Joseph H. Shea
{{Short description|Soldier and veteran of the American Civil War}}
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|name=Joseph H. Shea
|birth_date={{Birth date|1847|1|22}}
|birth_place=Baltimore, Maryland
|death_date={{Death date and age|1937|12|12|1847|1|22}}
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|death_place=Columbia County, Arkansas
|allegiance= United States of America
|branch= United States Army
Union Army
|rank=Private
|unit=92nd New York Volunteer Infantry
|battles=Battle of Chaffin's Farm
|awards=60px Medal of Honor
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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.
Biography
Shea joined the 92nd New York Volunteer Infantry in January 1863.[https://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/rosters/Infantry/92nd_Infantry_CW_Roster.pdf 92nd New York Infantry Regimental roster] He received the Medal of Honor in March 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.[https://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/rosters/Infantry/96th_Infantry_CW_Roster.pdf 96th New York Infantry Regimental roster]
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Gallantry in bringing wounded from the field under heavy fire."[http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/1227/shea-joseph-h.php Congressional Medal of Honor Society]
See also
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References
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External links
- {{Find a Grave|13083433}}
- [https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/2111 Military Times]
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Category:United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
Category:American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor