United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Irwin Shepard
1843 – 1916
Irwin Shepard served the U.S. Army. Irwin was 72 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
20 November 1863 · At Knoxville, Tenn. 20 November 1863. · Corporal, Company E, 17th Michigan Infantry.
Having voluntarily accompanied a small party to destroy buildings within the enemy's lines, whence sharpshooters had been firing, disregarded an order to retire, remained and completed the firing of the buildings, thus insuring their total destruction; this at the imminent risk of his life from the fire of the advancing enemy.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Having voluntarily accompanied a small party to destroy buildings within the enemy's lines, whence sharpshooters had been firing, disregarded an order to retire, remained and completed the firing of the buildings, thus insuring their total destruction; this at the imminent risk of his life from the fire of the advancing enemy.
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