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William Shaffer

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William Shaffer

Birth
Germany
Death
2 Jan 1910 (aged 68–69)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot
Avenue 19, Lot 27
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Indian Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Germany, his true name was William Schaffer. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company B, 8th US Calvary. Shaffer was awarded the CMOH for action between August 13 and October 31, 1868 in the vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona Territory. His citation reads "Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians".
Indian Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Germany, his true name was William Schaffer. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company B, 8th US Calvary. Shaffer was awarded the CMOH for action between August 13 and October 31, 1868 in the vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona Territory. His citation reads "Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians".

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Jul 24, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15032139/william-shaffer: accessed ), memorial page for William Shaffer (1841–2 Jan 1910), Find a Grave Memorial ID 15032139, citing Los Angeles Odd Fellows Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.