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Soldier and veteran of the American Civil War
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Baltimore, USA
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Columbia County, USA
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90 years
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Joseph Henry Shea (January 22, 1847 – December 12, 1937) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
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Shea joined the 92nd New York Volunteer Infantry in January 1863. He received the Medal of Honor in March of 1866 for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin'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.
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Gallantry in bringing wounded from the field under heavy fire."
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