Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George J Shopp
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Corporal)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
191st Pennsylvania 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
Capture of flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 27, 1865
- Born: September 8, 1834, Equinunk, Wayne County, PA, United States
- Died: March 24, 1924, Denver, CO, United States
- Buried: Yuma Cemetery (MH) (Lot 47), Yuma, CO, United States