Joseph H. Shea
Joseph H. Shea | |
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Born | Baltimore, Maryland | January 22, 1847
Died | December 12, 1937 Columbia County, Arkansas | (aged 90)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 92nd New York Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | Battle of Chaffin's Farm |
Awards | ![]() |
Joseph Henry Shea (January 22, 1847 – December 12, 1937) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
Biography[]
Shea joined the 92nd New York Volunteer Infantry in January 1863.[1] He received the Medal of Honor in March of 1866 for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm on September 29, 1864. He was transferred to the 96th New York Volunteer Infantry in December 1864, and was mustered out in January 1866.[2]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Citation:
Gallantry in bringing wounded from the field under heavy fire."[3]
See also[]
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: Q-S
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Categories:
- 1847 births
- 1937 deaths
- Union Army soldiers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- People from Baltimore
- Military personnel from New York (state)
- Military personnel from Maryland