b. 1841 Bavaria, Germany. d. 02/01/1910 Los Angeles, California.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 13/08/1868 Black Mountains, Arizona.
Indian Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Germany, his true name was William Schaffer. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company B, 8th US Calvary. Shaffer was awarded the CMOH for action between August 13 and October 31, 1868 in the vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona Territory. He received his Medal on July 24, 1869.
MOH CITATION:
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
BURIAL LOCATION: IOOF CEMETERY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
AVENUE 19, LOT 27.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
