John Shapland
English-born soldier and veteran of the American Civil War
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| Intro | English-born soldier and veteran of the American Civil War | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain England | |
| was | Military personnel Soldier | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 1832, Barnstaple, United Kingdom | |
| Death | 5 February 1923 (aged 91 years) |
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John Shapland (March 4, 1832 - February 5, 1923) was an English soldier who fought for the Union Army of the United States during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
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Shapland served in the 104th Illinois Infantry Regiment. He received the Medal of Honor on October 30, 1897 for his actions at Elk River, Tennessee on July 2, 1863.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge."