William Rufus Shafter photograph

William Rufus Shafter

Use attributes for filter !
Gender Male
Death118 years ago
Date of birth October 16,1835
Zodiac sign Libra
Born Galesburg
Michigan
United States
Date of died November 12,1906
DiedBakersfield
California
United States
SpouseHarriet Grimes
Battles and wars American Civil War
Battle of Ball's Bluff
ParentsEliza Shafter
Hugh Morris Shafter
Awards Spanish Campaign Medal
Indian Campaign Medal
Civil War Campaign Medal
Army Medal of Honor
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID755687
Send edit request

William Rufus Shafter Life story


William Rufus Shafter was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War who received America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks. Shafter also played a prominent part as a major general in the Spanish–American War.

William Rufus Shafter Photos

Related Persons

Next Profile ❯