John Shanes
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.
John Shanes | |
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John Shanes wearing his Medal of Honor, c. 1900 | |
| Born | July 23, 1844 Monongalia County, West Virginia |
| Died | January 26, 1904 (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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