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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Charles Sheppard

Details
  • Also Known As: Shepherd, Charles
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company A,
    5th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: October 21, 1876
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Cedar Creek, etc., Montana, USA
Citation
Bravery in action with Sioux.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 27, 1877
  • Born: November 27, 1850, Rocky Hill, Hartford County, CT, United States
  • Died: November 17, 1921, Los Angeles, CA, United States
  • Buried: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA, United States
 

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