Warren J. Shepherd

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Warren J. Shepherd
Born(1871-09-28)September 28, 1871
Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania
DiedApril 22, 1942(1942-04-22) (aged 70)
Place of burial
Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1895 - 1898
RankCorporal
UnitCompany D, 17th U.S. Infantry
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Warren Julius Shepherd (September 28, 1871 - April 22, 1942) 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 joined the army from St. Louis, Missouri in October 1895. 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 was discharged in November 1898.[2]

Shepherd died on April 22, 1942, and is buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California.[3]

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. ^ a b "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. ^ Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
  3. ^ "Warren J Shepherd". vconline.org.uk. Retrieved July 25, 2021.

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