About John Shanes
Lived 1844 – 1904 (aged 59). John Shanes was an American military personnel.
John Shanes (July 23, 1844 – January 26, 1904) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Rutherford's Farm near Winchester, Virginia on July 20, 1864.
Medal of Honor citation "The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John Shanes, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 20 July 1864, while serving with Company K, 14th West Virginia Infantry, in action at Carter's Farm, Virginia. Private Shanes charged upon a Confederate field piece in advance of his comrades and by his individual exertions silenced the piece."
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Who was John Shanes?
Recipient of the Medal of Honor
When was John Shanes born?
John Shanes was born on 23 July 1844 in Monongalia County.
When did John Shanes die?
John Shanes died on 26 January 1904 in Brave.
What was John Shanes's occupation?
John Shanes was a military personnel.
What nationality was John Shanes?
John Shanes was American.
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