title: John Shapland
text: # John Shapland
  
  John Shapland (March 4, 1832 – February 5, 1923) was an English soldier who fought for the Union Army of the United States during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Shapland served in the 104th Illinois Infantry Regiment. He received the Medal of Honor on October 30, 1897 for his actions at Elk River, Tennessee on July 2, 1863.
  
  ## Medal of Honor citation
  
  Citation:
  
     Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge."
  