John Sheerin MOH

b. 1841 Camden County, New Jersey. d. ?

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 08/07/1873 Fort Selden, New Mexico.

He entered the US Army at Baltimore, Maryland on January 15, 1866. He served as a Blacksmith in Company C, 8th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action during July 8-11, 1873 at Fort Selden, New Mexico. He received the Medal on August 12, 1875.

 

MOH CITATION:

Services against hostile Indians.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.