Daniel J. Shea
Daniel John Shea | |
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Private First Class Daniel Shea | |
| Born | January 29, 1947 East Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 1969 (aged 22) Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam |
| Place of burial | St. John Cemetery, Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1967–1969 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | Headquarters Company and Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Daniel John Shea (January 29, 1947 – May 14, 1969) was a soldier in the US Army who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions and sacrifice of life during the Vietnam War for actions occurring in the Quang Tri Province on May 14, 1969.
Shea joined the Army from New Haven, Connecticut in 1967.