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Warren Julius Shepherd

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Warren Julius Shepherd

Birth
Cherry Tree, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
22 Apr 1942 (aged 70)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Add to Map
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Resthaven Plot, Lot 21, Center Grave C
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Spanish American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry. At the Battle El Caney, Cuba, July 1 1898, Corporal Shepherd's company was held down by heavy enemy fire. With complete disregard for his own life, he went out to the front lines and rescued fellow wounded comrades. For gallantry in action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on August 21, 1899.
Spanish American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry. At the Battle El Caney, Cuba, July 1 1898, Corporal Shepherd's company was held down by heavy enemy fire. With complete disregard for his own life, he went out to the front lines and rescued fellow wounded comrades. For gallantry in action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on August 21, 1899.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7867314/warren_julius-shepherd: accessed ), memorial page for Warren Julius Shepherd (28 Sep 1871–22 Apr 1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7867314, citing Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.