John Shilling

First Lieutenant, U.S. Army

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Weldon RailroadVirginia (1864)

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John Shilling was a first lieutenant of the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. He was awarded the medal on 6 September 1864 for actions performed on 21 August 1864 during the Second Battle of Globe Tavern in Virginia.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts