Charles Sheppard MOH

b. 27/11/1850 Rocky Hill, Connecticut. d. 17/11/1921 Los Angeles, California.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 21/10/1876 – 08/01/1877 Cedar Creek, Montana.

Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Army at St Louis, Missouri. He served as a Private in Company A, 5th US Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for action during October 21, 1876 and January 8, 1877 at Cedar Creek,etc, Montana. He received his Medal on April 27, 1877.

 

MOH CITATION:

Bravery in action with Sioux.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: ODDFELLOWS CEMETERY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

LOT 13, AVENUE 26, GRAVE 8.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.