael P. Reed) wrote:
Bob McKellar wrote in message
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Compiling the list just for fun.
Starting with WWII era, "shot at" limited to military
situations
Continuing to the WWII era.
Prez. Shot at Major military Action
Pierce No (AFAIK) No
Pierce served during the Mexican War, 1846-47. Enlisted as a private in
the Concord Light Infantry, appointed a colonel and then a brigadier
general of volunteers. At the battle of Churubusco, he was injured
falling off a horse, the next day, he wrenched the injured leg so
sharply that he fainted from the pain and was unable to take an active
part in the fighting. Might could have been shot at, in a nonspecific
fashion.
Harrison Not sure No
Yes. He helped raise the 70th Indiana Infantry and commanded the
regiment as a colonel. He served in Kentucky and took part in Sherman's
march to Atlanta. When the war ended in 1865, he held the brevet rank of
brigadier general.
Steve Hix