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Spanish-American War - U.S. Army

Warren Julius Shepherd

Details
  • Rank: Corporal
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company D,
    17th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: El Caney, Cuba
Citation
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines under heavy fire from the enemy.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Westover, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: August 21, 1899
  • Born: September 28, 1871, Cherry Tree, Indiana County, PA, United States
  • Died: April 24, 1942
  • Buried: Inglewood Cemetery (MH) (Resthaven Sec.-C21-2), Inglewood, CA, United States
 

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