Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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