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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.
Medal of Honor Recipient John Shilling
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