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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
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
 

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