Charles Shambaugh

Charles Shambaugh (August 25, 1839 – October 13, 1913) was born in Prussia and was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War who received America's highest military decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Charles City Crossroads.

His biography as listed in the Prospect Hill Cemetery database is as follows: Born in Prussia on August 25, 1839, Charles Shambaugh immigrated to the United States in 1847, when he was about 8 years old.

Four years later, on July 17, 1866, he was awarded a Medal of Honor for his meritorious actions at Charles City Crossroads, Virginia, June 30, 1862.

"[citation needed] It appears that Shambaugh returned to Pennsylvania after his discharge, for it is known that a daughter, Jennie, was born to him there in 1873.

He was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Washington, D.C.[1] Rank and Organization: Citation: 11th Pennsylvania Reserves Muster Roll