William Shadrack Shallenberger

1839–1914 (age 75)

Biography

William Shadrack Shallenberger entered life in 1839 and was shaped by the social and political currents of his youth. His lifetime spanned eras of challenge and innovation, and he pursued each with a sense of responsibility to the greater good.

Shallenberger’s contributions to his country’s efforts during its most trying hours garnered him a revered place at Arlington National Cemetery, where his memory endures as one of quiet dignity and unassuming strength.

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Robert F. Kennedy
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Arlington National Cemetery
United States Senator and Attorney General, assassinated during his presidential campaign in 1968.
Arthur Henry Dutton
1838–1864 (age 26)
Arlington National Cemetery
Arthur Henry Dutton was a Union officer killed in action during the Civil War at age 26.
John Aaron Rawlins
1831–1869 (age 38)
Arlington National Cemetery
John Aaron Rawlins was a Union general and chief of staff to General Ulysses S. Grant.
Philip Kearny
1815–1862 (age 47)
Arlington National Cemetery
Philip Kearny was a renowned Union general known for his aggressive tactics in the Civil War.
Alexander Asboth
1811–1868 (age 57)
Arlington National Cemetery
Alexander Asboth was a Hungarian-born Union general who fought in the American Civil War.
John F. Kennedy
1917–1963 (age 46)
Arlington National Cemetery
The 35th President of the United States, assassinated in Dallas, Texas. His eternal flame marks his grave at Arlington.