Joseph H. Shea

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.

Joseph H. Shea
Born(1847-01-22)January 22, 1847
Baltimore, Maryland
DiedDecember 12, 1937(1937-12-12) (aged 90)
Columbia County, Arkansas
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
Unit92nd New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Chaffin's Farm
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Shea joined the 92nd New York Volunteer Infantry in January 1863.[1] 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.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Gallantry in bringing wounded from the field under heavy fire."[3]

See also
  • List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: Q-S

References
  1. 92nd New York Infantry Regimental roster
  2. 96th New York Infantry Regimental roster
  3. Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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