The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Levi Shoemaker, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 12 November 1864, while serving with Company A, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, in action at Nineveh, Virginia, for capture of flag of 22d Virginia Cavalry (Confederate States of America).
Sponsored by:
Levi
Shoemaker
June 25, 1840
–
April 3, 1917
Cemetery:
East Oak Grove Cemetery
Awards Received
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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantDivision:
1st West Virginia CavalryAction Date:
November 12, 1864
Date of Issue: November 26, 1864