THE WALL OF FACES

Than that man lay down his life for a friend."

PFC Daniel J. Shea's exploits are chronicled on pages 132-133 of the book, "Death Valley," by Keith William Nolan. PFC Shea was a Medic, and while under heavy enemy fire, worked on four injured soldiers. Injured himself, he started towards a 5th soldier, when he was struck down by enemy fire.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH, Doc...you did good

Dear PFC Daniel Shea, Thank you for your service as a Medical Corpsman and for your Medal of Honor. Thank you for the lives you saved. Today is your 75th birthday, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is another new year. Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

PFC Shea is honored by his hometown with a tribute web page here: https://norwalkctheroes.org/2020/07/23/private-first-class-daniel-john-shea-u-s-army/

A revered hero in the veteran community of his hometown of Norwalk, Connecticut. Thank you for your sacrifice Private Shea. You will always be honored here.

Even though I never knew you, I wrote up the original description from battlefield reports of your courageous act. I shall always be proud of the fact that I helped to get you this award. Sleep well.
Jon Fisher, Spec4, 23rd Admin. Co., Americal Division