Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Emisire Shahan
Details
- Also Known As: Shahan, Amaziah
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
1st West Virginia Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 6, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag of 76th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 3, 1865
- Born: August 14, 1843, Preston County, WV, United States
- Died: November 17, 1919
- Buried: Masonic Cemetery (MH), Elma, WA, United States