John Shapland
John Shapland 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.Biography
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.Citation:
Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge."
