Charles Sheppard AKA Charles Shepherd-Los Angeles, CA
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Cedar Creek and other sites in Montana from October 21, 1876 to January 8, 1877. He served in the military under an alias, Charles Sheppard. His true name was Charles Shepherd. He is buried in Los Angeles Odd Fellows Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA in Avenue 26, Lot 13, Grave 8.
Waymark Code: WMYG52
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2018
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He was born on November 27, 1850 in Rocky Hill, CT and died on November 17, 1921. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SHEPPARD, CHARLES
• Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 5th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Cedar Creek, etc., Mont., 21 October 1876 to 8 January 1877
• Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo.
• Date of issue: 27 April 1877
Citation: Bravery in action with Sioux.
Armed Service: Army
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