Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Robert F Shipley
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
140th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 1, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Five Forks, Virginia, USA
Citation
Captured the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) in hand-to-hand combat.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Penn Yan, Yates County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 10, 1865
- Born: May 8, 1838, Wayne, Schuyler County, NY, United States
- Died: April 29, 1903, Mendota, IL, United States
- Buried: Restland Cemetery (49-8-5) , Mendota, IL, United States
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