GEDkin Inc, a non-profit organization involved in determining genealogy has made an exciting discovery about a local resident and his ties to the Civil War.
Community leader and BWROC Executive Director Patrick Patterson, has uncovered a direct connection to Civil War hero Thomas Henry Sheppard, who is known for his gallant actions during the war. Sheppard is Patterson’s third-great grandfather whose extraordinary story includes carrying an oversized U.S. flag into numerous battles, even after being wounded and captured during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Michigan Legislature aims to honor Sheppard posthumously with a Congressional Medal of Honor. The Sheppard flag is now a cherished artifact at the Dearborn Historical Museum.
Patterson says, “This truly touches my heart as it might anyone. It’s amazing to find out there was a recommendation to Congress for a Medal of Honor in 2017, which was my first year in recovery. It’s a great story.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
