Warren J. Shepherd

Warren J. Shepherd
Born (1871-09-28)September 28, 1871
Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania
Died December 27, 1929(1929-12-27) (aged 58)
Place of burial Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, California
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Corporal
Unit Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry
Battles/wars Spanish–American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Warren Julius Shepherd (September 28, 1871- December 27, 1929) was a corporal serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Shepard was born September 28, 1871 in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania and entered the army from Westover, Pennsylvania. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry as a corporal where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.[1]

He died December 27, 1929 and is buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, California[2] His grave can be found in resthaven plot, lot 21, center grave C.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Westover, Pa. Birth: Cherry Tree, Pa. Date of issue: 21 August 1899.

Citation:

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines under heavy fire from the enemy.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "War with Spain; Shepard, Warren J.". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
  2. 1 2 "Warren J. Shepherd". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. September 14, 2003. Retrieved July 27, 2010.


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