Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Samuel
W.
Shaffer
July 31, 1870

–

January 22, 1952

Cemetery:

San Francisco National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1898
    D.S.C. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit and the D.S.M. under the provisions of the act of Congress (March 5, 1931)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross, in lieu of a previously issued Certificate of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal, to Sergeant Major Samuel W. Shaffer, United States Army, for distinguished service in action while serving as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment, in the battle of El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898.