Warren J. Shepherd-Inglewood, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 33° 55.314 W 118° 20.214
11S E 376423 N 3754301
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at El Caney, Cuba on July 1, 1898. He is buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, CA in the Resthaven Section, Lot 21.
Waymark Code: WMY3CP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2018
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He was born on September 28, 1871 in Cherry Tree, PA and died on April 22, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SHEPHERD, WARREN J.
• 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.
• 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.
Armed Service: Army
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