John S. Shellenberger-Granville, OH
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Deep Run, VA on August 16, 1864. He is buried in Welsh Hills Cemetery, Granville, OH in Section A, Lot 5.
Waymark Code: WM10FKX
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2019
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He was born on August 30, 1839 in Fayette County, PA and died on January 16, 1911 in Granville OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SHELLENBERGER, JOHN S.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry
• Place and date: At Deep Run, Va., 16 August 1864
• Entered service at: Perryopolis, Pa.
• Date of issue: 6 April 1865
Citation: Capture of flag.
Armed Service: Army
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