Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John Shilling
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company H,
3d Delaware Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 21, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Weldon Railroad, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Felton, Kent County, Delaware
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 6, 1864
- Born: February 15, 1832, England
- Died: July 22, 1884, Wilmington, DE, United States
- Buried: Riverside Cemetery (PMH), Wilmington, DE, United States