b. 22/01/1847 Baltimore, Maryland. d. 12/12/1937 ?
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 29/09/1864 Chapin’s Farm, Virginia.
Shea joined the 92nd New York Volunteer Infantry in January 1863. He received the Medal of Honor in March 1866 for his actions at the Battle of Chapin’s Farm on September 29, 1864. He was transferred to the 96th New York Volunteer Infantry in December 1864, and was mustered out in January 1866. He received his Medal in March 1866.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantry in bringing wounded from the field under heavy fire.
BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.
CENOTAPH IN MARS HILL CEMETERY, STAMPS, ARKANSAS.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
