Warren J. Shepherd


Warren Julius Shepherd was a corporal serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Shepard was born September 28, 1871 in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania and joined the army from St. Louis, Missouri in October 1895. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry as a corporal where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions. He was discharged in November 1898.
Shepherd died on April 22, 1942 and is buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, California His grave can be found in resthaven plot, lot 21, center grave C.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, Company D, 17th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Westover, Pa. Birth: Cherry Tree, Pa. Date of issue: 21 August 1899.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines under heavy fire from the enemy.