Warren J. Shepherd
Encyclopedia
Warren Julius Shepherd was a corporal
serving in the United States Army
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
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 were he received the Medal of Honor
for his actions.
He died December 27, 1929 and is buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, California
His grave can be found in resthaven plot, lot 21, center grave C.
Citation:
Corporal
Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4....
serving in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Shepard was born September 28, 1871 in Cherry Tree, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
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and entered the army from Westover, Pennsylvania
Westover, Pennsylvania
Westover is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 458 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Westover is located at ....
. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry as a corporal were he received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for his actions.
He died December 27, 1929 and is buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, California
Inglewood, California
Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, southwest of downtown Los Angeles. It was incorporated on February 14, 1908. Its population stood at 109,673 as of the 2010 Census...
His grave can be found in resthaven plot, lot 21, center grave C.
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.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War