John Shanes
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 |
| Branch | 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 |
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.