Louis C. Shepard
Lewis Capet Shepard (September 2, 1841 – April 27, 1919) was a Union Navy sailor during the American Civil War who received America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Second Battle of Fort Fisher. Due to a Navy clerical error however his citation and history will always record his first name as Louis.
Read more about Louis C. Shepard: Army Service, Navy Service, Medal of Honor Citation, Medal of Honor Legion
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