William S. Shacklette

1880 – 1945

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William S. Shacklette served the U.S. Navy. William was 64 years old.

Keepsakes

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Service Record

U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

21 July 1905 · Hospital Steward, U.S. Navy.

For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U.S.S. Bennington at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.

13, 5 January 1906.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy July 21, 1905 · Hospital Steward, U.S. Navy. 13, 5 January 1906.

For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U.S.S. Bennington at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 10

Grave 10688-ES

In Our Keeping

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