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John Shanes
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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.
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![]() John Shanes wearing his Medal of Honor, c. 1900 | |
Born | (1844-07-23)July 23, 1844 Monongalia County, West Virginia |
Died | January 26, 1904(1904-01-26) (aged 59) Brave, Pennsylvania |
Place of burial | Lantz Cemetery, Brave, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 14th West Virginia Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of Rutherford's Farm |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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