William Shepherd (Medal of Honor)
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Bornc. 1837
Died19 March 1899
Dillsboro, Indiana
Dillsboro, Indiana
Buried
Conaway Family Cemetery, Dillsboro, Indiana
AllegianceUnited States (Union)
Sergeant William Shepherd | |
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| Born | c. 1837 |
| Died | 19 March 1899 Dillsboro, Indiana |
| Buried | Conaway Family Cemetery, Dillsboro, Indiana |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Service | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company A, 3rd Indiana Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Sailor's Creek |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Shepherd (c. 1837 - 19 March 1899) was a sergeant in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. He was awarded the medal on 3 May 1865 for actions performed at the Battle of Sailor's Creek on 6 April 1865.[1][2][3]
